STEM 101 (501c3) builds career minded curriculum with physical and digital resources to engage and prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.

Joined February 2012
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Students at Cotter Schools took the Build, Program, and Code Electronics kit and ran with it. Instead of the standard cardboard maze, they used CAD to 3D print their own mazes and engineered custom motor mounts and bases to bring them to life. That's exactly what the kit is built to spark: students who don't just follow the steps, but start designing solutions of their own. πŸ™Œ Learn more: stem101.org #STEM101 #ElectronicsEngineering #HandsOnLearning
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Every app you rely on started with a team figuring out how to make it work. At STEM 101, ours is building FYND, the platform that connects students, families, and industry through smarter paths to career discovery. Right now they're shaping the dashboard, refining the experience, and building the tools that help students turn potential into opportunity. Here's a first look at what's in the works πŸ‘‡ Learn more: fynd.org #STEM101 #FYND #CareerReady
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Knowing what to do when someone gets hurt is a skill worth having. The Practice First Aid kit gives students hands-on practice with the basics that can make a real difference. See what they learn πŸ‘‡ Explore the kit: stem101.org/collections/heal… #STEM101 #PracticeFirstAid #HealthScience
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Students at Central Davidson Middle School got hands-on with the Build Your Own Speaker kit, wiring up a working speaker from the ground up. What looks like a fun build is really a lesson in how sound actually works. To get sound out of their speaker, students put together a circuit and a coil that turns electrical signals into the vibrations our ears pick up as music. It's the same principle behind every set of headphones and concert speaker, and the foundation of a real career in audio engineering. #STEM101 #BuildYourOwnSpeaker #HandsOnLearning #AudioEngineering #MiddleSchoolSTEM #STEMEducation #CentralDavidson
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If your kid started a business tomorrow, what would they sell? With Soap Startup, they get to find out. Students step behind the scenes of a real startup to see how a product gets designed, funded, and sold, all through the lens of running their own liquid soap business. It's a hands-on look at how a creative idea becomes something people actually want to buy. 🧼 Why you'll love it: πŸš€ Entrepreneurship 🎨 Creativity & Design πŸ’° Money Skills Now available at stem101.org #STEM101 #FinancialLiteracy #YoungEntrepreneurs #STEMeducation
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Science is how we understand our planet and how we protect it. At STEM 101, we believe that starts in the classroom. Our STEM project kits give students hands-on experience with real environmental challenges: sustainable food production, energy efficiency, climate data, and more. Swipe to see how today's classroom projects connect to tomorrow's careers in environmental engineering and climate science. Ready to bring this to your students this summer? Shop the kits at the link below πŸ‘‡ stem101.org/collections/all #STEM101 #EnvironmentScience
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First aid isn't something you want to be figuring out for the first time in an emergency. The Practice First Aid kit gives students hands-on practice with the skills that matter, from bandaging a wound to staying calm and thinking clearly when it counts. Because the world needs more people who know what to do. Available now: stem101.org #STEM101 #PracticeFirstAid #HealthScience
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The school year is winding down and before it does, there are a few STEM moments worth holding onto. πŸŽ’ Ask the questions, save the projects, and pay attention to what lit them up this year. Those details matter more than you think. Check out this simple end of year checklist to help you celebrate how far your child has come.
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Teacher Appreciation Month is the perfect reminder that behind every student who builds, creates, and discovers, there's an educator who made it possible Teachers are the reason STEM 101 resources reach classrooms. Thank you for showing up every day and making hands-on learning meaningful for your students. You are seen, celebrated, and so appreciated. πŸ’›
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Every time your child builds, experiments, or figures something out on their own, they are practicing real STEM skills. The curiosity is already there. STEM 101 kits help channel it into hands-on projects that build confidence, deepen understanding, and connect learning to the real world. Explore our kits at stem101.org πŸ”—
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What happens when a legendary brand invests in the next generation? Students get a front row seat to real engineering, real careers, and real industry knowledge. The STEM 101 Harley-Davidson Connections Program brings the classroom and the shop floor together, giving students hands-on experience with the kind of work that actually drives innovation forward. This is what meaningful partnership looks like. If your company is ready to make that kind of impact, let's talk. Learn more at stem101.org πŸ”—
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Plant Something Day is today and your classroom can be the garden. 🌱 Students grow real butter lettuce, learn the science behind sustainable agriculture, and watch their work come to life over six weeks. Explore the Build Your Own Hydroponic System Kit at stem101.org
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Every student deserves access to hands-on STEM learning and partnerships make that possible. When companies invest in STEM 101, they're investing in students who are building real skills, exploring career pathways, and seeing a future they can actually work toward. The Connections Program links classrooms directly to industries, giving students real-world context and companies a direct line to the next generation of talent. That's a partnership worth making. Ready to make an impact? Learn more about becoming a STEM 101 partner at stem101.org πŸ”—
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Meet Jamal, Ricardo, and the rest of the crew! Students from Burlington High School in Wisconsin built and coded their own robots through STEM 101, and yes, they named them too. πŸ€– From debugging code to navigating a maze, these students showed up, figured it out, and built something worth naming. Want your students to experience this too? Explore STEM101 kits at stem101.org πŸ”—
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What if every student left class with something they actually built? STEM 101 kits are designed to give students more than a lesson. They walk away with real skills, real projects, and real confidence. Whether they're wiring electrical circuits like an engineer, building an instrument they can actually play, or learning first aid skills that could save a life someday, every kit is built around one goal: making learning feel meaningful beyond the classroom. When students are this engaged, teaching feels different too. 🎯 Ready to bring hands-on STEM to your students? Explore the full kit collection at stem101.org to get started. πŸ”—
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Students at Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori Schools had the incredible opportunity to participate in the 2nd Annual CESA 4 STEAM Fair in West Salem, WI, where they showcased projects created using STEM 101’s Build, Program, and Code Electronics kit. What makes this moment so meaningful is seeing students take what they learned, turn it into a working project, and then confidently present their ideas in a science fair-style setting. The event gave K–8 students a space to demonstrate creativity, critical thinking, innovation, and public speaking skills, all through hands-on STEAM learning. We’re proud to see STEM 101 resources helping students build, explore, problem-solve, and share their learning with the wider community. πŸ‘
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Look what they built. Students went from raw materials to a fully working speaker, all by hand, all in the classroom. Hands-on STEM learning at its best. Bring the Build Your Own Speaker Kit to your students. πŸ”Š
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Artemis II just gave students one of the best real-world teaching moments in years. πŸš€ The thrust that lifted the rocket, the aerodynamics that kept it on course, the engineering decisions made long before launch, those are the exact principles students explore with the STEM 101 Build and Test Air Rocket Kit. Read the full blog at stem101.org
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Behind every student who dares to build, test, and create, there's a teacher who believed in them first. Happy National Teacher's Day to the educators making hands-on learning meaningful every single day. You are seen, appreciated, and celebrated. πŸ’›
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Watching students light up (literally) over circuits is something else. This is hands-on STEM learning at its best, real skills, real projects, real impact. Learn more about the kit at the link in bio.
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