STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics - in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.

STEM challenges students to learn to apply traditional academic knowledge so they can develop critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and life skills. At Marian, we have a state-of-the-art STEM program with students experiencing two STEM lessons per week. Marian is preparing our students for 21st century careers which require mastery of STEM-related, innovative curriculum that combines multidisciplinary, and hands-on learning. Our STEM lab classes include Medicine, Robotics, Gaming, Furniture Design, Horticulture, and Automotive Engineering and engage mentors and fellow learners.

Marian partners with several organizations to provide STEM education and resources to our students, including: The Clavius Project (robotics instruction), Ranken Technical College (STEM instruction), St. Louis Internship Program (summer internships), St. Louis Zoo (STEM instruction), The Links Incorporated (mentorship and career connections), and The Youth Exploring Science (YES) at the St. Louis Science Center (summer internships). STEM classes at Marian teach students about the Engineering Design Process, expose them to new career fields, and help improve their scores on Math and Science standardized tests. The benefits of higher wages and high demand careers are especially beneficial for students from low-income communities and communities of color, like those who attend Marian.

A gift of $723 for provides STEM instruction for 1 Marian Girl for 1 year.

Light her path to STEM and see where she goes in her career!