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Dr. Salazar from Hialeah, FL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Full STEAM Ahead

My students need supplies to develop a Biotech Lab that will spark an interest in STEAM related careers and prepare them for a successful future in a rapidly changing world!

  • $1,990 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Bright, motivated, enthusiastic, eclectic, resilient, tenacious, humble, compassionate... these are just a few words that describe my students at iMater Preparatory Academy, a Tittle I chatter school in Miami Dade County. Nestled in the heart of Hialeah between a railroad track and the metro rail my students bloom like the lotus flower out of mud as it is not where you are from that makes you who you are. Their resilience and drive motivates and inspires me to continue to push them to new limits, to strive for resources so that they may have a chance at achieving their dreams.

My Project

STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. STEAM is important because it pervades every part of our lives. Science is everywhere in the world around us. Technology is continuously expanding into every aspect of our lives. Engineering is the basic designs of roads and bridges, but also tackles the challenges of changing global weather and environmentally-friendly changes to our home. Mathematics is in every occupation, every activity we do in our lives. By exposing students to STEAM and giving them opportunities to explore STEAM-related concepts, they will develop a passion for it and hopefully pursue a job in a STEAM field. A curriculum that is STEAM-based has real-life situations to help the student learn. Programs like Engineering For Kids integrates multiple classes to provide opportunities to see how concepts relate to life in order to hopefully spark a passion for a future career in a STEAM field.

In order to meet our STEAM goals, we have created distinct science tracks for our high schools students that will prepare them to peruse careers in science, medicine, and engineering.

In order for these components to be successful and to expand course offering labs must have labs equipped to take them into the future of science. This is where your supports comes in!

Dr. Salazar Imater Academy High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Chromebook 11 G5 Education Edition 11 6 Celeron N3060 4 GB RAM • CDW-G $197.99 3 $593.97
Pipettor, Carolina Research, 2.0 to 20 L • Carolina Biological Supply Company $179.95 1 $179.95
Pipettor, Carolina Research, 20 to 200 L • Carolina Biological Supply Company $179.95 1 $179.95
Pipettor, Carolina Research, 100 to 1,000 L • Carolina Biological Supply Company $179.95 1 $179.95
Pipettor, Carolina Research, 0.5 to 10 L • Carolina Biological Supply Company $179.95 1 $179.95
Micropipet Tips, Blue, Sterile, 100-1,000 uL, Case of 1,000 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $111.15 1 $111.15
Microcentrifuge Tubes, 1.5 mL, Polypropylene, Mixed Colors, Sterile, Pack of 1,000 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $54.00 1 $54.00
Micropipet Tips, Yellow, Nonsterile, Bulk, 1-200 L, Bag of 1,000 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $49.95 1 $49.95
Micropipet Tips, Yellow, Sterile, 1-200 L, Rack of 96 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $13.95 1 $13.95

Materials cost

$1,542.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $94.88

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,690.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$298.38

Total project goal

$1,989.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,989.22

1 Donor

-$1,989.22

Donations toward project cost

-$1,690.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$298.38

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