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Growing students in STEM one program at a time.

Committed to growing STEM proficiency in vulnerable children to cultivate education and career success in Grand Rapids, Michigan and beyond.

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  • How we serve students

Committed to growing STEM proficiency

STEM Greenhouse is committed to growing STEM proficiency in students across Grand Rapids to cultivate education and career success in Michigan and beyond.

Every program provides the academic foundation, mentoring, and role models that all children deserve — after school, over the summer, and during the school day.

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In 2021, STEM Greenhouse was selected for Sony’s national Create Action grant. Watch the video above.

  • Our programs

Plant the seed. Nurture the curiosity. See Children Flourish.

Every program is designed to provide the academic foundation, mentoring, and role models that all children deserve — after school, over the summer, and during the school day.

  • AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • SUMMER PROGRAM
  • SCHOOL DAY PROGRAMS
SAGE PROGRAM
A hands-on, applied science curriculum featuring sustainable agriculture, gardening, and ecology.
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SANKOFA STEM ACADEMY
A 5-week intensive summer program which includes speakers, hands on experiential learning, and fun field trips.
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STEM SCHOLARS
An after-school STEM program aimed to engage middle school students in activities that promote confidence and proficiency in STEM.
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STEM SCHOLARS 2.0
A comprehensive high school STEM program that offers wrap-around support to students, their families, and the school community.
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KIDS COUNT STEM CLUB
An interactive, after-school club serving 3rd – 5th grade students that makes STEM learning fun and easy to understand.
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Sponsor a Program

Are you connected to a business in the STEM field? Let’s chat! We offer completely customizable sponsorship opportunities that fit all marketing and outreach budgets.
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Make a Donation

Your tax-deductible gift allows us to continue providing educational access opportunities for students in West Michigan.

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Celebrate your special day with STEM! Host a Facebook fundraiser or contact us for more options.

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Host a Friendraiser

Do you think your friends and family will be as passionate about our mission as you are? We would love to meet them.

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  • Opportunities to get involved

Your support changes lives.

Host a Lunch & Learn

Introduce our mission to your workplace. As a changemaker, one of the most influential things you can do is inspire others. Connect with us today.

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Become an Ambassador

STEM Ambassadors are organizations and businesses committed to building diversity in STEM — starting with education.
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Getting involved doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Share, like, and comment on our social media posts to give us an algorithm boost.
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Join a Program Waitlist

Our spaces are very limited. Sign up for our waitlist to be the first to hear about openings in a STEM Greenhouse program.
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  • Our impact

Results that speak for themselves

Every program we offer is grounded in data. Here’s what the research shows about STEM Greenhouse students across Grand Rapids.

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More likely to take advanced math or science classes in high school

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More interested in attending college or university

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Increased "satisfactory" rating for school attendance

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Increase in math scores after Sankofa STEM Academy

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More growth than expected on Michigan's Math MAP Test

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Plan to attend college after the program

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  • Blog and news

Latest news from STEM Greenhouse

Stay up to date on program news, student stories, and what’s happening in the STEM Greenhouse community.
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  • What people are saying

Hear from our community

“The beauty of STEM Greenhouse is that the students get to see someone who went to the same school, looks like them and is successful!“

Sonia
Community School Coordinator,
Kent School Services Network

“It has really opened my eyes to different things. [I am] definitely thinking about being an engineer.”

Grace
Former Sankofa STEM Academy Student

“You made me believe I can go on and accomplish so much.”

Cesar
Former Staff Member