STEM @
Skook29
Building the future of learning in Schuylkill County through creativity, computational thinking, and the courage to make yourself.
STEM@Skook29 is Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29's regional STEM ecosystem initiative serving Schuylkill County. “Skook” is familiar local shorthand for Schuylkill County.
Choose Your Path
STEM@Skook29 serves everyone in our region — find the resources and opportunities made for you.
Discover competitions, makerspaces, leadership programs, and real-world STEM experiences.
Access STEELS support, EdTech resources, professional learning, and classroom tools.
Strategic STEM ecosystem support, workforce alignment, and district-level initiatives.
Explore partnership opportunities, sponsorships, and workforce collaboration programs.
Featured Programs
From competitive robotics to AI-powered classrooms, our programs put students and teachers at the center of innovation.
STEM Competitions
Robotics, coding, science olympiad, and regional competitions that challenge students to apply real skills in high-stakes environments.
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Make@Skook29
Hands-on making, design thinking, and fabrication. Students turn ideas into reality through 3D printing, laser cutting, and more.
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Chief Science Officers
Students in grades 6–12 are elected by their peers as STEM ambassadors, then develop Action Plans that lead change in their schools and communities.
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STEELS@Skook29
Supporting educators in implementing Pennsylvania's STEELS standards with curriculum resources, coaching, and professional learning.
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EdTech & AI
Practical AI literacy, classroom technology integration, and future-ready digital tools for teachers and students across the region.
See Everything We Do
Explore the full range of STEM programs, partnerships, and opportunities available through IU29.
Practical AI Support, Built for Educators
Explore two lightweight demonstrations that show how STEM@Skook29 turns AI literacy into useful classroom and district support.
STEELS Lesson Hook Generator
Select a grade band and topic to generate a hands-on, STEELS-aligned lesson hook.
Try the Lesson Hook Generator →EdTech Concierge
Ask a classroom technology or AI question and receive a practical next step plus related professional learning.
Ask the EdTech Concierge →No login required. No student data collected. These demos use prebuilt support logic rather than a live external AI service.
Upcoming Events
Competitions, professional development, student showcases, and community gatherings — there's always something happening.