​​STEM City was born out of a shared community vision to recognize, celebrate and expand the tremendous human and capital assets in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that exist in Flagstaff. We connect the vibrancy of Flagstaff’s STEM businesses, organizations and resources to our schools, students and families to strengthen our education, economy and environment. We employ our passion for STEM to empower and create real, meaningful impact for all the citizens of Flagstaff.


Our Mission
STEM City seeks to elevate people and place through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Our Values
At our core we are driven by passion for STEM and a desire to do more for our community. We value collaborative spirit, inclusiveness, a willingness to try new things and personal relationships. We operate with transparency, integrity and work in the world of the possible.

Our Vision
Flagstaff citizens are enabled and inspired to access, understand and value STEM.
Flagstaff’s STEM assets are interwoven with a world-class education system allowing all learners to understand the role of STEM in their lives and expand their vision of the possible.
Flagstaff is a thriving community that uses STEM to solve community problems.

Our Strategy
STEM City engages the Flagstaff STEM community to create connections and collaborations that promote STEM organizations, strengthen STEM literacy and sustain STEM initiatives. STEM City connects and convenes collaborative STEM orientated businesses and organizations, schools, educators and parents to identify and develop and deliver engaging activities that lead to STEM learning, development of 21st Century skills and a Flagstaff workforce poised to succeed in tomorrow’s economy.