About SEEDS 2 EMPWER

The core mission of our grant is to provide the tools and resources for the future of STEM education by empowering high school students and educators and mentoring them to develop real-world applications of research and data literacy. So that they can incite positive change in their local area.

Our Mission

Central to the ethos of our grant program is the profound belief in the indispensable role of STEM education in shaping tomorrow's leaders and innovators. Our initiative is dedicated to furnishing high school students and educators with an array of indispensable tools and resources, meticulously curated to catalyze their journey towards proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through personalized mentoring and guidance, we endeavor to instill in our participants not only a mastery of research methodologies and data literacy but also an unwavering commitment to applying this knowledge in practical, real-world contexts. By nurturing these competencies, we aspire to empower a cohort of changemakers capable of effecting positive transformation within their immediate spheres of influence. Through their collaborative efforts, we anticipate the emergence of a network of empowered individuals, collectively driving progress and innovation within their communities, thereby heralding a new era of local empowerment and sustainable development.
 
 
"When we have these complex issues in our world, it requires thinking about it from an interdisciplinary lens."
Dr. Carrie Allen