STEM Greenhouse
STEM Greenhouse
STEM Greenhouse is a fun place for middle school students to learn. If you enjoy working with younger students and feel like you could be a good role model for them, we would love for you to join us!
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Company Information
STEM Greenhouse was created to build relationships with students in and around Grand Rapids. Not only do we help plant the seeds for curiosity and comprehension, but we continue to grow these relationships throughout the student’s education so that they can thrive. We’ll provide the academic support, positive role models, and experiences that are so necessary to our children’s preparedness and self-confidence. In 2019, the STEM Greenhouse received the Showcase Afterschool Site Award for excellence in after school programming, from the ELO Network.
How many internships are you providing to the program?:
2
Company History
STEM Greenhouse was formed by Dr. Keli Christopher in 2014 to address the lack of diversity within STEM professions. As a girl in an inner-city school—who lacked confidence in math—she never imagined that she would become the first black person to get a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Illinois and the third black woman in the world to hold a Ph.D. in that field.
After working as an engineer and educator, Dr. Christopher started a science and math education business focused on fun, hands-on science and math experiences for K–12 students. Working with students throughout the greater Grand Rapids area gave her further insight to the inequality in STEM education among various districts, races, genders, and socioeconomic classes.
After working as an engineer and educator, Dr. Christopher started a science and math education business focused on fun, hands-on science and math experiences for K–12 students. Working with students throughout the greater Grand Rapids area gave her further insight to the inequality in STEM education among various districts, races, genders, and socioeconomic classes.
Placements require a financial obligation of $1,600 for each youth under 18 years old, and $2,000 for each intern 18 or older. Please indicate if you are a nonprofit organization and need wage assistance.:
Yes
What transportation options for getting to and from work are available to you?:
By Public Transport (Bus, Wheels to Work, or Bike/ Walk), By Car
Public Transportation Supports: Proximity to bus line and details of which line/stop. Wheels to Work program participation and cost.:
There is not great transportation to Davenport's campus in Caledonia but we are providing bus transportation for our students from MLK Jr Academy, Southwest Community Campus, and Dickinson Academy. Interns are welcome to catch the bus with our middle school students.
Is your organization a Minority Business Enterprise?:
No
Diversity Equity, & Inclusion Commitment: Share your organizations commitment to DEI, including local or national diversity commitments/pledges, links to public content outlining your strategy, and current representation in leadership and the general workforce.:
100% of our current employees are African American. 50% Female and 50% male. So far, our other staff for the summer is an African American male teacher. However, it is likely there will be staff for the summer that represent a variety of other racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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