The S.T.A.R Program
STEM Through Achievement and Recognition
About Us
Founded by Ashley Scott and Jessica McCollough, the S.T.A.R Program was established in 2014 to promote STEM achievement among Baltimore City students at Calvin Rodwell Elementary School.
Throughout the program, fifth grade students are visited bi-monthly by volunteers and taught about different STEM subjects, e.g. physics. Each visit includes a mini-lesson on the subject and an interactive activity. At the end of the school year, students are placed into groups by STEM interest and are expected to present at the End of the Year Project Symposium at UMBC.
Topics that are covered include Chemistry, Math, Engineering, Biology, Physics, and Computer Science.
Why STEM?
Five Benefits of STEM Education
The job growth rate for STEM related jobs is nearly double that of non-STEM careers.
The US Department of Commerce reports workers in the STEM disciplines earn an average of 26% more than their counterparts.
The United States is ranked 28th worldwide in math literacy 26th worldwide in science literacy.
Early exposure to STEM leads to greater success.
STEM principles can be applied to any career.
STEM would enrich our students’ education and provide them with a wide range of skills that they need to be 21st century learners.