STEM.org

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STEM.org is an American multinational education company[1] based in Southfield, Michigan.[2] The organization was founded in 2001 by Andrew B. Raupp[1] under the name "Initiative Science," despite conducting outreach programs in all STEM fields.[3] By 2014, STEM.org had been recognized by the United States Senate for having worked with over 100,000 students, through partnerships with schools involving collaborative educational activities.[1] The organization has accredited schools through professional development training events,[4] which involved school educators learning various teaching methods.[5]

Awards

2014 - Southfield Chamber of Commerce, "Southfield Company to Watch"[6]
2014 - Small Business Administration, "Emerging Leader"[7]
2013 - Michigan Career Educator & Employer Alliance, "Employer of the Year"[8]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Nixa's JTSD receives STEM accreditation", Christian County Headliner News, Ozark, MO, 28 January 2015. Retrieved on 25 March 2015.
  2. Zemke, Jon. "STEM Aims to Reinvent Education", Southeast Michigan Startup, Detroit, MI, 15 August 2014. Retrieved on 22 April 2015.
  3. Sands, David. "Detroit Public Schools Students Show STEM Skills At White House Science Fair", The Huffington Post, Detroit, 8 February 2012. Retrieved on 25 March 2015.
  4. Hetrick, Katie. "McCollough-Unis first public school to be STEM certified", Press & Guide, Dearborn, MI, 27 March 2014. Retrieved on 25 March 2015.
  5. Greene, Julie. "Active Learning Style Helps School in Nixa Become Missouri’s First STEM Accredited Public School", KSMU, Springfield, MO, 12 February 2015. Retrieved on 25 March 2015.
  6. "Annual Awards", Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Southfield, MI. Retrieved on 30 March 2015.
  7. Gase, Catherine. "SBA Honors Detroit Emerging Leaders Graduates", Small Business Administration, Washington DC, 5 November 2014. Retrieved on 30 March 2015.
  8. "Employer of the Year Award", Michigan Career Educator & Employer Alliance, Lansing, MI. Retrieved on 30 March 2015.

External Links

Official Website