Support STEM at CFS

Our STEM program is growing! This year, we hired a fantastic new STEM Chair, Debbie Witmer, and created a new STEM Flex Center in Wilkins. With growth comes greater need. Can you help us fund equipment in the following areas? All gifts until we reach our goal of $25,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Dr. John Grunwell ’60!

Additionally, gifts of $100 or greater will allow you to enjoy STEM classroom visits and a reception in our STEM Flex Center on March 31, 2023, part of our Founder’s Day events to celebrate our 105th birthday!
Expand the links below to view desired needs in each STEM area! 

List of 7 items.

  • Biology

    • Biology models would be used by both biology and advanced biology, and possible future anatomy classes, allowing for hands-on understanding of the links between form and function.

  • Chemistry

    • Scientific analytical balances to add to the efficiency and safety of lab work.
    • Laboratory oven, distillers, spectrophotometers and more would allow students to perform a wide variety of chemical investigations relevant to the concepts being learned in chemistry and AP chemistry classes. This will help boost students’ STEM-confidence and prepare them for college chemistry.

  • Engineering

    • Thunder cutter, drills, impact drivers, saws and more
      will outfit the new STEM Flex Center. These tools, both hand tools and larger tools, will be essential to the design and manufacturing process. By selecting Ryobi tools, hazards from corded tools is eliminated and by using exchangeable, rechargeable batteries, they are cost-efficient as well.

      In addition, the thunder laser is an industrial laser cutter for materials. This would be used in conjunction with arts curriculum such as woodshop, and allow for both intricate and large scale design work. 

    • A CNC X-Carve is a desktop CNC machine that would help students machine their own parts.

  • Physics

    • Oscilloscopes to display the wave nature of simple harmonic motion. and Vernier equipment for the study of the relationship between forces and motion, particularly the acceleration of objects. These could also be useful in a future engineering class – particularly one involving electronics.

  • R&D Discretionary Fund

    • As we fully develop our STEM curriculum, an R&D fund allows for continued professional development, training, school visits and materials/supplies/equipment not yet realized.

  • Robotics

    • A VRC Spin Up Scoring Element, VEX V5 Competition Kit and rolling toolbox will help our Robotics team more competitive at annual VEX competitions. 

  • Technology

    • Padcasters will help us advance our AV course material and curriculum, as well as being an intricate tool as we work to develop a  new multimedia design course.
    • The resin printer is for 3D modeling.
    • VR headsets support our game design course.
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