Paying it forward

Norfolk Public Schools student Maggie Jordan (Summer STEAM Ambassador ’14 and ’15) and her fellow Speedcuber have partnered with Old Dominion University and Engineers Without Borders to hold Norfolk, Virginia’s first cubing competition recognized by the World Cube Association. ODU Big Blue Open will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015. Link here for more information: […]

Virginia STEAM Academy’s Corps of Statewide Summer Scholars Swells to 300+

This summer, Virginia STEAM Academy proudly added another 123 young scholars to its ranks of esteemed Summer STEAM student ambassadors. Since 2013, Virginia STEAM Academy has received over 1000 Summer STEAM applications. Summer STEAM is the Academy’s cost-free, one-week, summer, residential academy intended to inspire and expose rising 6th-8th grade students from across the commonwealth […]

Mr. Vern Williams receives the “Tommy” Award

Master middle school math teacher and Summer STEAM instructor Mr Vern Williams was recognized at the TJ Partnership Fund’s annual Awards Reception, Thursday, June 11. Mr. Williams received the “Tommy” Award — lightheartedly named after Mr. Jefferson in the spirit of contemporary awards (Grammys, Tonys, Emmys etc.). It is given each year to prominent members […]

Virginia STEAM Academy signs partnership agreement with Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Virginia STEAM Academy and the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).  The purpose of the MOU is to raise awareness of and increase access to Virginia STEAM Academy offerings.  HRHA has agreed in part to provide scholarships to the Summer STEAM program, Virginia STEAM Academy’s signature weeklong, summer, […]

Virginia STEAM Academy welcomes a new board member

In April 2015, the board welcomed Jim Cheng. Cheng has over 25 years experience as a technology entrepreneur, angel/private capital investor, business leader and a senior state government executive. He currently is associated with New Richmond Ventures, and Blue Heron Capital, teaches Entrepreneurship at the UVA Engineering School and is Of Counsel to the Law […]

Chrysler Museum of Art signs partnership agreement with Virginia STEAM Academy

Renowned, Norfolk-based Chrysler Museum has signed a partnership agreement with Virginia STEAM Academy, making it the Academy’s first official arts partner. The Chrysler Museum will apply its considerable expertise in the visual arts and relationships within and across the broader arts community to support the Virginia STEAM Academy mission. The mission of the Virginia STEAM […]

Riverside Health System becomes Virginia STEAM Academy’s first health care partner

Newport News-headquartered Riverside Health System has signed a partnership agreement with Virginia STEAM Academy, making it the Academy’s first health care partner. Riverside will provide health, science specific and non-profit business management course content, guest lectures, and seminars. It will support Virginia STEAM Academy students in STEAM, STEAM-Humanities or STEAM-Health research projects, offer shadowing opportunities […]

Radford University signs partnership agreement with Virginia STEAM Academy

Radford University, located in southwestern Virginia, has become the sixth university to sign a partnership agreement with Virginia STEAM Academy. Radford will provide research opportunities for Virginia STEAM Academy students and faculty, co-develop and –deliver curriculum and professional development offerings, and contribute to the development of residential life policies and procedures that significantly inform the […]