Our Purpose / Mission
PURPOSE
The specific purpose of STEM Advancement Inc (dba Mississippi Robotics) is to promote and encourage scientific, technical and artistic skills for children and youth in rural communities, through individual projects, social collaborations and education to teach Bible-based classes and biblical principles, to conduct the work of evangelism and to also engage in activities which are necessary, suitable, or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose. These can be accomplished by teaching the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) using robotics as the teaching tool.
Stem Advancement, Inc seeks to advance STEM education within the rural communities of Mississippi and neighboring states within the context of a Christian world-and-life viewpoint. We encourage students to learn, study and go into any college and career field that interests them. A broad base of practical applications in STEM is the basis for most career fields today. We are motivated by the needs of the children in the rural areas who do not have advantages others enjoy. It is our belief every child should have the opportunity to reach his or her God given potential in all areas of life. Rapid development in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence is causing major shifts in the way we interact with each other. Mississippi has historically been last in education and technology, but we are striving to change that for our children. We have developed two unique curriculums to guide our students: Faith & Robotics and Beginning STEM workbook using Robotics. We work with many organizations that are working towards the betterment of society but are always in search of more that want to work with us to help build our curriculum and help prepare our students for the future. If you are an organization or teacher interested in joining our mission. Please contact us at the email link below.
MISSION
The mission of Mississippi Robotics is to train, mentor, and tutor 3rd – 12th grade underserved, low opportunity, disadvantages, rural students in the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) using robotics as the teaching tool. Lessons, reports, and presentations are used to assess the students in their progress. All work involves lessons as well as hands-on projects.
Twice a year Mississippi Robotics organizes one of the largest statewide STEM/Robotics Competition allowing the students to exercise their skills by competing in ten events which includes math and science competition and robotics competitions. Awards are presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each event. The needs of the organization are equipment, teachers, and one-on-one mentors as well as funding for travel costs.