The Children's Museum

The children's Museum will expand an existing STEM program by increasing the number of schools and children who participate. The museum will accomplish this by: updating and expanding the for-loan classroom science kit; offering additional enriched STEM-related equipment, off-site instruction, and expertise to area schools, community centers, and teachers to enhance their current curriculum; creating a permanent in-house makerspace exhibit which promotes STEM learning; and conducting a pilot study and needs assessment for a mobile STEM lab to bring STEM programs and activities directly to schools. Project outcomes include an increased reach of the programs to - children in grades K-12 and increased awareness and enthusiasm for STEM subjects.