Henrico PAL STEM Program 

We were delighted to launch our brand-new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program
at the Henrico Police Athletic League in October 2021, sparking young minds to explore STEM and STEM careers.  STEM is more than a just a blending of core content areas, it is a way of approaching challenges in today’s society with a spirit of creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and clear communication.
This program has been brought to us by the sponsorship of Altria Group, Inc. and Meta. 

Intro To Robotics

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​Have you ever wanted to build electrical circuits?
Would you like to design and program a robot?
Will you be going to 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the fall?
If so, this one-day Intro to Robotics camp is for you!
 
Henrico PAL and SPARKY 384, a local robotics group, are partnering to offer a one-day Intro to Robotics on Friday, August 5 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center.
 
This camp can accommodate up to 20 students who are interested in STEM and Robotics. 
Additional registrants will be put on a waiting list.
 
Students may be dropped off beginning at 7:30 am.  All students should be picked up by 5:30 pm.  Lunch will be provided.

​ In addition, in 2018 the U.S. Bureau of Labor revealed that the median income for U.S. STEM workers was $84,880 per year, well above that of non-STEM workers who earned a median wage of $37,020.

Did you know? 

Did you know that according to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17% annually,while other occupations are growing more slowly at 9.8%?

​ HPAL will be exploring STEM with all of our students on a weekly basis through investigations in engineering, coding and robotics, and more.

​To open the doors of opportunity for our youth, we must provide them with experiences, in both formal and informal settings, to explore best practices in STEM, and the pathways to pursue STEM careers.

Meet our STEM Team! 

Chris Belcher

STEM Coordinator 
stem@henricopal.org

Mrs. Belcher is excited to explore the world of STEM with the students of Henrico PAL!  Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education not only allows students to strengthen their foundational knowledge, but also helps students develop 21st century skills including problem solving, critical thinking, flexibility, curiosity, and communication that will help them achieve success in their future careers and personal lives.  Through the Henrico PAL STEM Program, students will have the opportunity to work in an engaging and supportive environment while tackling challenging problems with ingenuity and creativity and sharing their solutions with confidence!

Vincent Hughes 

STEM Instructor
stem@henricopal.org

David Williams Jr. 

STEM Instructor 
stem@henricopal.org

Ann Wallace 

STEM Instructor
stem@henricopal.org

Elizabeth Guidry

STEM Instructor
stem@henricopal.org

Monique Brown 

STEM Instructor
stem@henricopal.org

Shannon Szukal

STEM Instructor
stem@henricopal.org

Because it is coated in rust, Mars appears to be red in photographs

​​Stem Quote of the Month

"It's a passport to the world. Engineering is that base qualification that can take you anywhere."

​-Regina Moran, CEO of 'Fujitsu' Ireland and president of Engineers of Ireland.

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