STEM

To that end we develop and deliver exciting, mentor-fueled, hands-on, STEAM programming in K12 classrooms in Northern New Mexico. We recruit and train college-age mentors, encourage K12 students to recruit mentors into their lives, and support K12 teachers through focused Communities of Practice. Our key partners are STEM Santa Fe, Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation, The Computer Science Alliance, and Moving Arts Espanola.

A Gold Star Academy Summer Camp: This program provides a variety of activities, including gardening, STEM projects, arts and crafts, and more, aiming to offer a summer full of trips, adventures, and fun in the sun for children aged 5-12.

Undergraduate and graduate students from all departments at UNM are invited to apply for a $5,000 research grant to undertake interdisciplinary research related to resilience in New Mexico. Students are encouraged to develop the research project in partnership with an external UNM entity, such as a community group, Pueblo or Tribe, business, management agency, or non-profit, to address a real-world problem facing that group.

1 week and 3 week summer camps with Science and math tracks

AIMS specializes in a rigorous curriculum with a focus on STEM subjects such as advanced mathematics, sciences, and technology. It has consistently ranked highly for academic performance in the state.

Provide curriculum and field trips for K-12

An initiative led by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the New Mexico Center for Economic Opportunity. Be Pro Be Proud is a mobile workshop experience for students to discover which skilled professions spark their interests as they dig, drive, and weld using custom-developed, highly interactive Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) simulators.

Workforce development org that helps faciliate the connection between students/professionals and NM employer via jobs and internships. Professional development courses

Providing a safe, nurturing environment for youth aged 6-17, this organization offers fun, interactive activities that may include STEM-related programs.

Explora offers over 200 interactive Explorations programs, benchmarked to the New Mexico State educational standards, for schools, homeschool groups, libraries, and community centers. These programs also are offered for adults and seniors. Each year, Explora facilitates more than 2,200 programs for over 70,000 people from all 33 New Mexico counties and from the surrounding states. Programs take place at Explora, at community sites, or virtually and can be offered in both English and Spanish.X Studio at Explora is Explora’s teen center where teens experiment, create, hang out, and learn.Explora’s Career Pathways Internship (CPI) program offers high school juniors and seniors a gateway to move beyond economic limitations and into intellectually stimulating, personally rewarding employment in STEAM jobs that serve the community, contributes to Explora's educational mission, and leads to expanded educational and career opportunities. First Year: Juniors focus on workforce training and STEAM education under mentorship, gaining skills in classroom management and visitor engagement. Second Year: Seniors deepen STEAM knowledge, engage with professionals, and plan for future steps like higher education or certifications.