Our Vision
To unite K-12, institutes of higher education, and STEM industry partners in an unprecedented approach to transforming STEM education and workforce opportunities throughout the region. Our vision is that the work of the Hub will facilitate regional knowledge-sharing, research, and productive partnerships for supporting K-12 students and teachers in STEM.
Our Mission
The West TN STEM Hub serves as a resource for West Tennessee to increase students’ interest in and preparedness for the STEM workforce. The Hub takes a multi-pronged approach to engaging target audiences through a variety of activities including providing materials for individual exploration, in-classroom and out of classroom learning opportunities, teacher training, and creating conversations between K-12, higher education, and industry around STEM education. Collaborative partnerships between the Hub and STEM community professionals are the cornerstone of this work. The Hub is led by the University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering with partnership from the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Our Impact
Updated annually, we share highlights from the impact of the West TN STEM Hub’s programs through our Impact Statement. Check it out!
The West Tennessee STEM Hub is part of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network.