Monday, March 7, Lee Ann Love, a science teacher at Lincoln High School, will receive a $10,380 grant from Washington STEM, a new statewide education non-profit that aims to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the state.
Washington STEM is helping Lincoln Center at Lincoln High School form a science and engineering club that will meet four times a week. The club will create opportunities for students to investigate areas of math, science and/or technology that mesh with their interests. In addition to guest speakers and mentors, members of the club will visit universities, businesses and STEM-related attractions in the area.
“Washington STEM provides an innovative way to create powerful partnerships between and educators,” said Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel, Washington STEM board member and Renton School District superintendent. “These partnerships will ensure that our students receive rigorous and relevant experiences in science, technology, engineering and math—preparing them for success in postsecondary education and careers.”
Washington STEM’s mission is to mobilize education, business and civic leaders to advocate for and implement STEM programs that dramatically improve learning outcomes, create pathways for rewarding family-wage STEM careers and prepare all students to be engaged citizens in a knowledge-rich society.