Mission

To promote excellence in STEM education for Montana K-12 educators and students by providing resources to educators, community members, and youth organizations working with Montana K-12 students.  We accomplish this through five key strategies:

  1. Provide professional development for educators
  2. Host the annual Montana Science Olympiad state tournament
  3. Host outreach events for K-12 students and communities
  4. Provide a conduit for MSU researchers to expand access and understanding of state-of-the-art STEM research to Montana communities
  5. Conduct STEM educational research and disseminate information to industry professionals to advance an understanding of STEM education

Vision

To continue to expand our broad network of partnerships with MSU researchers, military and government agencies, and industry leaders to expand access to resources and programs for Montana K-12 STEM educators and increase the STEM literacy of Montana K-12 students.

Values

Equity - A high-quality STEM education should be available to all Montana students and teachers, regardless of race, gender, location, or financial resources.

K-12 Student Success - Educational systems, teaching practices, and resources should be available to foster success in STEM for all Montana K-12 students.

Excellence in Educators - All STEM educators in Montana should have the resources necessary to provide the highest attainable quality education.

Sustainability - Montana communities should maintain high-quality STEM education for future generations.