2017 STEM Award Recipients

In 2017, we recognized programs at 3 different award levels:

The STEM Innovation Award: 5 awards given, 1 in each category
Special Recognition: 4 awards given
Honorable Mention: 4 awards given

STEM Innovation Award

Recognized for Exemplary STEM innovation, fostering creativity and 21st Century learning opportunities. Comprehensive Application with evidence to support their STEM work in schools and the community.

Primary STEM Innovation Award:
Kids Afield
Martin B. Anderson School #1

Elementary STEM Innovation Award:
4th Grade Innovators
John Kennedy Intermediate (Batavia CSD)

Secondary STEM Innovation Award:
STEM Course
Lyons High School

Family and Community STEM Innovation Award (School Based):
Family Science and Engineering Nights
Nathaniel Rochester Community School (RCSD)

Family and Community STEM Innovation Award (Community Based):
STEAM Lab Makerspace
Phelps Library

Special Recognition

The applicants recognized provided a comprehensive application that represented a deliberate focus on STEM education. Their commitment and passion for STEM education was apparent.

Boys and Girls Club STEM Program: Boys and Girls Club of Rochester; Caroline Miller
Hands on STEM: Warsaw Elementary School; Morgan Beikirch
Metal Trades Precision Machining: Genesee Valley Educational Partnership; Tim Gleba
PHS Team STEAM: Penfield High School; Nicole Whitehead

Honorable Mention

The applicants recognized provided evidence of aligned curriculum and standards to STEM learning. Each showed that there is a focus on course work to promote STEM learning.

High School Technology Program: Caledonia-Mumford High School; Jim Wolbert
IB MYP: Palmyra-Macedon Middle School; Amy Monachino
PLTW Biomedical Sciences: Ruben A. Cirillo High School (Gananda CSD); Matt Mahoney
STEM Integration: Sodus CSD; James Pier