To help create environments where low income Highland and Quincy Middle School students can become meaningfully engaged in STEM subjects, Washington STEM is providing support to the Northwest Learning & Achievement Group in its creation of afterschool STEM programs at both schools.  The afterschool programs will involve teacher training and direct educational experiences with the students.

During the year-long program, students will learn about alternative energy production in Central Washington by directly observing wind energy creation at Wild Horse Wind Farms and hydroelectric energy sites used by the Grant County Public Utility District.  Students will meet and interact with real STEM professionals during visits to the facilities, and before and after each field trip, students will work in small groups to generate their own questions and answers as they seek clarity and understanding in the subject matter.