STEM4Good is an after-school program for elementary school students in grades 3-5. This 4-week program empowers students to imagine a future in local STEM careers and pathways through playful, real-world problem solving.
The WABS-designed curriculum infuses local industry-inspired career connected learning into each unit, while aligning with national science standards and social and emotional learning goals. STEM4Good is facilitated by trained industry volunteers who also share their career journey as a way to inspire students.
The goals of each session are to:
- Build process-thinking skills through fun, hands-on, civically-minded STEM challenges
- Spark exploration of career pathways available in the region
- Activate and amplify students' natural curiosity in creating a better community
This program is free for students, families, and schools in WABS’ member districts.
For Educators: Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Fall session invites students to explore the intersection of engineering and ecology in "Habitat Heroes" where they learn about native vs. invasive species of animals, then engineer a humane trap to capture an American bullfrog. Next, they become conservationists and create a new healthy habitat for the frogs at a local zoo. (No real frogs included!).
Sign up for fall sessions before September 11th; sessions are to take place place between October 19 - December 11, 2026.
For questions how to bring this program to your school, email genevieve@wabsalliance.org
To volunteer to facilitate STEM4Good, email volunteer@wabsalliance.org
STEM4Good is made possible in partnership with NOAA, The Boeing Company, and Port of Seattle.
