The Oakley STEM Center is honored to be one of the recipients of the 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine for their STEM 4 All Initiative. This award recognizes unique and innovative efforts for improving access to science, technology, engineering, and math for underrepresented students. These exceptional programs are dedicated to introducing and encouraging students of all ages and at all levels of education to pursue exciting academic opportunities and careers in these vital disciplines.
STEM 4 ALL is an inclusive program for K-12 students as well as adults with intellectual disabilities. Tennessee Tech faculty, STEM majors, and teacher candidates co-plan and co-teach STEM activities for participants and their families. The overall goal of STEM 4 ALL is to motivate this underserved student population to learn more about and pursue STEM disciplines.