STARBASE Advanced Coaching

STARBASE MINNESOTA – DULUTH

What is STARBASE Advanced?

After-school club that extends the STARBASE experience
Provides a variety of STEM activities, engineering challenges, and hands-on lessons to middle schoolers in Duluth, MN
Connects middle school students with STEM professionals in the community

Club days run on Wednesdays starting in early fall and ending mid-winter. We encourage coaches to attend as many sessions as possible, while recognizing that coaching is a significant commitment. Join us whenever your schedule allows—we’re always happy to have you!

STEM Coaches

Have a career in a STEM field
Work with our students on their activities by guiding problem solving skills to handing out supplies
Provide enthusiam about STEM, learning, and mentoring
Sessions run from early October through late January, once a week
- We highly recommend that coaches attend a majority of sessions to foster consistent connections with students
Apply through the form below and pass a background check through the 148th Fighter Wing

Become a STEM Coach

Interested? Fill out the Advanced Coach Application below.

Once you have applied, you will be contacted by STARBASE to complete a background check through the 148th Fighter Wing, go through the training slides, and sign up for sessions!

Please contact our Advanced Program Coordinator, Becca “Eclipse” Grumdahl, if you have any questions about the program.

Personal Information

Race and Ethnicity - The following is optional, however, our funders have a strong interest in understanding representation of volunteers and students.

Emergency Contact Info

Do you have a valid driver's license or state ID?

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Employment Information

Job Title (if 148th Guard member, please also include unit and rank)

Supervisor's Phone Number

Your work/educational experience involves science, technology, egineering, and/or math.

Yes No

Coaching Information

How did you hear about the STARBASE Advanced program?

Since consistency is important in a mentoring relationship, especially with middle school students, are you able to commit to attending at least 2 sessions or the majority of the sessions? If not, please explain.

Do you have any transportation barriers?

Yes No

If yes, please explain.

Reference Information

Photo Release & Liability

I acknowledge that a background check will be conducted via MN National Guard (STARBASE is a program hosted by MN Guard). Photographs and video may also be used to document and promote STARBASE Minnesota, Inc. Advanced activities and provide recognition and thanks to volunteers. I hereby consent to the use of my image for these purposes unless otherwise indicated below. I further agree not to hold the United States Government, the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota National Guard, its officers, employees and agents, STARBASE Minnesota Inc, staff or volunteers supporting this program, liable for any reason as a result of participation in this problem. Type your name below to electronically sign.

STARBASE Minnesota, Inc. is a non–governmental entity. it is not a part of the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota National Guard, the National Guard Bureau, or the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no governmental status.