Understanding how science and technology impact our daily lives, our communities, even our planet is vital to preparing for—and meeting—both the pressing challenges and incredible opportunities of the future. Support for the Science Center helps fund accessible STEAM learning programs vital for today and tomorrow.
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Today’s pandemic has put a spotlight on science and the important work of researchers and medical professionals around the globe each day, from developing safe and effective vaccines and creating cutting-edge medical treatments to keeping us healthy and saving lives.
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Technology keeps us connected with family and friends even when we’re apart, and it’s enabling many of us to learn and work from anywhere, whether it’s in the office or at the dining room table.
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From the engineering of modern-day farming equipment to the science of agriculture, even our food is rooted in STEAM. And millions of miles away, NASA’s Perseverance rover searches Mars for signs of ancient life—a mission that could pave the way for humans to set foot on the Red Planet.
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21st century jobs—including many right here in the St. Louis region—are increasingly dependent on a workforce skilled in the arts of critical thinking, communication, and creative problem solving unlocked by access to quality STEAM education experiences.
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Our world is more than just physical. STEAM topics like math, computer science, and information technology give us a better understanding of our digital world, as artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, and cyber security touch our lives more and more each day.
Your gift to the Science Center helps unlock a better understanding of our STEAM-powered world through accessible science and technology experiences for over 1 million people each year. Through in-person programs like SciFest and First Friday, off-site community events with Youth Exploring Science (YES), and digital education efforts for the St. Louis community and region, your gift makes an impact.
St. Louis is STEAM Powered.
STEAM does’t just impact our world. It impacts St. Louis, too.
Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that science, technology, engineering, and math jobs will grow by 8 percent by 2029—more than twice as much as non-STEAM jobs.
St. Louis is already a hub for science and technology. From startups deciphering data from the Mars Perseverance rover; to researchers making new discoveries in cancer, aging, pediatrics, and more; to factories producing supplies for Covid-19 vaccines, STEAM helps power our community.
The St. Louis region is even poised to grow in key science and tech sectors. Recent reports have shown five established industries ranging from advanced production and manufacturing, to advanced business services, to biomedical and health services, as well as three emerging sectors—geospatial technology, financial technology, and agriculture technology — with the strong potential for growth over the coming years.
Still, even among St. Louis’ top hard-to-fill jobs today, many are reliant on STEAM skills. From healthcare workers and technicians to web developers and computer systems engineers, St. Louis’ 21st century workforce depends on people who are knowledgeable in STEAM concepts.
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