Welcome to the
Minnesota STEM Partnership
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Executive Director, Dr. Michael G. Wulf, awarded the 2024 National NCWIT AiC Educator Award.
From personalized STEM and STEAM academic coaching to college application assistance and career preparation, Dr. Wulf has been dedicated to providing the guidance and support necessary for BIPOC students to succeed.
We are so proud!
SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, Events & Leagues
FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC)
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. FIRST LEGO League participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. In FIRST
FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. FIRST LEGO League participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. In FIRST LEGO League, students engage in hands-on STEM experiences, building confidence, growing their knowledge and developing habits of learning. FIRST LEGO League’s three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.
Check out https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll for more information!
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC)
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
It’s way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams (up to 15 team members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format.
Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizin
It’s way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams (up to 15 team members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format.
Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and working as a team.
The robot kit is reusable from year to year and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming. Teams design and build robots, raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach to earn specific awards. Participants are eligible to apply for $80M+ in college scholarships.
Check out https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc for more information!
FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC)
FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC)
FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC)
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.”
Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand,
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.”
Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship.
Check out https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/what-is-first-robotics-competition for more information.
Sumo Robot Wrestling
Student Overall Wellness
FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC)
Minnesota STEM Partnership offers a completely incredible boundaryless robotics program called "Sumo"! This program runs every Spring and each participating organization brings their best prepared teams to our State Sumo Robotics Tournament.
We offer two levels - a Middleweight Division for the new robotics students and the Mammoth Heavyw
Minnesota STEM Partnership offers a completely incredible boundaryless robotics program called "Sumo"! This program runs every Spring and each participating organization brings their best prepared teams to our State Sumo Robotics Tournament.
We offer two levels - a Middleweight Division for the new robotics students and the Mammoth Heavyweight Division for those students that are into coding, autonomous driving, and AI!
In 2025, we will host a regional tournament with teams in Missouri, Wisconsin, & Illinois.
NSBE Jr Twin Cities
Student Overall Wellness
Student Overall Wellness
Join the NSBE Jr. Twin Cities chapter to gain critical knowledge, access to engineering professionals, scholarships and incredible workshops that will not only build but reinforce a STEM Identity in our youth. We are a K-12 program and alternate meeting locations in both St. Paul and Minneapolis on a monthly basis.
Register with MN STEM.
Check out www.nsbejrtc.org for more information.
Student Overall Wellness
Student Overall Wellness
Student Overall Wellness
We are partnered with Revival Fitness LLC & Revival Mentoring to provide coaching and counseling to students during their Professional Development Journey. Join the STEAMFiiT movement to create a whole professional development experience for students to look at wellness from a fitness, nutrition, and well-being perspective.
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FLASHBACK! Sponsor Launch Event 9/13/2018!
Our Purpose and Vision
Dr. Michael G. Wulf
An IT Veteran with 36 year’s of corporate and volunteer experience has prepared me for this challenge! I am also a member and leader in several professional, educational, and technical organizations across the country. Each year, we attend a variety of webinars and conferences to better guide our students toward successful decisions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and professions.
My life's work is focused on this effort so much so I received my doctorate in education and went on to start a technical & education consulting practice.
In essence, I have been working as an educator for the past three decades without realizing my true passion!
We look forward to serving you!
Resume: www.LinkedIn.com/in/MGWulf
Company Profile: linkedin.com/company/mnstempartners
Program Services
Student & Family Career Coaching
Since 2005 we've worked through national & local organizations to promote student success with family support! The Minnesota STEM Partnership is designed to leverage decades of specific STEM experience to promote a sustainable high school pipeline towards options in education and careers in technology.
We go where the need is greatest so that all families and students are welcome and prepared to succeed.
The Minnesota STEM Partnership is a lifelong partnership intended to guide students and especially their families through a multitude of STEM activities, soft skills and professional development from kindergarten to career!
Intern with Us!
MSP Interns have opportunities with us through our initiative sponsored by WebDemoZ Technical Education Consulting to ensure our students have STEM opportunities locally. We are recruiting college students and have placed thousands of college students from Minnesota State, Iowa State, U of MN, and beyond!
Contact us for more information! info.mnstempartners.org
Program Overview & Sponsorship
Navigating STEM - We are your partner!
Families and students unfamiliar with dozens of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) options, programs and activities may feel overwhelmed figuring out what is available or where to direct their education efforts. Family priorities are focused on surviving daily challenges and in many cases can use help navigating STEM options in education and careers for their student(s). Despite how welcoming many programs can be, some STEM after school programs often make students feel uncomfortable or feel aren’t a good fit or too hard. We're here to help you find and walk you through what yis best for your student. Let us help guide the way.
MSP membership is free to families and students! Those who agree to participate in a confidential longitudinal technology leadership development study will also benefit from this organization.
Registere Here: Student & Family Registration
Local Organization Collaboration
Collaboration with an incredible group of organizations locally is a key success factor. Finding those organizations geographically close to students who need them most and connecting them is our mission. Our primary objective is student success. We are here to help support a positive engagement with our partner organizations - with the student‘s needs in mind first.
National Collaboration
We are dedicated to bringing national organizations and support to local Minnesota students. Organizations such as BDPA, NSBE, BiT and others at the forefront of providing "off ramp" options from Minnesota only programs when necessary. We’ll leverage a national family of STEM students and professionals to enable student success locally and abroad.
Education & Post-Secondary Engagement
We are dedicated to supporting students from Kindergarten to Career! The roads are sometimes difficult as students move from primary to secondary school with a dramatic drop-off in participation in higher grade levels. MSP intends to promote programs and expectations for higher post-secondary program retention and graduation rates.
Career & Workforce Development
We will to increase post-secondary job-placement beyond 90% for our MSP “member” students.
Post-Secondary Affiliates
MSP Professional Affiliations
Non-Profit Sponsors
National Community Affiliates
Business Sponsors
GOVERNMENT & CIVIC
