Arizona science center in phoenix will work with k-8 schools, including title i schools, to schedule, plan, and provide 63,000 students with its virtual science on wheels program (which may also be…

The Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, Arizona will receive $100,000 under a Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' National Leadership Grants program to provide its Virtual Science on Wheels and Universe on Wheels programs to approximately 63,000 K-8 students during the 2021-2022 academic year. The Science Center will work with local schools, including Title I schools, to schedule, plan and provide the programs, which aim to strengthen students' understanding of STEM concepts, careers and real-world applications to support recovery from pandemic learning loss. Outcomes will be measured via teacher surveys to assess program effectiveness. The National Leadership Grants program supports projects that can advance practice in the museum and library fields to strengthen services for the American public.

Arizona science center in phoenix will work with k-8 schools, including title i schools, to schedule, plan, and provide 63,000 students with its virtual science on wheels program (which may also be held in person, if possible) and universe on wheels program during the 2021-2022 academic year. By participating in these programs, students will strengthen their understanding of stem concepts and how they are applied to everyday life and will learn about the wide range of potential stem careers, helping with recovery from learning loss during the covid-19 pandemic. The science center will measure these outcomes, along with the overall effectiveness of the programs, via teacher surveys after each program is completed.