April 1, 2025: During this one-day student-led advocacy event promoting STEM education, students in EAST Initiative programs from all regions of the state will exhibit in the Arkansas State Capitol rotunda, meet with legislators, and hold a press conference.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $10,000.
The Arkansas STEM Ecosystem includes businesses, educational institutions, government entities, community organizations, and individuals that are working together to promote STEM education and activities throughout Arkansas. We share information, learn from each other, and collaborate on projects to fill gaps in the state’s network of STEM resources.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $10,000.
Each year, The Arkansas STEM Coalition hosts STEM Think Tanks throughout the state with the theme of connecting schools, businesses, and communities. Each Think Tank feature presentations and panel discussions designed to connect participants and to further the larger purpose of preparing a well-equipped STEM workforce for high-demand, high-wage jobs across Arkansas.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $5,000.
Partnering with experienced educators, The Arkansas STEM Coalition provides opportunities for K-12 teachers to receive FREE professional development. Teachers have fun expanding their skills as educators and learning new techniques for engaging students in basic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classes as well as related subjects such as agriculture and computer science.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $2,500.
STEM Venture Academies brings cohorts of up to 25 9th and 10th grade students to visit five local businesses to participate in half-day sessions introducing them to mid-level STEM careers through direct, on-site learning. Each workplace partner has students learn from employees, tour their facility, and participate in a hands-on challenge.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $5,000.
The Arkansas STEM Coalition’s newsletter, STEM Stories, is produced approximately 20 times per year and is emailed to 2,000+ subscribers. Coverage includes STEM competitions, major job openings, funding opportunities, awards, career fairs, educator resources, professional development opportunities, workforce development opportunities, meeting notices, and more. Sponsor Spotlights are included in each issue.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $10,000.
The current STEM Resource map on The Arkansas STEM Coalition’s website is being updated and expanded. The result will be a dynamic, multi-layered GIS map with a searchable and filterable database of STEM resources to serve a diverse user base looking for programs, camps, job fairs, certificate and upskilling programs, funding opportunities, student competitions, higher education offerings, and more. The map will be able to be embedded in any website, allowing partners to include this valuable resource on their own websites.
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Every school year, The Arkansas STEM Coalition partners with the Arkansas Committed to Education Foundation to encourage Arkansas drivers to purchase an education-themed specialty license plate. Proceeds fund annual Excellence in STEM Education grants given to schools to purchase STEM equipment.
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In partnership with the EAST Initiative, Arkansas Technology Student Association, and the Arkansas Department of Education, we are in the process of creating the Arkansas STEM Speakers Bureau. The bureau will be an online, searchable directory of STEM professionals available to speak on a volunteer basis throughout the entire state.
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Join The Arkansas STEM Coalition to bring together educators, employers, and the community to promote and provide STEM education throughout the state. We work to make sure that kids get job-ready education and employers can hire Arkansans who are knowledgeable, trained, and qualified in STEM areas.
Annual Giving opportunities range from $500 to $25,000.