STEMLink Impact Report

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STEMLink Impact Report

250 Students            32 Presenters

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On a scale of 1-5, 92% of students rated STEMLink as 4 or 5.

31% of students were on a college campus for the first time during STEMLink.

98% of students said that STEMLink presenters helped them understand how they use science, technology, engineering, and/or math in
their jobs.

98% learned about STEM careers in a hands-on
way.

81% were inspired to learn more about one or more careers in STEM.


Students learned…

Two kids at a table analyze weather radar on a tablet, one pointing at the screen with a pencil.

“…that agriculture isn’t just planting a seed/farming.”

“…about medical coding.”

“…how pacemakers work and inserting them.”

“…trucks are actually really complex machines.”

“…how meteorologists predict the weather.”

“…wind turbines work better with turned edges.”


Teachers & Presenters said…

A teacher instructs a group of attentive students working on a science project at a classroom table.

“Loved so many of the sessions. All were active, engaging speakers, and career focused.”

“Excellent career-focus, great exposure to a wide variety of occupations.”

“Well organized setup, directions, and logistics were smooth.”

“Had a group of students light up and get extremely interested as soon as I told them they could test their theory about a circuit.”

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