Design Principles

Define

Define and utilize common vocabulary, create a shared understanding of the purpose of transdisciplinary STEM education and define success and desired outcomes.

Create

Create and regularly engage groups of interdependent, cross-sector STEM stakeholders.

Envision

Envision a future where all students and educators thrive in STEM by breaking barriers and fostering belonging. Promote equity, inclusivity, and cultural relevance, empowering everyone to engage and feel valued.

Empower

Empower students with STEM competence, confidence, and agency to navigate challenges, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to science and technology.

Support

Support, invest in, and retain world-class, transdisciplinary STEM educators and STEM educator supports and programs.

Establish

Establish cohesive links between classroom STEM learning and out-of-school experiences, ensuring seamless integration of knowledge and skills.

Drive

Drive economic growth by fostering a robust STEM workforce through strategic alignment with evolving industry demands.

Fund

Fund and staff data-driven decision-making to ensure actions and systems are being measured, evaluated, and evolved.

Create

Establish clear Alabama STEM Ecosystem, operations including communications, processes, resources key stakeholders, accountability, and sustainability.