[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]For the second year in a row, Boeing has generously provided AUSL network schools with a grant to inspire STEM participation and support the AUSL annual STEAM fair finals, an event that provides grades 4-12 across all 31 AUSL schools the opportunity to engage with science, engineering, technology, art (design) and math (STEAM) in creative competition.
Our STEM programming includes:[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”STEM Buddies” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]AUSL Schools of Excellence partner elementary students with middle school students for STEM Buddy events. These pairs team up for in-class engineering or science challenges that encourage teamwork, mentorship and STEM skills. STEM Buddies is held at least twice a year in both the fall and spring.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7074″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7073″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”7075″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”7086″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”STEM Family Night” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Boeing’s generous grant also helps us to host a STEM family night at 12 participating network schools at least twice a year.These sessions allow families to test the success of a take-home activity that they did with their student in advance of the evening, then work together to complete a new, fun and educational STEM challenge over a complimentary dinner. Families also have a chance to win additional STEM-related activities and kits to continue their learning after Family Night.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7076″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”STEAM Fairs” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Each school hosts their own STEAM fair competition. The winners are invited to the network-wide AUSL STEAM Fair finals where representatives from Boeing and other leading STEM organizations judge the projects and interact with students. Winners take home various large-scale technology-based awards, like robotics kits, secured through Boeing’s support.
Together with AUSL, Boeing and these volunteers help to foster a sense of friendly competition, inspiration, and innovation through these STEAM fair events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][stm_icon_box title_color=”custom” descr_color=”custom” sub_title_color=”custom” sub_title=”AUSL Science Coach Kathy Bailey first started STEM Buddies, Family Nights and the at-home challenges at the Tarkington School of Excellence. These programs serve as a model throughout AUSL network schools. ” css=”.vc_custom_1542733404818{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #1e7fc3 !important;}” title_color_custom=”#ffffff” descr_color_custom=”#ffffff” sub_title_color_custom=”#ffffff” title=”AUSL STEM Learning Innovation”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Learn More” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Spotlighting AUSL’s Science Programming Part 1: Growing our Science Leaders
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