Colorful label with the text "The Stead Machine" in large orange letters on a green background, surrounded by white gear illustrations. The label also features a smaller orange gear with the text "Discovery World on Market" inside.
A white Ford commercial van with promotional graphics for a STEM-themed event, featuring orange and green text and gear illustrations.

Our services

Large Group Visits (50 - 200 Students)

What does this package include:

  • (1-2) STEAM Machine employees to facilitate STEM Projects and provide educational demonstrations on all projects and equipment.

  • All STEM Project Materials and access to STEM equipment, i.e., Sphero Robots, Digital Microscopes, 3d Pens, Chomp Saws, and more.

  • For a limited time only, FREE Izzy Chips for each student.

What does our visit look like?

  • Our STEAM Team will work with groups of 30 - 35 students in rotations lasting 45 - 60 minutes.

  • Students will participate in hands-on activities based on the curriculum you choose for your school.

  • Each student will get to take home their own button and bag of Izzy Chips.

Things to note:

  • School staff are responsible for rotating children.

  • Curriculum options can vary depending on the STEAM Machine staffing availability

  • We have grants for the following counties:

    • Jackson, Wirt, Roane, and Calhoun - Sponsored by the United Way

    • Ritchie, Pleasants, Doddridge, and Tyler - Sponsored by Antero

    • Wood - Sponsored by Henry Logan

  • The average cost of a STEM Machine visit is $7 per student + transportation costs.

  • Schools or groups with more than 200 students would need to book the van for more than (1) visit.

Small Group Visits (49 or fewer Students)

What does this package include:

  • (1) STEAM Machine employee to facilitate STEM Projects and provide educational demonstrations on all projects and equipment.

  • All STEM Project Materials and access to STEM equipment, i.e., Sphero Robots, Digital Microscopes, 3d Pens, Chomp Saws, and more.

  • For a limited time only, FREE Izzy Chips for each student.

What does our visit look like?

  • Our STEAM Team will provide a 45 -60-minute hands-on lesson per class or small group.

  • Each student will get to take home their own button and bag of Izzy Chips.

Things to note:

  • The teacher must remain in the classroom.

  • Curriculum options can vary depending on the STEAM Machine staffing availability

  • We have grants for the following counties:

    • Jackson, Wirt, Roane, and Calhoun - Sponsored by the United Way

    • Ritchie, Pleasants, Doddridge, and Tyler - Sponsored by Antero

    • Wood - Sponsored by Henry Logan

  • The average cost of a STEAM Machine visit is $10 per student + transportation costs.

Community Events

What does this package include:

  • (1-2) STEAM Machine employees to facilitate STEM Projects and provide educational demonstrations on all projects and equipment.

Things to note:

  • What we bring for your event will vary depending on the STEAM Machine staffing availability and access to power. Other factors that may impact what we bring for the event are location (indoor or outdoor) and the number of participants.

  • STEAM Machine fee is $200 (for 3 hrs.) + transportation costs. *The STEAM Machine will attend a limited number of community events as outreach each year. If your request qualifies for a free event, our team will let you know at the time of booking.

Interested in the STEAM MACHINE?

Use the form below and we will get in touch!

Thanks to our Sponsors

for making the STEAM Machine possible!

Logo of the Antero Foundation featuring a tree with green heart-shaped leaves and the text 'The Antero Foundation' encircling it. Two smaller logos below: Antero Resources and Antero Midstream.
Logo of the Parkersburg-Marietta Contractors Association featuring a circular design with text, and a gear-shaped background.
Logo of the Henry Logan Foundation with a stylized heart shape.
Logo of Chemours company with a colorful hexagon symbol to the left and the word 'Chemours' in red text to the right.