top of page
Science and Technology

STEM QUEST

Designed with Young Innovators in Mind

 

An educational solution designed to help high school students explore STEM careers through interactive learning and real-world challenges. The goal was to create an engaging, hands-on experience that inspires the next generation of innovators

iPhone 14 & 15 Pro Max - 57.png

STEM Quest

WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME  WELCOME 

The Challenge

High school students often struggle to connect classroom STEM learning with real-world applications and career paths. Traditional curricula can be abstract, leading to disengagement and a lack of awareness about STEM opportunities.

iPhone 14 & 15 Pro Max - 57.png

STEM Quest 

Designed with Young Innovators in Mind

An educational platform designed to help high school students explore STEM careers through interactive learning and real-world challenges. The goal was to create an engaging, hands-on experience that inspires the next generation of innovators

iPhone 14 & 15 Pro Max - 57.png

After Testing

During User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and QA testing, we identified an issue with pagination where page numbers for results were incorrectly displaying as 1-444. This error has since been resolved. Sarah is pleased with the functionality so far, and we hope that more staff will adopt this tool to streamline their daily tasks. We received great feedback from the testing sessions and look forward to adding more features in future iterations

Problem

Handling SSO-related requests posed several challenges for the customer service team. These included:

  • High volume of repetitive tasks leading to delays 

  • Manual errors in resolving user credential issues

  • Limited visibility into educators’ specific SSO configurations, permissions, and request history

  •  Duplicate data entry

  • Difficulty tracking and managing request progress

  • Frustration among educators due to delayed responses​​

  • Lack of integration with existing CRM systems (Zoho)

Tackling Sarah's Pain Point

Design Process

User Journey Mapping

Mapped out the student experience from initial engagement to course completion, identifying touchpoints for motivation and potential drop-offs

1

High Fidelity Design

Created a visually engaging interface incorporating:

  • Responsive Design: Ensuring accessibility across devices.

  • Gamification Elements: Badges and leaderboards to motivate students.

  • Educator Dashboard: Tools for teachers to monitor and support student progress.

3

Wireframing & Prototyping

Developed low-fidelity wireframes to outline key features:

  • Interactive Modules: Hands-on activities simulating real-world STEM challenges.

  • Career Pathways: Information on various STEM careers linked to module content.

  • Progress Tracking: Visual indicators of student progress and achievements.

2

Testing & Iteration

Conducted usability testing sessions with students and educators, leading to:

  • Enhanced Navigation: Simplified user flows based on feedback.

  • Content Adjustments: Refined module content for clarity and engagement.

  • Feature Additions: Integrated forums for peer-to-peer interaction.

4

Goals

🎯 User Goal:

Faster, smoother support experience

📊 Business Goal:

Reducing service load while scaling

⚙️ Internal Goal:

Build for Integration and Long term Support

Product Solution & Core Features

To spark curiosity and build real-world connections in STEM, STEMQuest was designed as a multi-modal digital experience that combines hands-on projects, career exploration, modular learning, and game-based engagement. The goal: give students the tools to explore STEM on their own terms, while making it easy for educators to support them.

Hands-On STEM Projects

Project-based learning experiences guide students through solving real-world problems—like designing an energy-efficient home or building a simple sensor—mirroring the work of STEM professionals.

Interactive profiles introduce students to diverse STEM careers, highlighting what professionals do day-to-day, what skills they use, and how students can follow similar paths.

 

Career Profiles

Learning Modules

Bite-sized, curriculum-aligned modules help students build foundational knowledge. These modules support the hands-on projects and include visuals, self-check quizzes, and simplified concepts that scaffold learning.

Games are embedded throughout to reinforce key concepts in a low-stakes, exploratory format. 

Gamified Challenges

The Challenge

High school students often struggle to connect classroom STEM learning with real-world applications and career paths. Traditional curricula can be abstract, leading to disengagement and a lack of awareness about STEM opportunities.

Students Taking Exams

Research & Discovery

To understand the needs of students and educators, I conducted:

​

  • User Interviews: Spoke with Educators and students to identify their interests and challenges in STEM education.

  • Educator Surveys: Gathered insights on curriculum gaps and teaching challenges.

  • Competitive Analysis: Reviewed existing STEM programs to identify unique value propositions

​

Key Insights:

​

  • Students desired interactive, real-world applications of STEM concepts.

  • Educators needed flexible resources that align with existing curricula.

  • There was a lack of platforms offering both engagement and educational depth.

bottom of page