STEM ACADEMY

STEM Education specialist Geoff Bergen works with students during a live session of the STEM Academy.

LIVE & ON-DEMAND LESSONS

Our STEM Education Specialist provides real-time sessions featuring discussions and tailored instruction designed to meet the learner where they are.

Materials kit unboxed and spread out on table

QUALITY MATERIALS

Each STEM Explorer receives a kit of quality materials designed to aid their discovery and learning through in-class and asynchronous activities.

MEET THE EXPERTS

Ongoing live Q&As with STEM professionals from all different fields. Current STEM Explorers and alumni are invited.

2024 STEM ACADEMY MODULES

GAME ON!

Learn what it takes to make exciting and compelling video games. You'll delve into the art of creating exciting and immersive video games, where you will have the opportunity to shape the gameplay, environment, storyline, and characters. Unlock the creative process as you add narrative depth and logical structures to your games, transforming your ideas into interactive virtual worlds. Transform yourself from a content consumer into a skilled content creator. Collaboration is key in game design, and you'll have the chance to connect with like-minded individuals to co-create even more complex and engaging games. Join Game On! and explore the exciting intersection of creativity and technology. Let's turn your passion for games into the skills and expertise needed to make them!

Video Game Design Fundamentals

  • 8-14

  • • Gameplay Development

    • Story Development

    • Character Design

    • Environment Design

    • Narrative and Logic

    • Creativity

    • Design Process

    • Collaboration/Teamwork

    • STEM Career Pathways

  • The fall offering of this module runs from September 9 to October 11.

    Live Sessions will be Mondays at 5 PM ET.

  • • A computer/laptop or tablet with internet connectivity

    • Google App Access (Meet and Classroom)

  • $300 (Includes materials kit)

EXPLORE THE COSMOS

Embark on an enchanting exploration of the cosmos in our Astronomy and Astrophysics module designed for 8-14 year-olds. Journey from the familiar shores of Earth to the mysterious depths of distant galaxies, unveiling the universe's secrets. Delve into the awe-inspiring world of astronomy as you discover constellations, identify nearby planets, and gaze upon distant celestial wonders. Venture into the cosmic unknown as we delve into black holes, nebulae, and the mysterious realms of dark energy and dark matter. Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, students will unlock the universe's secrets, gaining a profound understanding of celestial phenomena and cosmic quandaries. By the end of the course, you'll view the night sky with newfound wonder and knowledge, forever transforming your perspective on the cosmos.

Astronomy + Astrophysics

  • 8-14

  • • Our Solar System (formation, mechanics, scale, etc.)

    • Stars (life cycles, constellations, magnitude, etc.)

    • Deep-space Objects

    • Optics and Observation Skills

    • Celestial Phenomena + Cosmic Quandaries (meteors, aurorae, black holes, nebulae, and dark energy/matter)

    • Citizen Science + NASA Missions

    • STEM Career Pathways

  • The fall offering of this module runs from November 18 to December 20, 2024.

    Live Sessions will be Mondays at 5 PM ET or Wednesdays at 6 PM ET. You will choose your preference at time of registration.

  • • A computer/laptop or tablet with internet connectivity

    • Google App Access (Meet and Classroom)

    • Some basic tools and household items (scissors, hobby knife, tape, glue, etc.)

  • $300 (Includes materials kit)

    Earlybird Pricing is available until January 12, 2024.

ROBOEXPLORERS

Robotics + Coding Fundamentals

Robots are becoming more and more part of everyday life. We need to learn not only how to work with these machines, but also how to design, create, and program them. Embark on an exhilarating exploration of technology, engineering, and creativity with our "RoboExplorers" module for young minds aged 10 to 14. This hands-on program introduces students to the fundamentals of coding and robotics, laying the groundwork for future innovation. Robo Explorers will utilize LEGO® SPIKE™ Prime kits to delve into programming, robot assembly, and project-based learning. This course is the prerequisite for an advanced coding and robotics course in development for the fall of 2024.

Requires purchase, loan, or provide your own LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Kit.

  • 10-14 (younger learners can be considered)

  • • Robotics Fundamentals

    • Basic Coding Concepts

    • Programming Robotics

    • Sensors and End Effectors

    • Engineering Design Process

    • Autonomy and Ethics in Robotics

    • STEM Career Pathways

  • The fall offering of this module runs from October 14 to November 15, 2024.

    Live Sessions will be Mondays at 5 PM ET or Wednesdays at 6 PM ET. You will choose your preference at time of registration.

  • • A computer/laptop or tablet with internet connectivity

    • Google App Access (Meet and Classroom)

    • Lego® Education SPIKE™ Prime Kit*

    • Lego® Education SPIKE™ Prime Programming App

    * LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Kits are available for purchase or loan. You can also provide your own.

  • $175 Tuition only

    $600 Tuition + Purchase of LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Kit (includes shipping)

    $300 Tuition + Loan of LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Kit – includes shipping both ways (additional refundable deposit required)

    Earlybird Pricing is available until January 12, 2024. Applies only to module tuition, no discounts on the purchase or loan of LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime kit.

AEROENGINEERS

Aeronautics + Aerospace Engineering Fundamentals

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the skies with our Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering module, tailored for aspiring young engineers aged 9-14. This dynamic program is designed to captivate young minds with the wonders of flight, from the basic principles of aeronautics to the cutting-edge innovations in aerospace engineering. Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, students will unlock the secrets of flight and space travel and construct multiple flying craft, including a drone (sUAS)!

  • 9-14

  • • Principles of Flight

    • Aircraft Design and Construction (fixed-wing, rotary, and sUAS)

    • Rocketry and Space Exploration

    • Engineering Design Process

    • STEM Career Pathways

  • The fall offering of this module runs from September 9 to October 11, 2024.

    Live Sessions will be Mondays at 6 PM ET or Wednesdays at 6 PM ET. You will choose your preference at time of registration.

  • • A computer/laptop or tablet with internet connectivity

    • Google App Access (Meet and Classroom)

    • Some basic tools and household items (ruler, scissors, hobby knife, tape, glue, etc.)

  • $350 (Includes materials kit)

    Earlybird Pricing is available until January 12, 2024.

MODULES IN DEVELOPMENT

These ideas are currently being developed for upcoming seasons.

FUTURE

  • Robotics + Coding (Ages 7-10)

  • RoboMasters: Advanced Robotics + Coding

  • CAD Certification

  • Planetary Geology

  • Advanced Rocketry

  • Engineering Design

We constantly seek new ideas for topics to develop new and exciting modules. If you have any suggestions, use the button below to submit your ideas.

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