Explore William Carey University's Inspiring STEM Experiences

Welcome to William Carey University's STEM Lab, where hands-on learning comes to life! We're excited to offer unique opportunities that spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers. Whether you're a school group, a homeschool family, or part of the Carey community, our STEM labs are designed to provide immersive, educational experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Virtual Reality Lab

Take a journey beyond the classroom with our cutting-edge Virtual Reality Lab. Here, students will dive into immersive learning through:

  • Class VR: Engage in virtual reality adventures that make abstract concepts concrete, from historical explorations to outer space.

  • Breakout EDU: Tackle exciting escape room-style challenges that develop problem-solving skills in a collaborative, virtual environment.

  • Mobile Active Floor: Learn while moving with our interactive platform, ideal for kinesthetic learners who thrive on physical engagement combined with digital learning.

Engineering Lab

Our Engineering Lab is all about hands-on, creative learning, where students bring ideas to life through:

  • Robotics: Build and program robots, gaining valuable insights into automation and coding.

  • Engineering Design Challenges: Work in teams to design, build, and test solutions to real-world engineering problems, encouraging collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking.

Step into the cosmos with our StarLab Portable Planetarium! We bring the wonders of space directly to your school district. This engaging experience offers students an immersive journey through the night sky, complete with captivating visuals and interactive storytelling.

  • StarLab Request Fees:

    • Minimum fee: $500 per day (up to 300 students)

    • Maximum per day: 500 students for $600

    • Half Day: $300 per day

    • Additional travel and lodging fees may apply.

We're now accepting group bookings for our STEM Lab experiences starting December 2023. Whether you're interested in our Engineering Lab, Virtual Reality activities, or the Mobile StarLab, we have dates available for both school groups and homeschoolers.

  • School Groups Open Lab Dates: Dec 10, Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 25, March 25, April 8, April 22

  • Homeschool Open Lab Dates: Dec 3, Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, March 18, April 1, April 15, April 25, May 6, May 13

Get ready for an exciting STEM Day Camp for Students! We are also introducing a K-12 STEM Endorsement Program for Teachers. Stay tuned for more information on these enriching opportunities designed to keep STEM education thriving during the summer months.

Share the Adventure

These hands-on experiences are perfect for engaging young minds and enhancing their understanding of STEM concepts in an interactive way. We encourage you to share these opportunities with your students, friends, and family, and let them know about the exciting adventures awaiting them at William Carey University.