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Inspiring youth through the power of S.T.E.M.

Saginaw S.T.E.M., a 501c3 organization, is committed to exposing, inspiring, and engaging members of the community, fostering interest and involvement in the world of STEM.

We design and deliver learning opportunities, activities, programs, and events to all STEM stakeholders, with an emphasis on under-served communities, across the city. Participants will benefit from the necessary training groundwork to stimulate and adopt 21st Century skills of Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking.

Saginaw S.T.E.M. understands that an effective community-based STEM program must be inclusive, yet focused enough to reach the people where they are, on their level, in order to take them to where they need to be to compete productively and to succeed in life.

Our Mission and Vision

Fostering the next generation of inventors

The mission of Saginaw STEM is to inspire and empower youth by fostering their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We aim to introduce K-12 students to STEM concepts through engaging hands-on learning, impactful mentoring, and meaningful community involvement.

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Inspire

We inspire youth to generate new technologies and ideas through Problem, Place, Project (3P) based learning and innovations using hands-on experiences.

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Engage

Our programs are designed to engage directly with students and parents to create a learning environment that develops the critical thinking and soft skills necessary both within and outside the school setting.

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Expose

We expose students to STEM-based programs and a network of professionals where they benefit from the expertise of scientists and engineers as mentors and advisors which ensures opportunities for long-term student success.

Core Goals

What we want to achieve

Our goal is to ignite a passion for STEM in underserved communities and build a community of resourced and empowered individuals who see, understand, and embrace STEM education. We accomplish this through a variety of avenues with a foundational understanding that has a meaningful impact on character and career that will resonate for generations to come!

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Source: https://www.stempipeline.com/stem-in-the-glbr/about/
Help youth develop an interest in STEM and STEM-based learning activities.
Develop the capacities of youth to engage in STEM-based activities for learning, recreation, and personal development.
Inspire youth to value the opportunities and possibilities of STEM-based careers.
Help youth develop the necessary, and transferable 21st Century skills of Communication, Collaboration and Critical Thinking.

Who we are

Our Team

  • Michael D. Balls

    City of Saginaw - Honorable Councilman

  • Judy Brunson

    CUMMINS INC. – VICE PRESIDENT OF QUALITY

  • Dante' D. Davis

    Saginaw S.T.E.M. - Founder & Executive Director - Mechanical Engineer

  • Christopher Foxx

    ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC. – PRESIDENT IOTA CHI LAMBDA CHAPTER

  • Dr. Amy Hlavacek

    Saginaw Valley State University - Associate Professor

  • Alicia Jeffreys

    The Detroit Pistons - Senior Vice President of Marketing

  • Kathy Moreno

    MORLEY INC. – SITE MANAGER

  • Ericka Taylor, Ph.D.

    Saginaw Intermediate School District - Executive Director of Early Childhood

  • Alexis Thomas

    Morley Companies, Inc.. - Senior Human Resources Manager

  • DaVid Woessner

    W Advisors - Managing Partner, Entrepreneur. Investor, Advisor, Physicist, Mechanical Engineer

  • Jacob Lounsbury

    Saginaw Valley State University - STEM Outreach Coordinator

  • Marlana Cork

    Great Lakes Bay Health Centers - Grants and Projects Manager

  • Zikora Okafor

    Tri City Business Services - Principal CPA