STEAM Ahead

5 Ways Educators Can Supercharge Their STEAM Curriculum: Music & Math Mashups: Integrate music into math lessons by having students compose songs using different fractions or ratios, demonstrating the connection between rhythm and math. Science Sculpture: Engage students with 3D models of molecular structures, bridges, or constellations using various craft materials. Incorporate the science of sound by letting them sculpt sound waves, blending physics and visual arts. Biology & Botanical Art: Combine biology with art by having students create detailed botanical illustrations, enhancing their understanding of plant anatomy while fostering creativity. STEAM Animation Projects: Use stop-motion animation to help students explain scientific concepts like planetary motion or cell division, perfect for visual and hands-on learners. Literary Science Diaries: Encourage students to write and illustrate diary entries from the perspective of a famous scientist or engineer, blending history, art, and storytelling. #STEMLearning #HandsOnLearning #ArtInSTEAM #STEAMAhead #EducatorResources #STEMEducator

The NFL is using biomechanics and engineering to evolve its safety game. The league’s latest helmet designs use cutting-edge biomechanics and 3D printing to keep players safer on the field. These new helmets use 3D scans to customize the fit of each helmet and incorporate position-specific protection, to protect our Most Valuable Sports Players from concussions. With data and innovation, they're moving into the future of tech to keep athletes safer. It’s a touchdown win for STEAM—on and off the field. Read the Fast Company report here: https://bit.ly/3TAg2lV #STEM #Innovation #NFL #PlayerSafety #TechForward

This summer, we partnered with Waters Corporation to give 32 Massachusetts high school students a chance to get up close and personal with STEM and explore future career paths.These bright young students visited Immerse Cambridge, a Waters Innovation and Research Lab, Northeastern University , Boston College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and the Museum of Science as part of five uniquely curated experiences. What did we achieve? 📈 87% of students are now more excited about STEM careers! 📈 80% are eager for college life! 📈 67% want to intern at Waters in the future! A huge thank you to Waters Corporation and Stephanie Kenney for making it all happen!

“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” —Bill Nye

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, our September Thinker blog is dedicated to Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to visit outer space. Read the full blog to learn more about the journey of this Los Angeles native. Her decades-long career began with optics research as a physics student at San Diego State University, eventually leading to a historic space mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery and a position as the director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Her contributions to STEAM continue to advance the field; she was one of the key players in developing the deep space exploration spacecraft, Orion, crucial for NASA’s mission to explore deep space. Ochoa embodies the innovation and inspiration needed to succeed in STEAM. She's deepened our understanding of the universe by boldly going where no woman like her had ever gone before, raising the bar for future generations. Be inspired by Ellen Ochoa’s legacy of determination. Read the September Thinker blog to learn how she continues to light the way for aspiring STEAM professionals. https://bit.ly/3MWFrlU #WomenInSTEAM #HispanicHeritage #STEAMInspiration #STEMTrailblazer #NASA #WomenInSpace

For the 5th year, we’ve teamed up with the Boch Center to bring a few of their talented teens from the City Spotlights Teen Leadership Program to perform at our annual summer program. These performances, created by the teens themselves, empower our students to use their talents to be leaders in their schools and neighborhoods. It's one of the most anticipated events of our Summer Learning Academies -- proving that the arts and STEM go hand in hand. Thank you again to the Boch Center and these talented teens for making this experience an unforgettable one. #ArtsInEducation #EmpowerThroughCreativity #SummerLearningAcademy #YouthPerformers #ArtsAndScience #TalentedTeens #BostonArts

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're excited to spotlight some incredible Hispanic inventors who have revolutionized the world of STEAM! Their brilliance has led to many creative innovations we still rely on today. - 🧬Julio Palmaz changed cardiovascular care forever with his invention of the intravascular stent, making treatments less invasive. -💻 Luis von Ahn co-invented CAPTCHA and developed reCAPTCHA which protects against cybersecurity threats and helps digitize countless books. - 📺Guillermo González Camarena brought color to television screens with his groundbreaking invention of the color transmission system. - 🔋Olga D. González-Sanabria powered NASA’s space station with her development of the long-life nickel-hydrogen battery. - 📕Ángela Ruiz Robles created one of the first e-book prototypes, paving the way for digital learning. Read our blog to see how these diverse inventors have inspired students to follow in their footsteps. Thank you to these pioneers for showing us what’s possible! https://bit.ly/3XRm2ct #HispanicHeritageMonth #STEAMHeroes #CelebrateInnovation #DiversityInSTEAM

Looking for leadership opportunities for your teen? Applications for our Fall Youth Leadership Symposium are now open! We're collaborating with Plasma Science and Fusion Center at MIT to host a select group of high school students for an unforgettable experience in learning and leadership on Saturday, October 19th. Participants will spend the day touring MIT’s Plasma Science & Fusion Center, exploring the wonders of fusion energy, and learning important life lessons from some of the top STEAM professionals. They'll use hands-on workshops to sharpen their leadership skills and leave the event inspired. Don’t miss out! Apply today. Deadline: October 11th! ⏳ https://bit.ly/3XzMpCq #FutureLeaders #STEAMAdventures #FallLeadershipSymposium #LeadershipSymposium #HandsOnLearning #EmpowerYouth #ApplyNow #STEAMAhead #MassCEC

Art and AI are where our students thrive! Thanks to our collaboration with MIT Media Lab, our middle and high schoolers spent a week using AI to create beautiful works of art. Our upper-level students tackled questions about ethics in tech while using generative AI to express their creativity. Click through these photos to check out their final projects! We’re incredibly proud of what our students accomplished in such a short time. A special thank you to Safinah Ali and the team at MIT Media Lab who made this week of learning possible! Want to see more programs like this? Sign up for our newsletter and consider donating to help us bring these opportunities to students everywhere. https://bit.ly/3XcUTR4 #ArtAndAI #MITMediaLab #GenerativeAI #TechInArt #STEAMWorkshop #AIArtwork #FutureOfTech #SupportSTEAMEducation #STEAMEducation #STEAMLearning #STEAMAhead

Meet today's STEAM Hero, Dr. Sian Proctor, an astronaut on a mission to inspire! As the first African-American commercial astronaut to pilot a SpaceX mission and an Afrofuturism artist, she’s a trailblazer in both disciplines. Dr. Proctor seamlessly blends art, science, and space exploration inspiring the next generation of STEAM students. She’s a real-life advocate for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) who is taking diversity in STEAM to the cosmos. Dr. Proctor shows us that creativity and science can go hand in hand. Follow her journey and see how she’s shaping the future of space and education—reminding students that not even the sky's the limit. Learn more about our STEAM Hero and follow her journey here: https://bit.ly/47iQ5gi #STEAMHero #DrSianProctor #SpaceXMission #Afrofuturism #DiversityInSTEAM #WomenInSTEM #SpaceExploration #CreativityAndScience #BlackAstronaut #STEAMAhead