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Exhibit B-4<br />
Project #5 - STREAM Factory<br />
Project Information<br />
Project Contact<br />
24<br />
Dr. Katherine Rueff<br />
The STREAM Factory<br />
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT | SECTION 19<br />
The Michiana Science and Technology Center, Inc. (MSTCi) is developing a dynamic STEM (science,<br />
technology, engineering, and mathematics) hands-on center in the South Bend downtown area to<br />
provide project-based learning space, K-12 and educator professional development, and a<br />
centralized community STEM resource facility for the northern Indiana region.<br />
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE REGION ENGAGED CURRENT TRENDS<br />
Project Ownership, Partners & Experience<br />
(Project Type & Readiness)<br />
Project Description<br />
Project Location<br />
Project Category<br />
Industry Alignment<br />
Project Partners<br />
Project Experience<br />
The STREAM Factory (Science Technology Research Engineering Art & Architecture Mathematics)<br />
will be the primary STEM education hub in the northern Indiana region. The STREAM Factory is<br />
designed around the 8 economic sectors of the region to develop a thriving STEM workforce for<br />
current and future industries and employers.<br />
The facility will provide an innovative exhibit space for students, career development classrooms and<br />
laboratory space, and a STEM resource area with a lending library for educators and the community.<br />
Additionally, The STREAM Factory will provide continued professional development courses for K-12<br />
educators and parents.<br />
South Bend downtown Renaissance District, St. Joseph County<br />
635 South Lafayette Street, South Bend, IN<br />
Education and incumbent workforce<br />
Regional technology and manufacturing industries<br />
MSTCi has direct and informal relationships with the following partners who have supported and<br />
continue to support our endeavors and activities:<br />
University of Notre Dame, Purdue University, Indiana University South Bend, St. Mary's College, Ivy<br />
Tech, South Bend Community Schools Corporation, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation,<br />
Elkhart Community Schools, Notre Dame QuarkNet, Innovation Park, enFocus, Joint Institute for<br />
Nuclear Astrophysics, Notre Dame Center for STEM Education, SJC Public Libraries, ETHOS,<br />
Michiana Astronomical Society, Thorne-Grodnik LLP, Project Lead The Way, Chamber of<br />
Commerce, Union Station Technology Center<br />
MSTCi is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, STEM education organization located in the northern Indiana region,<br />
incorporated in 2013. Throughout that time MSTCi has provided and managed STEM expos,<br />
educational forums, and hands-on exhibits along side its many community partners.<br />
In 2015 MSTCi will launch a comprehensive, online searchable STEM resource database. The STEM<br />
database will provide the community with access to detailed information about regional STEM events,<br />
educational experiences and employment opportunities, such as internships.<br />
The MSTCi Board is comprised of local community leaders and educators including members from<br />
academia, public education, engineering, marketing, law, and small businesses.<br />
STATE OF THE REGION<br />
& QUALITY OF PLACE<br />
VISION & STRATEGY PROJECTS<br />
STAKEHOLDERS, EXECUTION<br />
& STRUCTURAL CHANGES<br />
BENCHMARKING<br />
& MEASUREMENT<br />
5_SJC_STREAM Factory at RD<br />
REGIONALCITIESOFNORTHERN<strong>INDIANA</strong>.ORG |<br />
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
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