The District added the arts to STEM in 2022. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Why STEAM? Simply put, nearly all innovation in STEM couldn't happen without a healthy dose of the arts. Take Michelangelo, a Renaissance artist who created enduring pieces of sculpture, frescoes and paintings viewed by millions. But Michelangelo was also a scientist, engineer and mathematician who put his skills to work as an inventor. The arts are a foundation of STEAM. They help us envision future innovation, unlock creativity and enable new ways of thinking.
STEAM_Expo_26.movWe are asking students, community partners and staff to sign up now to have an interactive table during the event. We need your STEAM minds to develop fun and engaging models, exhibits and presentations that open up pathways to great thinking engaged in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Presenters/Partners: Sign Up NOW!
Students/Families:
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Mission: provide authentic STEAM experiences that are relevant, meaningful and accessible for all students.
Vision: Every student at every grade will have at least one relevant, meaningful STEM experience.
Growth: Since implementation of a STEM program in 2012, the District now provides a wide array of STEAM inspired experiences and coursework starting in preschool and continuing through graduation. Increasingly, all students have equitable access to STEAM activities, courses and real-world experiences. STEAM in University City reflects the meaningful integration of content, complex thinking, application and problem solving so our students are prepared for both future careers and future coursework upon graduation. To see how your child is involved in STEAM at U. City Schools. Click here.
-SDUC FIRST Robotics
-UCHS Robolions
-Pershing Elementary "It's 3D and Beyond"
-Jackson Park Hydroponics (Megan Jones & Dr. Monique Hite-Patterson)
-Bayer Crop Science (Sarah Nash)
-The Magic House/The Magic House, MADE for Kids
-Pershing Elementary "Solar and Beyond" (Kellie Novel)
-Barbara C Jordan STEM Garden
-The Green Center (Kathleen Kapayou)
-BWMS Sustainability Program "Brittany Brand Pop Up Shop" (Anne Cummings & Rubina McCadney)
-Washington University School Partnership "mySci K-8" (Heather Milo)
-Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center (Kassie Knight)
-Pershing Elementary Outdoor STEAM Lab & Sustainability (Lora Davenport)
-The Challenger Learning Center (Erin Tyree)
-Jackson Park First Grade Novel Engineering (Christine Whitehead)
-Jackson Park Second Grade Novel Engineering (Kelly Segui)
-Maryville University Center For Access and Achievement STEAM Studio (Angelina Moehlmann)
-Pershing Elementary 2nd Grade Solar Heroes (Veronica Martinez)
-Flynn Park AI Art (Amanda Jones)
-Jackson Park Outdoor Learning Space (Casey Tuths & Kate Fairchild)
-Pershing Elementary Muncha Muncha Muncha- Novel Engineering (Jaquin McBride)
-Author Micheal Anderson
-Stormwater STL (Marianne Pott)
-BWMS Eco Essence (David Hill)
-Jackson Park- Lemon Battery
-BWMS Activities with Drones (Dr. Erneice Jackson)
-Barbara C. Jordan Dream Builders: 3D Creation Squad (Latasha Gaston)
-Pershing Elementary- The Solar Powered Kids (Candace Perkins)
-Pershing Elementary- 1st Grade Novel Engineering Club
-Pershing Elementary-3rd Grade Pershing Future Savers
-Julia Goldstein ECEC
-One U-City
-Cub Scout Pack 113
-UCHS Game Design
-Barbara C. Jordan- Math Resources & Games
-K-5 Elementary Principals-STEAM Careers
-University City Agriculture Program
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Presenters & Vender:
Click here to sign-up to support the November 12, 2026 event
Questions: bvelloff@ucityschools.org
Family & Community: Mark your calendars to attend on November 12, 2026. For general questions: communications@ucityschools.org