“Madison changed my life.” Marcy Heim, a leader in nonprofit fundraising and UW–Madison alum, talks about access to STEM in our Rural Roots, Research Futures project, recognizing the 20th anniversary of Morgridge Summer Science Camp.
Author: Morgridge Institute for Research
How science camps bridge the divide in rural communities
“Once that belief that certain paths are ‘for other people’ takes hold, it can be difficult to undo.” Wisconsite and former global insurance CEO Patrick Thiele talks about access to STEM in our Rural Roots, Research Futures project, recognizing the 20th anniversary of Morgridge Summer Science Camp.
Rural America: redefining future of innovation
“What seeped into the culture was the idea that if you were the bright kid, you left.” Founder and CEO of the Center on Rural Innovation Matt Dunne talks about access to STEM in our Rural Roots, Research Futures project, recognizing the 20th anniversary of Morgridge Summer Science Camp.
Rural advantage? Innovation may be closer to agriculture than Silicon Valley
“The skills that kids develop growing up rural aren’t weaknesses, but assets.” Entrepreneur and venture investor Marc Nager talks about access to STEM in our Rural Roots, Research Futures project, recognizing the 20th anniversary of Morgridge Summer Science Camp.
The power of partnerships fuel rural school districts
“Everybody needs to think out of the box.” State Rep Todd Novak, R-Dodgeville, talks about access to STEM in our Rural Roots, Research Futures project, recognizing the 20th anniversary of Morgridge Summer Science Camp.”