Kummer Center for STEM Education

Staff Spotlight: Justin Sanders

Posted by on March 2, 2026

This Staff Spotlight introduces you to Justin Sanders, program director for K-12 engagement in the Kummer Center for STEM Education.

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Celebrate Donna Luechtefeld’s retirement March 11

Posted by on February 23, 2026

You’re invited to celebrate the retirement of Donna Luechtefeld, senior program support coordinator, 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the Kummer Center for STEM Education, located in Room 105 Centennial Hall.

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Volunteer to help with Engineering Day Feb. 26

Posted by on February 16, 2026

The Missouri S&T’s Kummer Center for STEM Education will host more than 500 students in grades 7-12 for Engineering Day on Thursday, Feb. 26, and volunteers are needed. The event will run from 9 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m.

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Summer camp registration now open for 2026 

Posted by on January 14, 2026

S&T is now accepting registrations for summer camps, which offer students of all ages the chance to explore, create and learn through hands-on STEM experiences. 

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Haunted Mine offers free admission, STEM-themed event Oct. 24

Posted by on October 20, 2025

The Kummer Center for STEM Education will team up with the Haunted Mine for a free, one-night-only event, STEM in the Shadows, for K-12 students and their families. 

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Register now for today’s keynote with Donnie Campbell, the real-life inspiration behind Ted Lasso

Posted by on July 23, 2025

Fans of the hit Apple TV series Ted Lasso won’t want to miss a special keynote session featuring Donnie Campbell, the high school teacher and basketball coach who inspired the show’s title character.

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Register to hear the real-life inspiration behind Ted Lasso speak July 23

Posted by on July 16, 2025

Fans of the hit Apple TV series Ted Lasso won’t want to miss a special keynote session featuring Donnie Campbell – the high school teacher and basketball coach who inspired the show’s title character. Campbell will speak at the Kummer Center for STEM Education’s Midwest STEM Conference at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center.

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Alexandra Butler to speak at STEM Exploration Day May 7

Posted by on April 24, 2025

Alexandra Butler, celebrity makeup artist and Missouri S&T alumna, will be the featured speaker during STEM Exploration Day at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, in Leach Theatre. Butler’s career journey spans from a background in industrial engineering to success in the creative field of makeup artistry.

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Summer camp counselor information table

Posted by on January 30, 2025

The Kummer Center for STEM Education will have an information table, with 2024 summer camp counselors, in the Havener Center Atrium from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Wed., Feb. 5.

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Miners in the Making After School Program hosts first family STEM night

Posted by on December 10, 2024

The Miners in the Making After School Program hosted its first family STEM night 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The event had an excellent turnout, with 58 attendees that included currently enrolled students and their families and 26 staff members.

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