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.

STEM Cubs Registration is NOW OPEN.  Sign up here!

For instructor/volunteer information, click here.

 

Next event: Saturday, October 29

 

STEM Cubs: K-5

The next STEM Cubs: K-5 half-day camps will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, in the College of Education and Human Development (Townsend Hall). Students may participate in one session.
  • Morning session: 9am – 12pm (check-in/drop-off begins at 8:30am)
  • Afternoon session: 1pm – 4pm (check-in/drop-off begins at 12:30pm)

 

STEM Cubs: Middle Connections

The next STEM Cubs: Middle Connections camp will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, in the College of Engineering (Lafferre Hall). Middle school students will have the option of participating in one or both sessions. Lunch will be provided for full day participants.
  • Morning session: 9am – 12pm (check-in/drop-off begins at 8:30am)
  • Afternoon session: 1pm – 4pm (check-in/drop-off begins at 12:30pm)
  • Both sessions: 9am – 4pm, with lunch provided

 

Registration for both programs is NOW OPEN! To register your child, click here, and add umaldstemcubs@umsystem.edu to your safe senders. Acceptances will be sent out beginning Monday, October 17, 2022.

STEM Cubs Planning Team

Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development

  • Jennifer Brown, Director of Academic Access and Outreach Initiatives, K-16
  • Glenn Gilyot, 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

  • Cassandra Siela, Director of Recruitment and Retention

 

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