“It was science, but it was AWESOME.” That’s what one elementary student said after leaving the Trailblazer, the STEM-museum-on-wheels that’s a big part of the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME)’s mission to connect Texas students to careers in STEM.

The truth is, a lot of kids aren’t quite as excited about science as we are…. at least, not yet. The hands-on exhibits on the Trailblazer are designed to get kids thinking about science and other STEM fields in a new way, and encourage them to think of themselves as computer whizzes, astronauts, cardiologists, and much more.

Thanks to support from Boeing, the whole family can share in this excitement! Schools and other community organizations are invited to apply for a mini-grant bring a Family STEM Event (featuring the TAME Trailblazer) to their community.

UPDATE: Deadline Extension — Apply by 5 pm on Friday, March 24, and host your event before December 15, 2017.

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What is a Family STEM Event? It’s a community event, usually held at a local school or library, that gives families a chance to explore STEM activities together. These events are anchored by the Trailblazer, but they also offer food and drinks, and other STEM activities (for instance, a petting zoo, telescopes, robot races, or anything else that your community can offer). Just as important, Family STEM Events offer students and families a chance to find out about STEM classes, endorsements, summer camps and after-school programs, scholarships, career tracks, and pay scales. 

What does the mini-grant include?  Each selected school or community will receive support and training to host their own Family STEM Event. Support includes a visit from the Trailblazer, 100 Science Squad™ comic books, and a $750 cash award to cover pre-approved expenses like food and drinks, presenter fees, supplies for STEM activities, and door prizes. 

Share the excitement of STEM with families in your community!  Apply now.