Henrico PAL STEM Program 

We are delighted to be launching 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 Facebook, Inc.

Do you have a child age 12-14 years old? If so, Our STEM Program has another Facebook Engineer of the Week Sprint. Click below to start your registration! 

What is the Facebook Engineer of the week sprint?

Participants must be 12-14 years old.

1. Participants must have access to a laptop, internet, and a free download Scratch 3.0 program
2. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants following successful registration prior to the start of the first session. 
3. The program will meet on every Tuesday, Oct. 12th – Nov. 30, 2021 from 4-6 PM
4. Capacity for the pilot is 12 children.
5. Registration fee is FREE!
6. Registration questions can be sent to info@henricopal.org.​
7. ​We will accept students Monday October 11th , 2021  or until the class is full.

registration instructions

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The Robotics Club! 

*Ages 14-16
*Every Wednesday 5:00pm-6:30pm 
*Starts October 20th 2021
*Registration is FREE!
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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! 

Daphne Schmidt 

STEM Coordinator 
stem@henricopal.org

Mrs. Schmidt, is thrilled to have the opportunity to explore the wonder of STEM with the students of PAL in an engaging, supportive setting.  Through STEM education, students develop the core knowledge and skills necessary to successfully tackle challenging problems and develop innovative solutions. The path to the future is full of opportunities yet to be discovered, and STEM education is a vital component- preparing our Henrico PAL students for careers in not only traditional STEM fields but in all career paths. 

Vincent Hughes 

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

Melissa Moore

STEM Instructor
stem@henricopal.org

If you could travel at the speed of light, you could reach Pluto in just four hours!

​​Stem Quote of the Month

"There's nothing I believe in more strongly that getting young people interested in science and engineering, for a better tomorrow, for all humankind" 

​ -Bill Nye

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