STEM Research and Effectiveness

Why STEAM Matters

STEAM PREPARES FUTURE READY LEARNERS

STEAM education helps students not only excel in their traditional studies, but also develop skills and understanding of technology, media literacy, and critical thinking.

In addition to basic subject-area knowledge, STEAM fosters a combination of competencies that students must develop in order to be set up for long term success, including core values, social emotional skills, and 21st Century Skills.

The Case for Project-based Learning

This report highlights the research behind project-based learning (PBL) and offers tips on how to select a PBL program for your classroom.

STEM Education and Social & Emotional Learning

This report discusses the relationship between STEM and social and emotional learning (SEL).

Advancing Equity & Accessibility

This report discusses the importance student access to STEM and of equitable policies and practices in education.

STEAM Made Simple Blog

Our STEAM Made Simple blog provides educators with timely articles and free resources on STEM/STEAM.

STEM Impact and Outcomes

EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS

Outcomes show a significantly heightened student interest in pursuing additional science and technology classes and also show increased desire to participate further in creative-design, assembly, and technological activities.

Survey results demonstrate significant shifts in attitudes and preferences

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Desire to build & create grew at an average of 13.3%

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Comfort level with tech grew 9.1%

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90% of the students indicated they would like to take another TinkRworks program

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Significant increase in subject interest for both Science & Technology

TINKRWORKS & APS PARTNERSHIP

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STEAM Education Impact

TRANSFORMING LEARNERS TO INNOVATORS

The City of Aurora, TinkRworks, and APS Training Academy created a partnership in 2021 to provide hands-on STEAM programming for underserved 1st-8th grade children within the City.

The program, known as the Aurora STEAM Academy, had an overall goal to spark an interest in children to explore STEAM opportunities in the future and also instill within them the confidence to pursue STEAM related opportunities they might not otherwise choose to do.

2021 STEAM Academy Impact & Outcomes

On the heels of a successful summer 2020 STEAM pilot program, City of Aurora, TinkRworks, and APS Training Academy (APS) created a partnership in 2021 known as the Aurora STEAM Academy to provide hands-on STEAM programming for underserved 1st-8th grade children within the City.

2022 STEAM Academy Impact & Outcomes

Following a highly successful 2021 STEAM program, City of Aurora, TinkRworks, and APS Training Academy (APS) joined forces again in 2022 to provide hands on STEAM programming for underserved K-8th grade children within the City.

Implementation Success Stories

STEAM SUCCESS STORIES

TinkRworks has been implemented in a variety of districts nationwide. Studies show that our authentic, student-driven approaches to project-based learning improve student outcomes.