STEM Fest – Large-Scale, Interactive STEM Experiences

Overview: STEM Fest is a high-energy, hands-on event designed to introduce students to exciting STEM concepts through interactive experiments, workshops, and live demonstrations.

Target Audience: K-12 students in schools, community centers, and partner organizations.

Format:

2-hour event with rotating stations.

Hands-on STEM activities in engineering, robotics, coding, and science.

Special themed events, like Dexter’s Laboratory STEM Fest.

Impact: Engages large groups of students in STEM in a fun, festival-style environment, encouraging early interest and exploration.

STEM Summer Camp – Immersive, Multi-Week STEM Experience

Overview: An intensive summer camp where students explore STEM through hands-on projects, team challenges, and field experiences.

Target Audience: Upper elementary and middle school students.

Format:

A 4-6 week summer program.

Daily workshops in robotics, coding, environmental science, and engineering.

Guest speakers, career exploration, and field trips to STEM companies.

Impact: Keeps students engaged in STEM during the summer while preparing them for advanced coursework and careers.

STEM Pop-Ups – In-School & After-School STEM Workshops

Overview: Our mobile STEM pop-up program brings engaging STEM lessons directly to schools and community centers, providing structured, hands-on learning experiences.

Target Audience: Elementary, middle, and high school students.

Format:

1.5 - 2-hour workshops tailored to grade levels.

Activities include robotics, coding, engineering design, and scientific experiments.

Designed for small group learning (20-40 students per session).

Impact: Provides access to quality STEM education in schools that may lack resources or STEM programming.

New Orleans-Inspired STEM Workbooks – Culturally Relevant STEM Learning

Overview: Custom STEM workbooks that incorporate New Orleans culture into math and science lessons, making learning more engaging and relatable for local students.

Target Audience: 3rd and 4th-grade students in New Orleans.

Format:

Printable and digital workbooks covering math, physics, and engineering concepts.

Activities include problem-solving challenges related to music, Mardi Gras, architecture, and food science.

Impact: Increases student engagement by connecting STEM to their everyday experiences and cultural heritage.

Build Your Own Business (BYoB) Program – Youth Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Overview: The BYoB program empowers high school students to develop business ideas, create business plans, and pitch their concepts in a Shark Tank-style competition.

Target Audience: High school juniors and seniors in New Orleans.

Format:

A multi-week program with workshops on business fundamentals, financial literacy, and marketing.

Guest speakers and mentorship from local entrepreneurs.

A pitch competition where students present their ideas to a panel of investors and educators.

Scholarships: Two $1,000 scholarships awarded to top participants.

Impact: Encourages innovation, problem-solving, and leadership while providing real-world business experience.