Having engaged over 200,000 K-12 year olds since its founding in 2013, STEM NOLA is committed to exposing, inspiring, and engaging members of the community into the world of STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Built in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by New Orleans native, and former tenured Tulane University Engineering professor, Dr. Calvin Mackie, as a way to interest his own children with hands-on experiments and teaching methods, the mission has spread across the country in subsequent years, with recent STEM FESTs in Kansas City and Atlanta, engaging over a thousand kids, parents, and volunteers in pursuit of Communication, Collaboration and Critical Thinking. In recognition of its impact on breaking down racial, ethnic, and gender barriers in STEM, STEM NOLA was honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). This prestigious award celebrates the nation’s top organizations for their mentoring efforts, specifically supporting underrepresented students.
HOW TO HELP
STEM NOLA is a 501c3 organization powered by the community, with volunteers and corporate partners helping keep the mission alive for thousands of children across the country. To learn how you can help or how your organization can get involved, please visit stemnola.com to learn more.
4910 Drexel Drive, New Orleans | 504-391-0730 | stemnola.com
