STEM Gulf Coast's Virtual STEM Saturday - The Power of Sound STEM Gulf Coast Launches April 17th DOD Sponsored Program to U.S. Military-Connected Families and Communities from Gulfport, MS to Panama City, FL We are exceedingly grateful and proud to partner with the U.S Department of Defense in addressing some of the most urgent educational needs among military families and underrepresented communities” — STEM NOLA CEO Dr. Calvin Mackie NEW ORLEANS, LOUSIANA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Military-connected families and communities along the Gulf Coast, from Gulfport, Mississippi to Panama City, Florida will experience their first STEM Gulf Coast Virtual STEM Saturday on April 17th. Hosted by STEM NOLA, a national leader in design and delivery of STEM-based activities, programs and events, students in grades K – 12 will participate in their first virtual STEM activity. In 2020, STEM NOLA received a $2.79 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to expand its educational workshops and access to virtual programming across the Gulf South, serving military-connected families and communities. More than 150 K-12 students will participate in the FREE STEM Gulf Coast event.