Frequently asked questions

General

What is STEM Without Boundaries’s mission?

Our main mission is to help Chapter Presidents successfully host STEM Nights in their local communities. We strive to encourage students to pursue careers in STEM through innovative, hands-on activities at STEM Nights and through the various programs & resources we offer.



What is a STEM Night?

A STEM Night is an event planned by Chapter Presidents where elementary school students are invited to learn more about STEM fields through activities and workshops led by STEM organizations at high schools and universities, businesses, local science centers, etc. For more information, please click here.



Where can I sign up to be on the STEM Without Boundaries mailing list?

You can sign up to be on our mailing list by entering your email at the bottom of this page. You will receive newsletters from us with important updates, amazing opportunities, and resourceful tips!



Does STEM Without Boundaries offer any resources for students?

Yes! We provide free STEM handouts that help students learn all about science through interactive lessons and activities. Please click here for more information. We also provide weekly posts with advice on professional development topics and various careers on our social media platforms and blog.



Does STEM Without Boundaries offer any programs for students?

Yes! Please click here to learn more about our 2020 Tech Series.



How can I get access to the 2020 Tech Series playlist?

Our 2020 Tech Series videos are on our Youtube channel. Click here to find them!



How can I earn community service hours?

All our Leadership Team Directors and Chapter Presidents can earn community service hours. In addition, you can earn hours by volunteering at our STEM Nights.



How can I be a part of STEM Without Boundaries?

We are looking for dedicated students to be apart of our Leadership Team and Chapter President role. Stay updated on applications re-opening by joining our mailing list or clicking here.



How can students get involved with STEM Without Boundaries?

High school students can get involved by staying connected with us on our platforms to gain access to workshops about helpful topics such as college advice to career exploration. They can also start their own chapter where they will be paired with a mentor to host their own annual STEM Night. SWB provides all the resources, mentorship, and funding to help make it happen. Students will receive recognition for their work, be a leader in a nonprofit organization, and gain valuable professional & real world skills.



How do STEM nights work in a virtual method (due to COVID-19)?

For the October Chapters cycle, all STEM Nights will be held virtually. The STEM Night will start with an Opening Ceremony. Throughout the event, there will be STEM activities and different organizations talking about themselves. It will be an engaging and fun event even though it is on a virtual platform. Chapter Presidents are currently working being trained on virtual platforms to plan wonderful opportunities for their local community. We have a 16-week virtual class in which we go over how to plan STEM Nights, how to advertise, and how to reach out to STEM organizations. This course provides mentorship, funding, and resource



Who is eligible to participate in STEM Without Boundaries and its events?

Anyone can involve themselves in SWB! You can get involved by attending STEM Nights, applying for the Leadership Team, applying to be a Chapter President, or becoming a partner with us.



Who is eligible to participate in STEM Without Boundaries and its events?

Anyone can involve themselves in SWB. You can get involved by attending STEM Nights, applying for the Leadership Team, applying to be a Chapter President, or becoming a partner with us. Find out more by clicking here!



How can I join the Leadership Team?

Applications will re-open for our Fall 2021 term soon, stay tuned!



Partnerships

How can my organization partner with SWB?

We’re always open to partnerships with other organizations! Please fill out this form here and we will get back to you shortly.



How can I do an Instagram Takeover?

We’re always open to doing Instagram Takeovers with other organizations and individuals! Please fill out this form here and we will get back to you shortly.



Chapters

What is STEM Without Boundaries’s mission?

Our main mission is to help Chapter Presidents successfully host STEM Nights in their local communities. We strive to encourage students to pursue careers in STEM through innovative, hands-on activities at STEM Nights and through the various programs & resources we offer.



What is a STEM Night?

A STEM Night is an event planned by Chapter Presidents where elementary school students are invited to learn more about STEM fields through activities and workshops led by STEM organizations at high schools and universities, businesses, local science centers, etc. For more information, please click here.



Where can I sign up to be on the STEM Without Boundaries mailing list?

You can sign up to be on our mailing list by entering your email at the bottom of this page. You will receive newsletters from us with important updates, amazing opportunities, and resourceful tips!



Does STEM Without Boundaries offer any resources for students?

Yes! We provide free STEM handouts that help students learn all about science through interactive lessons and activities. Please click here for more information. We also provide weekly posts with advice on professional development topics and various careers on our social media platforms and blog.



Does STEM Without Boundaries offer any programs for students?

Yes! Please click here to learn more about our 2020 Tech Series.



How can I get access to the 2020 Tech Series playlist?

Our 2020 Tech Series videos are on our Youtube channel. Click here to find them!



How can I earn community service hours?

All our Leadership Team Directors and Chapter Presidents can earn community service hours. In addition, you can earn hours by volunteering at our STEM Nights.



How can I be a part of STEM Without Boundaries?

We are looking for dedicated students to be apart of our Leadership Team and Chapter President role. Stay updated on applications re-opening by joining our mailing list or clicking here.



How can students get involved with STEM Without Boundaries?

High school students can get involved by staying connected with us on our platforms to gain access to workshops about helpful topics such as college advice to career exploration. They can also start their own chapter where they will be paired with a mentor to host their own annual STEM Night. SWB provides all the resources, mentorship, and funding to help make it happen. Students will receive recognition for their work, be a leader in a nonprofit organization, and gain valuable professional & real world skills.



How do STEM nights work in a virtual method (due to COVID-19)?

For the October Chapters cycle, all STEM Nights will be held virtually. The STEM Night will start with an Opening Ceremony. Throughout the event, there will be STEM activities and different organizations talking about themselves. It will be an engaging and fun event even though it is on a virtual platform. Chapter Presidents are currently working being trained on virtual platforms to plan wonderful opportunities for their local community. We have a 16-week virtual class in which we go over how to plan STEM Nights, how to advertise, and how to reach out to STEM organizations. This course provides mentorship, funding, and resource



Who is eligible to participate in STEM Without Boundaries and its events?

Anyone can involve themselves in SWB! You can get involved by attending STEM Nights, applying for the Leadership Team, applying to be a Chapter President, or becoming a partner with us.



Who is eligible to participate in STEM Without Boundaries and its events?

Anyone can involve themselves in SWB. You can get involved by attending STEM Nights, applying for the Leadership Team, applying to be a Chapter President, or becoming a partner with us. Find out more by clicking here!



How can I join the Leadership Team?

Applications will re-open for our Fall 2021 term soon, stay tuned!



Still have more questions? Email us at contact@stemwithoutboundaries.org and we’d be happy to answer them! We will get back to you within 2 - 3

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