STEM Cubs

STEM Cubs is a free S.T.E.M. education program hosted by the Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development, College of Education & Human Development and College of Engineering at the University of Missouri.

Emphasizing the importance of exposing all students to exploratory and experiential learning, STEM Cubs seeks to engage elementary students, particularly those historically underrepresented in STEM education and career fields, to hands-on STEM activities.

Register Today for Summer 2023 STEM Cubs

For instructor/volunteer information, click here.

 

Next event: Saturday, June 17, 2023

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STEM Cubs: K-5

The next STEM Cubs: K-5 half-day camps will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, in the College of Education and Human Development (Townsend Hall). Students may participate in one session only.
  • Morning session: 9am – 12pm (check-in/drop-off begins at 8:30am)
  • Afternoon session: 1pm – 4pm (check-in/drop-off begins at 12:30pm)

Acceptances will be sent out beginning Monday, June 5, 2023.

 

STEM Cubs: Middle Connections

The next STEM Cubs: Middle Connections camp will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, in the College of Engineering (Lafferre Hall). Middle school students may participate in one session only. Topics of sessions will be posted in February.
  • Morning session: 9am – 12pm (check-in/drop-off begins at 8:30am)
  • Afternoon session: 1pm – 4pm (check-in/drop-off begins at 12:30pm)

Acceptances will be sent out beginning Monday, June 5, 2023.

 

Once registered for the event, check your e-mail for the official acceptance and important information regarding the program! Add umaldstemcubs@umsystem.edu to your safe senders.

 


STEM Cubs Planning Team

Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development

  • Jennifer Brown, Director of Academic Access and Outreach Initiatives, K-16
  • John Himmelberg, Graduate Coordinator for STEM Cubs

College of Education & Human Development

  • Theresa Solis Metz, Director of Recruitment, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Ana Galicia, Assistant Director – Office of Clinical Experiences & Partnerships
  • Meredith Schmitz, Diversity & Outreach Coordinator

College of Engineering

  • Kate Reuter, Events Specialist
  • Cassandra Siela, Director of Recruitment and Retention

 


If you have any questions about STEM Cubs activities, please email umaldstemcubs@umsystem.edu.