STEM Scouts is an after-school program focused on fun and exciting ways for girls and boys to learn more about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The CBI will be the Chartered Organization for the very first group of 3rd-5th grade STEM Scouts in Cumberland County. Additional age STEM Scout groups will be added as the program grows.
Hands-on experiments show youth how to apply STEM in everyday life, to develop leadership and communication skills and perhaps, to turn those experiences into future careers. Fast-paced, fun and thought-provoking weekly meetings cover several disciplines in four and six week modules.
STEM Scouts is designed to lay the foundation that will help youth grow their interests in mathematics, technology, engineering and science. By increasing STEM learning opportunities for young people, STEM Scouts will help youth get excited about the concepts they are experiencing, allowing them to see the possibilities for future careers.
STEM jobs in the US will top 15 million in 2018. At current graduation rates, the shortage of people with STEM skills will be 3 million by 2018. People who work in STEM occupations earn an average of 26 percent more than people in non-STEM jobs.
If you know a 3rd-5th grade student interested in STEM Scouts, mark your calendars for the STEM Scout kickoff/signup event at the CBI on September 1st at 6:00pm. There will be an experiment ready to conduct as well sign-up opportunities for STEM Scouts and adult volunteers.
Call the CBI at 931-456-4910 to learn more about the STEM Scout kickoff/signup event for Scouts as well as volunteers. The STEM Scout group is limited to fifteen 3rd – 5th grade students.
