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Ms. Parham from Kansas City, MO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting Curiosity: Advanced Science Equipment for Future Innovators

Help me give my students the STEM experience they deserve as budding scientists.

  • $5,452 goal

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

My Project

In our IB and college prep high school, we aim to provide students with the resources they need to thrive academically and beyond. To truly excel in science, our students require advanced equipment. These tools will transform their learning experience, enabling them to conduct hands-on experiments, analyze real-world data, and dive deeper into complex scientific concepts. By bringing science to life, this equipment will ignite their curiosity and foster a passion for discovery.

Our goal is to ensure our students are prepared for bright futures in STEM fields, especially here in Kansas City, where the local economy is rich with opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Companies such as Honeywell, Black & Veatch, and the Stowers Institute offer careers that demand the skills and knowledge we aim to cultivate. This project not only supports academic success but also empowers our students to envision themselves as future contributors to Kansas City’s thriving STEM industries.

What makes our students truly special is their resilience and drive. Coming from diverse backgrounds, they have chosen to challenge themselves through rigorous IB and college prep programs despite facing limited resources. Their determination and enthusiasm for learning shine through every day as they work toward ambitious goals. With your help, we can provide them with the tools they need to turn their dreams into reality—and to become the next generation of innovators shaping our community and beyond.

Ms. Parham Lincoln College Preparatory Academy Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kansas City, MO View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

900 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer • Carolina Biological Supply Company $479.01 3 $1,437.03
Hot Plate/Stirrer • Carolina Biological Supply Company $161.10 6 $966.60
Incubator Lab 0.7-cubic-ft Capacity • Carolina Biological Supply Company $558.00 1 $558.00
Carolina Pipette Controller US Plug • Carolina Biological Supply Company $250.42 2 $500.84
Pyrex Borosilicate Volumetric Pipettes - 25 mL - Pack of 12 • School Specialty $204.89 1 $204.89
IVYX Scientific Digital Water Bath, 20-100°C (68-212°F), 200W, 660mL • Amazon Business $48.99 4 $195.96
Pyrex Vista Volumetric Flasks with Snap-Cap - 250 mL - Pack of 6, Blue - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $132.67 1 $132.67
Pyrex Borosilicate Volumetric Pipette - 5 mL - High School-College - Adult • School Specialty $11.54 5 $57.70

Materials cost

$4,053.69

Vendor shipping charges

$489.65

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$60.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,634.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$817.79

Total project goal

$5,451.94

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