Lyra's STEM+ Kit Service

Lyra is a non-profit organization that aims to bridge the gap between current implementations of STEM education in underserved secondary schools and the interactive learning needed to initiate a career in STEM+ fields.

How does Lyra bridge this gap?

Our STEM+ Kits are hybrid presentation modules designed for students to immerse themselves in fields that they may not have as much exposure to. Each STEM+ Kit encompasses one topic of our various series. Students are not only exposed to real-life career applications of each topic, but through Lyra’s hybrid design, students can work together in-person with physical resources provided by Lyra while trained mentors lead these workshops virtually.

With our STEM+ Kits, we strive to help students discover their professional identity and develop the skills and knowledge that they need to succeed in their chosen career paths. Our STEM+ Kits can be tailored based on student needs, age/level, and district requirements.

What STEM+ Kit series does Lyra offer?

Career Development

This series walks students through various career readiness activities and discussions, including:

Introduction to college applications
Alternative post-high school options
Personal finance and budgeting
Resume building
Networking
Soft skills
Presentation development

Core STEM

This series aims to translate STEM topics students learn in the classroom into careers and increase exposure to different paths. Topics include:

Computer Science
Medicine
Math and Business
Various engineering disciplines, including biomedical, mechanical, electrical, etc.

Entrepreneurship

Throughout this series, students are encouraged to build their own startup in order to strengthen analytical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. This includes guidance with:

Creating a Lean Startup Model
Identifying target markets
Customer discovery
Marketing and branding
Elevator pitches and public speaking

Guest Speaker

This series exposes students to various young STEM+ professionals in order to help students understand the full breadth of career options available to them post-high school.