The goal of the STRIVE program at UA Little Rock is to prepare and empower the future STEM workforce of Arkansas by increasing middle and high school students’ awareness of the diversity of jobs requiring STEM skills. We aim to help our students become more prepared to work in those jobs.
While many programs work with the students themselves, STRIVE focuses on working with Arkansas STEM teachers, providing opportunities for teachers to become immersed in an organization for a short period during the summer to see first-hand how diverse and far-reaching the skills they teach in their classroom relate to the real world. The summer placement is dovetailed with training and support in how to incorporate these experiences into their classroom, promoting approaches such as science inquiry and problem-based learning.
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Thinking about joining the program as a teacher or business and want to learn more?
Please navigate through our website for tons of examples and information about the STRIVE program. If more information is needed, please reach out to one of our team members.
Teachers: if you are interested in staying in touch, please fill out this interest form!
Interested in coming to our Open House in January of 2025?
Consider filling in this RSVP form and we’ll keep you updated on the exact date, location / modality, and schedule. This will be conducted on a weekend, possibly January 19, to make it more accessible to teachers who aren’t able to take off during a weekday.
