Corporations Fund Equity Grant for STEAM Teachers to Pilot Emerging Tech Programs
In partnership with Verizon, MES Lighting, and TotalTek we are pleased to announce NextWave STEM’s “Equity in Education” Grant for STEM pilot programs for classroom teachers.
“We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to explore STEM and emerging technologies. And our hope is that opportunities like these will ignite a passion for life-long learning.”
- Udit Agarwal, Program Director
Pilot programs allow schools and community partners to integrate STEM programming at a fraction of the price in topics such as:
- Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- Drones and Coding
- 3D Printing and Modeling
- Cybersecurity
- Entrepreneurship
- Solar and Renewable Energy
- Hydroponics
With the majority of the program being subsidized by the grant, program partners receive an award-winning curriculum, teacher training, and a sampling of equipment for only a $2,500 commitment. Additional equipment and curriculum are available for purchase for a school-wide or district-wide implementation.
Curious about integrating STEM into your in-school or after-school programs?
Email us to learn more or apply for the 2024 “Equity in Education” grant using the form on this page.
To be considered for this STEM grant, please fill out this form:
Additional questions may be sent via email, if applicable.
Why NextWave STEM?
Our all-in-one solution offers an easy, turn-key solution to integrating STEM into the daily classroom. Curriculum is aligned to standards that include the NGSS Grade Band Engineering Technology Standards, Common Core Math and ELA as they relate to the NGSS ETS standards, and ISTE, CSTA and 21st Century Skills standards related to emerging technologies and STEM. And our professional development sessions train teachers on our STEM curriculum, emerging technology equipment, and instructional strategies.
Integrating STEM at a District Level
We are here to ensure that every child—especially the most marginalized—stays on track. We’ve helped schools and community partners solve immediate challenges such as offering curriculum that can be offered remotely, and long-term future plans for integrating STEM curriculum and professional development in order to help their own teachers and instructors advance their careers. It’s a win-win for both students and teachers.