The WVU STEAM Technical Assistance Center partners with West Virginia educators, schools, and industry to design and deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect innovation to opportunity. Through immersive programs, professional learning, and research-based practice, the Center equips teachers and students to apply problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration to real-world challenges. The Center supports educators across content areas, bringing dynamic, STEAM rich learning directly into classrooms. Serving education and supporting workforce readiness, the Center focuses on grades 6–12, ensuring that students across West Virginia gain skills and confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
To build a future where every West Virginia learner—and the educators who guide them—can see, shape, and sustain innovation in their own communities. The STEAM TAC envisions a statewide ecosystem where project-based learning, entrepreneurship, and cross-disciplinary thinking inspire the next generation of creators, problem-solvers, and leaders.
As a hub for STEAM learning, the Center offers a comprehensive approach to help West Virginia educators incorporate STEAM learning into their classroom teaching. Those who sign up not only receive customized lesson plans, toolkits and instructional resources – free of charge – but they also engage in a STEAM TAC classroom immersion, tailored to their grade level, chosen activity and local community.
Educators work alongside STEAM specialists as they lead hands-on STEAM experiences with real-world and cross-curricular applications.
To bolster a transdisciplinary approach to learning, all middle and high school educators are encouraged to participate, regardless of what subjects they teach.
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STEAM skills, concepts and practices empower today’s youth to gain the skill sets necessary to succeed in today’s ever-evolving workforce landscape.
By integrating STEAM exercises into West Virginia classrooms in fun, accessible ways, we are helping students hone problem-solving skills and innovative mindsets to prepare them for college and/or STEAM-based careers.
The STEAM TAC has designed lesson plans and immersive experiences that nurture critical thinking and interdisciplinary studies with real-world relevancy and career exploration. They also emphasize career opportunities to pursue right here in West Virginia.
STEAM TAC specialists are master teachers with decades of experience in leading hands-on STEAM lessons. Their unique backgrounds, teaching styles and areas of expertise dovetail bringing creative, engaging STEAM learning into the classroom.
Meet the STEAM TAC teamThe STEAM TAC aims to cultivate unique partnerships with local STEAM experts, educators, service learning providers and caregivers, as well as national STEAM-focused programs to help inspire innovative ways to educate and empower students.
