14Space Engineering’s Rural STEM outreach is geared towards Improving STEM educational opportunities for students in rural and remote communities.
14Space labs partners with rural educators and school administrators to build on the strengths of rural families and communities as well as to provide rural learners with outstanding opportunities in STEM education. Our researchers advance knowledge of effective strategies to reach and teach rural learners. Drawing on place-based learning and the thoughtful use of technology, our instructional designers expand access to high-quality STEM experiences at home, in school, and through informal learning programs.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, STEM education opportunity gaps are widening for children and youth in rural areas, particularly those without access to broadband Internet. Despite the efforts of dedicated educators, many rural students are not gaining the STEM knowledge and employability skills they need to thrive in an increasingly technology-centered world of work.