St. Louis is embarking on creating an ecosystem of collaborative partners dedicated to making science, technology, engineering and math – or STEM – an everyday part of learning from birth through college and career.
To do so, a group of people and organizations committed to building equitable access to high-quality STEM learning for all students in the St. Louis Metro region have launched STEMSTL. Guiding principles of STEMSTL include: a youth-centered focus, a commitment to transparency, information sharing, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
This group is seeking two individuals to lead efforts to create and sustain it. The new positions will work within BioSTL, St. Louis’ bioscience industry builder. BioSTL will bring on a “Champion” to convene stakeholders, build networks and influence positive outcomes within STEMSTL, as well as a “Catalyst” to manage day-to-day operations.
BioSTL secured membership in, and technical support from, the STEM Learning Systems Initiative. This national effort aims to make a significant impact on STEM education and workforce development. It provides a structured, two-year community alignment process to create systemic change that will mean more students, particularly underserved and underrepresented students, develop STEM knowledge and skills.
Interested individuals and firms can learn more about the “Champion” and “Catalyst” job opportunities online at stemstl.org/careers.
BioSTL also plans to open a dialogue with those who wish to participate and help shape a comprehensive, equitable STEM culture in St. Louis. Sign up at http://stemstl.org/participate/.
