GROWINGSTEMS INC
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Mission Statement
To develop the next generation of problem-solvers through the application of interactive lessons, community based robotics programs, and encouraging students to excel in STEM.
About This Cause
Started as an outreach initiative by the RoboBees, FIRST® Team 836, growingSTEMS (growing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Students) is a non- profit organization that aims to promote STEM awareness and education in Southern Maryland and beyond. We seek to inspire our community to celebrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by teaching life skills in a fun environment and providing an opportunity to apply this knowledge. A growingSTEMS flagship program is The RoboBees, FIRST Team 836, a robotics team located in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The RoboBees were created in 2001 by Mr. David Buddenbohn, a teacher at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. Since then, we have grown into an incredibly diverse and unique student body which comes from six different schools as well as home-schooled students. Being located near PAX River Naval Air Station, engineering permeates our local culture. Our mentor base is comprised of engineers, scientists, and mathematicians who work for local defense contractors or PAX itself. During the Research and Development phase each year, new Bees go through comprehensive courses designed to teach them about FIRST, our team history, safety and other important topics. We train our students to “bee the best they can bee.” growingSTEMS and The RoboBees have always been extensively engaged in our community. We have participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Pax River Air Expo, St. Mary’s County Fair, the U.S. National Oyster Festival, Blue Crabs games, various food drives, and many other community service events. The organization is made up of a dynamic team of people constantly seeking outreach opportunities, including government advocacy for STEM education at the local, state, and national levels. These events and activities allow us to introduce STEM topics and FIRST® Robotics to our community. Support of STEM fields has grown significantly in Southern Maryland as we now have over 50 different robotics teams and engineering classes in our school. Our larger high school program only scratches the surface of the impact that our organization makes. With over 100 students across the K-12 age, our organization provides STEM education across the gamut of existing education and experiences. Our goal is to reach all students in our community and to provide the with the tools necessary to excel in a career.