Our Day of STEM program pairs a primary or secondary school with a local business to bring a STEM professional into the classroom, exposing students to various STEM careers. An individual or a team of employee volunteers is identified, prepped with content to be shared, and sent on a local school visit on a predetermined date. In addition to serving as STEM role models, volunteers engage students in discussion and various STEM activities. Please work with us to customize a Day of STEM event to meet your needs.
Consider signing up to bring STEM professionals into your classroom or volunteering your time by completing the appropriate form below.
FOR EDUCATORS
We have two unique partnerships with organizations that bring a STEM experience to your school, including hands-on STEM activities.
1) SEWRPC Activities: Grades 2-8
The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) is proud to partner with the M7 region, representing Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha counties, to bring two interactive learning experiences that highlight the role of planning and innovation in our communities. These activities give students the chance to explore real-world concepts while strengthening their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Both activities can be set up directly in your classroom and scheduled for back-to-back groups. Sessions are ideal at 45–50 minutes, but can be adjusted to fit anywhere between 25–60 minutes.
Grades 2–6: City Planning Model
Students take on the role of city planners, collaborating in small groups to design and build their own cities.Grades 4–8: Floodplain Model
Students explore how land use affects water flow by experimenting with a floodplain model and seeing firsthand the impact of planning decisions.
2) MATC Mobile STEM Lab: Grades 4-8
Bring the field trip experience right to your school! Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Mobile STEM Lab will roll up to your campus in the greater Milwaukee area to deliver a hands-on automation demonstration for your students. You will need is a 15' x 25' off-street space—like a parking lot, playground or side lot—for the lab to park. Groups of 10–12 students can take part in an interactive, 10–25-minute learning adventure.
Learn more about the impact of these partnerships in 2024/25:
Interested in Participating as an Educator or Employer or Individual Volunteer?
Please complete one of the two forms below. For more information on getting your company or school involved, contact STEM Forward at 414-810-7836.
