International Christian STEM Competition – ICSC
Grounded in Christian heritage, Canyon Professional Development supports STEM in service of others through our belief in Christian education. Our STEM with a Christian Worldview resources, courses and in-person events aim to enrich individuals’ Christian principles and moral values using a framework that allows students to experience the love of Christ through critical thought and purposeful problem-solving to fully understand the benefits of STEM education.
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The Christian School at Castle Hills -
Creekside Christian School -
Robotics -
Flagstaff Christian School – Onsite Design -
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Cybersecurity Capture The Flag -
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Alta Loma Christian School – Software Engineering -
AI Deep Racer -
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Society of Women Engineers Volunteers
STEM High School Internship
College of Science Engineering and Technology and Honors College
Research and Development Programs (RDP)
Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA)
GCU is the AZ central-region partner for the Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program, committed to serving and encouraging underrepresented Arizona students to pursue post-secondary education in STEM. GCU hosts campus-wide events that invite students to learn more about college, STEM-focused curriculum and STEM competitions. We offer professional development and direct support for MESA advisors and students. Working alongside STEM industries, we host two MESA STEM competitions that allow students and advisors to show off their creative, critical-thinking, collaborative and problem-solving skills.
Read about the MESA Day 2023 STEM Competition

“It is important for the students to know there are students in higher ed and people in industry who share the same likes and passions and turn them into careers.”
International Christian STEM Competition; ACSI Staff
“Most important: the students loved it! Well organized, great energy throughout, and everyone seemed fully engaged and excited by this event. Amazing first year.”
International Christian STEM Competition; Judge
“Students are amazingly creative engineers when given the opportunity.”
International Christian STEM Competition; Adviser/Coach
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MESA Day Closing Ceremonies -
Cybersecurity Hack Attack -
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GCU Live Lessons
GCU LIVE Lessons are an opportunity for students and teachers to participate in interactive activities specific to an area of interest. These 45-minute lessons can be hosted in a face-to-face classroom or, for select lessons, a virtual setting. Through the web-hosted presentation, students will have the opportunity to develop hands-on skills or explore advanced concepts.
STEM Topics Include: Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computers & Technology, Healthcare, Sports Medicine, and more!
STEM College Knowledge
Check out the STEM College Knowledge video playlist written and produced by GCU STEM Students.
This playlist is classroom ready; written to inspire K-12 students to consider a STEM pathway.

View the links below for more information on your MESA partner.