Who We Are and What We Do
Mission Statement
Engineering innovative opportunities for educators, students, communities, and industry to build a competitive Idaho workforce and economy through STEM and computer science education.
Vision Statement
It is STEM AC’s vision for a diverse, equitable, thriving ecosystem for a prosperous, STEM-literate Idaho.
Idaho STEM Action Center Equity Statement
The Idaho STEM Action Center is committed to ensuring equitable access to STEM pathways for all Idaho’s students, educators, and communities. In our efforts, equity begins with recognizing disparities in Idaho: access and awareness gaps for students, inconsistencies in training and support resources for educators, and economic inequalities within Idaho's communities- and providing opportunities for Idahoans to realize their full potential by overcoming these barriers.
STEM in Idaho
Thousands of STEM jobs were unfilled in Idaho last year
16 of the 20 fastest growing careers in Idaho require stem skills
Idaho’s STEM jobs pay double the median wage
92% of Idaho parents believe that their school should invest more in STEM education
STEM in Action
Providing grant opportunities for schools and community organizations
Training STEM and Computer Science educators
Recognizing STEM education leaders
Supporting an innovative culture through youth STEM competitions
Connecting rural and underserved communities to career-building resources and programs
Our Impact
Over 17,000 educator interactions
Over 500,000 student interactions
Over 8000 community interactions
Major Achievements: Code.org