STEM.org

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

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