Statistics and Highlights

S&T was one of two universities selected as a pilot to develop a teacher training program as part of the pre-service education. This program has now become the model for other universities across the nation to provide university students with the “PLTW Launch Teacher Credential.”

825 Schools (high, middle and elementary schools in 2021-22)
978 Programs (currently 2021-22 school year)
1,750,000+ students in MO (K-12) have access to PLTW
7,500+ PLTW Teachers in Missouri (as of 2021-22 school year)
- 75 PLTW Missouri Master Teachers (instructors who facilitate Teacher Core Training)

Platinum Sponsor of KC STEM and STEMSTL outreach and support to educators, business partners, and organizations in greater KC and St. Louis, Champion & Community Sponsor of MO Math/Science Coalition
Platinum Sponsor MAESP (Missouri Academy Elementary & Secondary Principals)
S&T hosts Future Health Professionals (HOSA) state leadership conferences and state competitions on S&T campus
S&T hosts FIRST Tech Challenge and VEX Robotics state championships on S&T campus
- Co-sponsor Kansas City and St. Louis area PLTW Engineering and Biomedical Science Capstone Showcases
- Host various professional development workshops for Missouri PLTW network
- Involved with/supporting of Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway Workshops
- Six Flags/PLTW Math, Science & Engineering Day Competition. PLTW Day at Silver Dollar City
  - Higher Education State Funding (21-22): $250K to add PLTW, targeting ten counties (Dent, Texas, Shannon, Carter, Wayne, Butler, Ripley, Oregon, Howell, Douglas)

Participating Counties