The Alabama STEM Ecosystem is the statewide resource to provide equitable, accessible, transdisciplinary STEM education experiences and opportunities for all Alabama learners through effective and trusting cross-sector partnerships to create a sustainable statewide culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and a thriving economic future.

The Alabama STEM Council serves as the Ecosystem’s anchor organization. The Alabama STEM Council was created to advise on ways to improve STEM-related education, career awareness, and workforce development across the state. As the backbone of the Statewide Ecosystem, the STEM Council works to cultivate STEM education and deepen STEM Learning opportunities statewide by providing support, guidance, and resources.

Alabama STEM Ecosystem

The Alamo STEM Ecosystem is a county wide Community of Practice with a commitment to provide STEM/STEAM experiences for all students with a focus on students traditionally underrepresented in STEM/STEAM. The Alamo STEM Ecosystem acts to cultivate a STEM/STEAM mindset with a focus on equity and innovation in our community by aligning and connecting efforts. Some of the current projects that the Alamo STEM Ecosystem has undertaken include Chief Science Officers (hosted by the Intercultural Development Research Association), increasing the number of 8th grade students who select the STEM Endorsement as they transition into high school, Boeing STEM Signing Day, STEM Professional Development Day, and a STEM Asset Map for the community. The Alamo STEM Ecosystem is organized into 18+ committees to enable collaboration within our COP. In a cross-border partnership, the Alamo STEM Ecosystem is partnering with Mexico’s Movimiento STEM on projects like Chief Science Officers and student exchange programs.

Alamo STEM Ecosystem

Amazon Career Choice is an innovative program designed to empower employees by providing them with the resources and support needed to pursue their career goals. This initiative offers financial assistance for education and training in high-demand fields, allowing associates to gain new skills and advance their career paths, whether within Amazon or in the broader job market. Participants can choose from a range of learning options, including college courses, vocational training, and certification programs, all tailored to align with their personal interests and career aspirations. By investing in the future of its workforce, Amazon Career Choice not only enhances individual growth but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and development within the company. With the focus on employee success, this program reflects Amazon’s commitment to cultivating a diverse and skilled workforce ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Amazon Career Choice

Amazon Corporate Services (CS) plays a crucial role in supporting the diverse needs of Amazon’s business operations and its expansive network of customers. This division focuses on delivering high-quality corporate solutions, ranging from human resources and finance to legal and customer service. By leveraging advanced technology and data-driven strategies, Amazon CS aims to optimize internal processes, enhance the employee experience, and foster collaboration across various departments. 

With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, Amazon Corporate Services works to ensure that all business units have the necessary resources and support to excel in a fast-paced digital marketplace. The team is dedicated to providing seamless communication and operational excellence to help drive the company's growth and maintain Amazon's reputation for outstanding service.

Amazon Corporate Services (CS)​

The Delivery Station Customer Service (DSL) role is pivotal in ensuring Amazon's commitment to customer satisfaction. DSL associates are stationed at Amazon's last-mile delivery hubs, where they:

Provide real-time, hands-on support to ensure timely deliveries.

Communicate with customers directly in-person, via phone, and email.

Resolve delivery issues and set appropriate expectations with customers.

Collaborate with warehouse associates and delivery partners to address and rectify delivery challenges.​

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, previous customer service experience, and proficiency with Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Outlook. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive compensation ranging from $34,900 to $62,400 annually, depending on location and experience.

Amazon Delivery Station Customer Service (DSL)

The Amazon Freight Partner program offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to start and grow their own trucking companies, exclusively hauling freight for Amazon. Key features of the program include:​

Low Startup Costs: Amazon provides support to minimize initial expenses.

Amazon-Branded Equipment: Partners receive Amazon-branded trucks and uniforms.

Comprehensive Training: Amazon offers training to ensure partners are well-equipped to manage their businesses.

Consistent Freight: Partners have access to Amazon's freight network, ensuring steady work.

Supportive Community: AFP partners become part of a community of entrepreneurs with access to ongoing support and resources.​

This program is ideal for individuals with a passion for logistics and a desire to build a business with the backing of Amazon's infrastructure and support.​



Amazon Freight Partner

Amazon Pharmacy is an American online pharmacy which is a subsidiary of Amazon. The business was launched on November 17, 2020, initially offering pharmacy service only in the United States.

Amazon Pharmacy

Project Kuiper is Amazon's initiative to provide fast, affordable broadband to communities around the world that are currently unserved or underserved by traditional internet and communications options. To achieve this goal, Amazon will deploy thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) linked to a global network of antennas, fiber, and internet connection points on the ground.​
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Project Kuiper is a long-term initiative. Amazon launched its first two prototype satellites on October 6, 2023, and after achieving 100% success with that mission, expects to begin deploying its satellite constellation in early 2025 and rolling out service later in the year.​
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The project is based out of a state-of-the-art facility in Redmond, Washington, with additional facilities in Kirkland, Washington, and at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.​
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Amazon has secured more than 80 launches to deploy its satellites, including 18 launches on Arianespace’s new Ariane 6 rocket. The Kuiper team is now preparing for a full-scale deployment of its satellite constellation, and plans to begin offering service to customers later this year.

Amazon Project Kuiper

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered, pay-as-you-go basis. Clients will often use this in combination with autoscaling.

