Makers & Leaders Lab · by Debiso Best

Where curiosity becomes capability.

STEM Frontiers pairs AP-level Chemistry and Physics with hands-on engineering design and a learning platform built specifically for the program — bridging educational and skills training for the next generation of makers and leaders.

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The Program

Built around four core tracks

Every STEM Frontiers student moves through rigorous coursework, real lab work, and a maker-design sequence — all tracked and gamified inside the Lab Studio platform.

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AP Chemistry

Atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium — full AP exam alignment.

Advanced · 32 weeks
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AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, waves, and DC circuits.

Advanced · 32 weeks
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Engineering Design

Maker-focused design cycle: prototype, test, and iterate on real builds and projects.

Hands-on
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Honors Track

Makers & Leaders Honors Track for high-performing students pursuing advanced projects and leadership roles.

Selective
Two Platforms, One Program

Everything STEM Frontiers runs on

The program is supported by two purpose-built tools — one for learning, one for building.

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Lab Studio LMS

Courses, lessons, quizzes, discussions, certificates, gamification, and a parent portal — the home base for students, teachers, and families.

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Makerlab AI Studio

The AI-powered workspace behind the scenes — used to build lessons, generate content, and support instructional design for the program.

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AP-Level Courses
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Active Cohorts
32
Week AP Sequence
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Educator PD Track
For Educators

STEM Frontiers Teacher Academy

STEM Frontiers isn't only for students. The Teacher Academy gives fellow educators a structured path to bring this model — AP rigor plus maker-style engineering design — into their own classrooms.

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Consulting & Strategy

Work with Debiso Best

Beyond STEM Frontiers, Debiso Best partners with schools, districts, educators, and families on STEM strategy, makerspace design, teacher professional development, curriculum and engineering pathways, and AP sciences coaching — scoped to your goals, with pricing shared privately after a free discovery call.

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