Category: STEM
Four of the top ten fastest growing careers in Utah are computer-based STEM jobs. United Way of Salt Lake works with a variety of partners to incorporate stem education in our community schools.
STEM Endorsement Program Helps Teachers Shape Future Leaders
“My girls are learning to become powerful engineers and scientists. It is the new norm and my girls don’t think anything different or that they can’t do it. “ – […]
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United Way Volunteers Virtually Connect with Salt Lake Students
In March, the COVID-19 pandemic forced thousands of students, teachers, and school support staff to suddenly vacate school buildings without a specific return date. Almost overnight, teachers, students, and parents […]
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Kids “Geek Out” Over Geek Squad Academy Summer Camp
Hands shot up immediately during the BB8-programming class at the Geek Squad Academy summer camp taking place at Kearns High School. Nearly every student in the class wanted to volunteer […]
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Elementary STEM Endorsement helps teachers prep students for the future
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager at United Way of Salt Lake At the start of school every year, Grace Morrell gives her fifth and sixth graders a survey to fill […]
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New summer program gives South Kearns students chance to explore STEM
By Kelly Schmidt, content manager at United Way of Salt Lake Linda sat alone at a desk in the front row of a South Kearns Elementary classroom, her rounded rectangular […]
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