Practice Area / K-12 STEM EducationÂ
Designing Relevant Learning Experiences for All
Vivayic partners with organizations to design impactful STEM education solutions that promote deep understanding, learning for all, and real-world connections—empowering educators and students with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex challenges and thrive in their futures.Â
Collaborating for Lasting ImpactÂ
With expertise spanning K–12 education, career and technical education, professional learning, and curriculum development, we are driven by a shared commitment to meaningful learning. We partner with organizations to address complex challenges through thoughtful, collaborative solutions that connect education, workforce, and community. Grounded in instructional design, strategic planning, and systems thinking, we co-create programs that are relevant, equitable, and built for lasting impact.Â
As a team of experienced science educators, strategists, and learning designers, we work alongside our partners to design impactful STEM education solutions. Our approach centers the needs of educators, students, and communities—strengthening connections to real-world learning and helping organizations achieve measurable, meaningful outcomes.Â
Brian Beierle
Practice Lead
Rick Henningfield
Account Manager
Seth Derner
Co-Founder
Partnering with Innovators in STEM Learning
Our impact is reflected in the partners we serve. We collaborate with a diverse range of organizations—including state education agencies, leading universities, national nonprofits, and STEM-focused initiatives—who are shaping the future of science learning. These partnerships demonstrate the confidence placed in Vivayic to design solutions that expand access, strengthen systems, and create meaningful learning experiences for educators and students alike.Â
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture • The Center for STEM Professional Learning at Scale, Boston University • Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC), Georgia Institute of Technology • mySci School Partnership • Nebraska Department of Education • Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education •
Children Learning through Outdoor Education (ChLOE) at University of Tennessee • Contextus • Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science • Midwest Dairy • Nebraska Corn Board • The Science Museum of Minnesota •
Seed Your Future • The Asia Society • NextGen Storylines at Northwestern University • Oregon State Extension • Washington State Extension • Field of Hope •
Borlaug Institute • World Food Prize • SCALE at WestEd • NextGenScience at WestEd • University of California, Davis • Georgia Commute Schools • Nebraska Agricultural Science Education Leadership Initiative (NASELI) •
Award-Winning Solutions
From certification programs to playbooks and curriculum design, our award-winning projects showcase how Vivayic transforms complex challenges into practical, impactful learning experiences that drive results.
Quality Assurance Through Producer Education and CertificationÂ
As the U.S. livestock industry works to ensure animal wellbeing and a safe food supply, producer education and certification programs hold the key to success. Â
