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Enhancing Kentucky's K-14 STEM Education Ecosystem

AdvanceKentucky®, an initiative of KSTC, serves as the Kentucky partner within the national STEM ecosystem, STEMx.

Our Vision

STEM360 is an interconnected approach to fostering a dynamic STEM ecosystem in Kentucky where students, educators, and industry partners continuously learn, effectively collaborate, and productively innovate.

Knowledge

STEM360 aims to cultivate STEM knowledge by promoting data-driven decision making, enhancing STEM literacy through curiosity-based classes, and providing educational resources for students and teachers.

STEM Datasets
Datasets

Computer Science Access and Participation Data

Based on the State of AI and Computer Science Education Data, this interactive dataset and visualization provide national and state-level data for the most recent reported school year.

Prichard Committee Groundswell Community Profiles

The Community Profiles page by the Prichard Committee offers interactive dashboards and reports for each Kentucky school district, presenting education, economic, and health data to spark local insight and action.

College Board National and State Data Archive

The College Board’s data archive provides insights into AP exam availability, student participation, and performance trends at state and national levels. View Kentucky’s data to see how students in the state are engaging with AP courses and exams.

Futuriti

Futuriti.org houses numerous resources to help Kentucky's students (and adults) connect their education to career goals. Explore insights on employment trends, internships, and higher education resources that support students in advancing their careers in Kentucky.

KYSTATS Reports

The Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS) provides in-depth reports on education, workforce, and economic data. Access trends in student outcomes, employment, and industry demand to gain insights and inform strategies for Kentucky’s future

FLASH and CLIMBS P4 Data Repository

This repository was created to store, organize, and share data collected for the NSF-funded FLASH and CLIMBS EPSCoR projects, both committed to better understanding flash flooding in headwater streams and mitigating flood impacts in Appalachia.

Kentucky Mesonet

The Kentucky Mesonet, operated by Western Kentucky University, is the state’s official network of automated weather stations that provide real-time, high-quality data on temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and more. Explore real-world weather patterns, practice data analysis, and connect climate information to science, math, geography, agriculture, and emergency management.

Council for Postsecondary Education Interactive Data Center

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s Interactive Data Center offers comprehensive data on college enrollment, student demographics, retention, graduation rates, degree production, and workforce outcomes. Explore interactive reports to analyze trends and support informed decision-making in higher education.

Kentucky Department of Education Open House

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Open House provides access to a wide range of education data, including school performance, assessments, and financial information. Explore interactive reports and insights to support data-driven decision-making in Kentucky’s education system.

National Assessment of Educational Progress

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) measures student achievement in key subjects across states. It provides insights into academic performance, trends, and comparisons to national benchmarks. Explore Kentucky’s state profile to track progress and key education metrics.

Educational Resources
Resources

Pre-Pharmacy AP Alignment

Engineering AP Alignment

AP Transfer Chart 2023

Collaboration

STEM360 fosters a collaborative STEM ecosystem in Kentucky through school-to-career partnerships, networking opportunities, and synergetic initiatives.

Innovation

STEM360 Innovation Challenge

Overview

Kentucky has recently experienced major challenges from environmental changes and natural hazards - severe weather alone caused over $1 billion in damage in 2022. Now you have the chance to be part of the solution! ​​​

Challenge

Identify a climate or environmental opportunity in your community - either local or statewide - and develop a creative STEM-based solution to help solve the problem. Teams will define the problem and solution through a 60-90 Challenge Pitch video, a 3-5 page Innovation Brief describing your research-based solution, and a model of the solution prototype with expert/community feedback. Bonus points will be awarded for using STEM360’s partner data sources such as the NSF-funded FLASH Eastern Kentucky flood data or CAPTIVATE statewide climate data. Winning entries will receive prize money and community recognition.

Application Window

October 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027

See Details Below for Additional Information

STEM360 Teaching Grants

Overview

Big ideas begin in Kentucky classrooms! STEM360 Teaching Grants offer Kentucky K-12 educators up to $1,000 to bring creative, hands-on STEM learning to life and inspire students to explore, collaborate, and solve problems.

Your Opportunity

Propose an original project that engages students in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics while building critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Grant funds may support technology, equipment, materials, and supplies needed to implement your project during the school year. Include an Excel budget attachment with your application.

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Kentucky public, private, and homeschool consortium teachers are eligible.

Application Window

October 1 - December 15, 2026

See Details Below for Additional Information

Innovative Learning Experiences

STEM360 seeks to cultivate a culture of innovation wherever learning occurs by supporting educators in developing and implementing creative STEM learning experiences.

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Additive Manufacturing Center
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SpaceTrek
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The Impact Center
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The Bluegrass Aerospace Experience
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