Outstanding Learning Environments Prepare Students for Success - William and Helen Thomas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Center

Support the Campaign

Our region’s continuing economic development as the "Research Coast” hinges on providing students with a world-class education in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). 

Located at IRSC’s fastest-growing campus in St. Lucie West, the new 47,619 square-foot multi-story William and Helen Thomas STEM Center will house:

• State-of-the-art, computer-equipped teaching labs designed to link math and science concepts to practical research, engineering and industry applications through "real world” projects
• Technology-supported classrooms with the capability to receive and transmit presentations between IRSC’s Main Campus, area research institutes, and community STEM resources
• Science labs to support teaching and student research in the areas of biology, microbiology, biotechnology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, environmental sciences, botany and other life sciences
• Technology-enhanced "knowledge room”, where students will collaborate on research projects and present their projects to business and industry leaders.

The Campaign

The IRSC Foundation’s goal is to raise $1 million in private support to enhance the technology and equipment needed to equip the William and Helen Thomas STEM Center. You can help through gifts of cash, appreciated stocks, real estate, charitable gift annuities, and more. Permanent STEM Naming Opportunities are available, and major gifts may be pledged for up to five years.

To help through an outright or deferred gift, please contact Ann Decker, Executive Director of the IRSC Foundation, at 772-462-4786 or via email at adecker@irsc.edu.

Naming Opportunities Are Available

You can permanently link your name to an IRSC classroom, lab, or educational area through a Naming Opportunity.

Many highly-visible locations are perfect for honoring loved ones, increasing awareness of your business, and demonstrating your support of IRSC and our community. View the list of Naming Opportunities or call 772-462-4786.