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. 

Are you a rising 7th-9th Grader? Then this SUMMER STEM ACADEMY is for YOU! 

Climate Change is a globally urgent issue! Climate-changing greenhouse gasses, released by the burning of fossil fuels, basically trap heat energy like a blanket around the Earth. Two of the greatest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions are transportation and manufacturing. Making the transition to E-mobility (electric vehicles) and additive manufacturing (3D printing) in transportation and manufacturing could be a powerful means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In this course students will:
 1. Explore the impact of Climate Change on the planet Earth 
2. Investigate technology being developed to combat its effects 3. Build and test model cars with various energy sources
4. Try your hand at additive manufacturing using our 3D printers
5. Includes exciting field trips and interactions with field experts

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​ 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

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