Success Stories
Explore the projects and initiatives made possible through our successful grant partnerships. These achievements showcase the positive impact of funding on STEM education and community growth, highlighting our commitment to fostering innovation and opportunity in Lancaster County.
Recent Grant Success
We are thrilled to celebrate the success of our recent grant recipients, whose innovative projects are shaping the future of STEM education in Lancaster County. These grants are empowering educators, students, and organizations to create meaningful impact through science, technology, engineering, and math. Together, we’re building a stronger, more dynamic community that thrives on innovation and discovery.
EMU at Lancaster – Providing Hands-on Aviation STEM Experiences for High Schoolers
EMU at Lancaster, an instructional site of Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, hosts a three-day aviation STEM camp each June for fifty Lancaster County students entering ninth through twelfth grades. These camps are made possible by generous grants from the Steinman Foundation/Lancaster County STEM Alliance.
Grant Funds Boost STEM Education with High-Tech Equipment and Support
Grant funds are used for operational expenses, as well as for the purchase of equipment utilized in both the current and successive years. A notable example is the purchase of a sophisticated, high-fidelity aircraft simulator, in which campers try their hand at flying in very realistic scenarios.
Grant-Funded Camps Inspire Students with Hands-On STEM Career Exploration
The goal of this grant-funded endeavor, which is very hands-on but is also information-rich, is to ignite young persons’ imaginations about STEM careers and instill a measure of confidence that they can attain them. While the camp includes piloting-related activities, there are also many exercises in engineering, technology, and aircraft maintenance. High schoolers who attend these camps gain an increased understanding of family-sustaining STEM careers––as well as the pathways to attain them.
Future Aviators!
With support from the Steinman Foundation and Lancaster County STEM Alliance, students are gaining hands-on experience and valuable skills through unique opportunities.
- Access to advanced tools like a high-fidelity aircraft simulator, preparing them for real-world challenges.
- Exploration beyond piloting, including engineering, technology, and aircraft maintenance.
- Insight into family-sustaining careers in STEM fields.
- Development of skills and confidence to pursue higher education and future opportunities.
- An experience that ignites their passion for STEM, often serving as the first step toward a bright and exciting career.