VISION STATEMENT & PURPOSE
Our vision for the Mobile STEM Lab is to inspire & empower the next generation of innovators in Madison & Hancock Counties by providing access to high-quality STEM education experiences. Our mobile lab aims to make hands-on, inquiry-based learning accessible to all students, regardless of their background or location. We envision a community where every student can explore & discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, & math, & they are equipped with the knowledge & skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Our ultimate goal is to foster a lifelong passion for STEM learning & encourage students to pursue careers in these critical fields, helping to build a stronger, more prosperous future for our community & beyond.
WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?
Since its grand opening in the summer of 2021, the Mobile STEM Lab program has reached over 19,000 students and 1,500 educators across 28 schools in Madison & Hancock Counties, as well as through various STEM events and summer camps. The Mobile STEM Lab was awarded $10,000 through an Impact Madison Grant for 2024 from the Madison County Community Foundation, in which the funds were used to purchase brand new iPads and a secondary STEM trailer. The Mobile STEM Lab was also awarded $7,500 through the Bright Future Grant with the South Madison Community Foundation. These funds also went toward new iPads and also to pay the high costs associated with moving and maintaining the STEM trailer.
SESSION OFFERINGS
The Mobile STEM Lab lessons are designed to be engaging, hands-on activities that explore relevant and impactful STEM topics. Tailored to be age-appropriate and aligned with educational standards, these sessions aim to ignite curiosity and foster innovation in the next generation of students in Madison and Hancock Counties.
Hands-on activities are the main focus of these sessions, successfully creating lasting impressions on students, where they work in small groups, & demonstrate their individual skills to the group.
Lessons are centered around various STEM topics including:
| Robotics | 3D Printing Demos | Magnetism |
| Electronics | Drones | Laws of Motion |
| Energy Transfer & Conservation | Coding | Chemistry |