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WELCOME TO THE 2025-2026 STEMLAB PROGRAM 

We are excited to have your school join the STEMLab program and help us propagate and repopulate endangered South Florida orchids. 

2025-2026 Schools

This program includes 2 school visits and opportunity for students to share their independent research to Fairchild scientists end of the year.
(Please note: Schools are selected by MDCPS Department of STEM Engagement. If you have any questions or are interested in joining for the 2026-27 academic year, please contact Dane Jaber at djaber@dadeschools.net.) 

To prepare your students for our visits, we please have your students watch these videos:

INTRODUCTION TO THE MILLION ORCHID PROJECT 
WELCOME TO STEMLAB 


Additional Teacher Resources:

Still have questions? Email us at STEMLab@fairchildgarden.org

Your Team:

Armando Hernandez
STEMLab Program Coordinator
ahernandez@fairchildgarden.org
305.667.1651 x3369

Amy Padolf
Director of Education
apadolf@fairchildgarden.org

Jason Downing, Ph.D.
Director of Research
jdowning@fairchildgarden.org
305.667.1651 x3354

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant No. MA-245261-OMS-20
STEMLab is presented in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools