STEM Lab

[Johnny_5]

Due to some conflicts about the FRC program at our high school and the willingness to try and incorporate it, we are looking for other places to meet. Sadly there are not many places with a back room or space available.

As just spitballing ideas we thought up a STEM lab or STEM research building. A "safe haven" for all things FIRST in our community. It does not seem like the school is very interested, but if they become interested we could then work into the program a closer tie between the STEM lab and the school. We believe there is interest in programs like FTC and FLL at the Middle and Intermediate schools in our district. Plus there are volunteers interested in starting some sort of welding club. Plus we would also like to see some sort of solar car project and maybe even a group that focuses on energy reductions and renewable resource integration. This building would also be a place where the calculator club at the high school could come and meet, having their own space and access to more resources.

We have all been investigating ideas such as one of those steel buildings that we could then frame in the inside and build certain rooms and such. Either way we go it will end up being a very costly endeavor. Does anyone know of a place where we could go to receive some financial aide for this? Or are there any grants in existence that could help us?