Mid-Columbia STEM Network
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network connects partners across sectors to create funding, possibility, and projects in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.
Mid-Columbia STEM Network
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network connects partners across sectors to create funding, possibility, and projects in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.
Overview
The Mid-Columbia STEM Networks works to:
- Build a bridge to connect STEM resources to students, teachers and our community
- Expand career connected learning experiences
- Advance the Mid-Columbia as national leader in STEM literacy
Program + Impact
A $100,000 investment of local dollars in Foundation operations leveraged more than $5.2 million in public and private dollars from across the state.
- These investments included more than $200K in grants directed through Washington STEM for computer science, early math, and initiatives to increase volunteerism and share best practices.
- $2 million in Washington State Opportunity Scholarships to Mid-Columbia students.
- $3 million in STEM capital grant funds for Finley’s River View High School.
This year, Mid-Columbia STEM Network launched the STEM Like Me! Innovation grant program for teachers, and expanded the STEM Like Me! middle school program to include a partnership with Skagit STEM Network. The grants empower teachers to bring STEM professionals into their classrooms and build a play-book of best practices; and the partnership with Skagit will ultimately support the participation of all 7th grade students in STEM Like Me!