Amazon Web Service (AWS)

Our STEM Learning Ecosystem builds on developing or established activities and relationships with the K-12 and higher education institutions in the Saint Clairsville area. Educational institutions include Belmont College, Belmont-Harrison Career Center, Ohio University Eastern, Saint Clairsville-Richland School District and Union Local School District. Additional stakeholders in the Belmont County Community Improvement Corporation (private non-profit economic development agency) and corporate partners from the two leading industries in the region, energy and health.

The shared vision can be summarized with the title “Making Math Real: Connections to the Future”. The objective will be to foster interest in mathematics through its application to project-based STEM learning activities in a variety of subjects; for example, robotics, GPS tracking; 3D printing; engineering, science and health labs; historical reconstruction; gaming and animation and drone technology. Our initial overall design is to share and coordinate existing resources and expertise, develop a base of student interest through school clubs and teacher/mentors, provide project-based STEM learning activities and culminate with a science/math fair.

Appalachian STEM Collaborative

A collaborative initiative of the Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority, the Arizona STEM Ecosystem is a grassroots network of over 900 organizations. SciTech Institute, serving as the ecosystem’s backbone organization, works with these entities to promote STEM awareness and career pathways, build leadership and employability skills, and foster a diverse pipeline of qualified Arizonans entering higher education institutions and the workforce. The network is an inaugural member of an international community of practice, STEM Funders Network STEM Learning Ecosystems, that enables practitioners to share and replicate successful STEM learning opportunities.

Need: Arizona’s STEM industries are flourishing. Between 2017 and 2027, STEM jobs are expected to grow by 21%. This growth will occur largely in the fields of computers and technology, advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, bioscience, and business and financial services. These opportunities, however, can only be harnessed by a diverse workforce proficient in STEM skills and the creativity and critical thinking fostered by STEM literacy. The Arizona STEM Ecosystem is leveraging the state’s flourishing industry base to position Arizona as a national leader in STEM and STEM fields.

 

Approach: SciTech Institute is working with its partners across the state to establish a network of regional hubs that work together to nurture partnerships and synergies across geographic and economic boundaries. They will identify leads and members to work with the focus area coordinators (e.g., local and regional topic experts and specialists) on key focus areas, such as workforce skills, STEM literacy; diversity, equity and inclusion; and STEM learning tools, based on community needs.

 

Key results to date:

In April 2020, SciTech Institute launched a comprehensive digital resource directory on the website (https://scitechinstitute.org/resources/). Currently, there are almost 4,000 resources listed. Among the offerings are links specific to STEM, Music and Art, and Social Science educational resources to support educators, students and parents. For instance, Try This at Home provides hands-on activities for youth and families and Virtual Field Trips & Live Cams enables these groups to virtually visit aquariums, historical places, museums, parks and other natural habitats and zoos, among others. The directory also includes information for Ecosystem Organizations looking to connect with each other in Advanced Manufacturing, Academia, Aerospace & Defense, Bioscience, Computer Technology, Medicine, Mining, etc.
SciTech Institute teamed up with the Arizona Science Center in May to launch the virtual video conference series, STEM Community Lunchtime Conversations, to ensure the STEM community remains engaged and connected in spite of the social distancing forced by COVID-19. These sessions were designed to provide the community the opportunity to discuss current topics around STEM, workforce and innovation. The virtual setting has broadened engagement by reducing geographic, economic and time barriers to attend. Since May 2020, 16+ conversations have been held, including: STEM Education Equity During COVID & Beyond; Do you Tinker, Make, Experiment, Collaborate?; STEM for Students With Exceptional Needs; Building a STEM Ecosystem and Virtual Field Trips. Contact Hope Parker at hparker@scitechinstitute.org or Kelly Greene at kgreene@scitechinstitute.org to sign up as a participant or presenter for a future session.
In November 2020 the SciTech Institute facilitated the creation and digital convening of the Arizona Working Group on Diversity and Equity in STEM. This group, currently consisting of over 30 educators, administrators, and STEM professionals, provides and facilitates a platform where STEMists from a myriad of backgrounds, professions, and stakeholder groups can come together to discuss, provide resources, and take action for equity in STEM education and STEM institutions.
The 2020 STEM & Innovation Summit transitioned to a virtual event due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The September 30 event engaged ~40 presenters, and facilitators drew 300 people online and 150 on Facebook Live.

Arizona SciTech Ecosystem

Berks STEM Connection Ecosystem is focused on providing STEM thinking and learning opportunities for the 70,000+ students in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Through an alliance of business and industry, post-secondary partners, community organizations, and school districts, Berks STEM Connection Ecosystem is able to provide the latest innovations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math together with the Pre-K to post-secondary population to ensure a viable, thriving workforce for the future of Berks County. Initiatives include the creation of the Eastern Pennsylvania Innovation Catalyst (EPIC) Network, the result of a 2019 PAsmart Advancing Grant, through which a strong cadre of teacher leadership and extensive STEM resource lending library available to the county’s schools was developed. Through a partnership with the Science Research Institute, students have opportunities to work in state of the art labs and forge connections with STEM businesses and industries around the world. Berks STEM Connection Ecosystem works in conjunction with Career Ready Berks to provide career readiness information and experiences for students and teachers in Berks County. 