Junior STEM
The Georgia Institute of Technology
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Minority children from low-income backgrounds are statistically less likely to enter STEM-related colleges and careers than their counterparts. Part of this imbalance is due to limited exposure to STEM in the earlier parts of their lives. At Junior STEM, we hope to cultivate the curiosity that is essential in becoming critical thinkers, and encourage students to create a positive impact on their communities in the future.
Welcome to Junior STEM
After thorough research on the educational development of adolescents, the organization of Junior STEM was created. Our founders were constantly involved in volunteerism, early in their college careers they would engage with minority students at local Atlanta public schools. When pursuing careers, they found that children ask themselves three different questions: Am I good at this activity? Is this activity fun? Do I see other individuals like myself doing this activity? After dissecting this thought process, and realizing they asked the same questions growing up, they developed an organization to provide educational opportunities to support and encourage underrepresented students entering into STEM fields.
Today, Junior STEM is supported by numerous volunteers to give the best experience possible to increase matriculation of minority populations into STEM. We strive in order to create an enjoyable, interactive experience in all aspects of STEM for students K-12 through demonstrations, after school-activities, science modules, and overall immersive learning.
Step Into Stem 2024
About this event
Step Into Stem 2024 – an all-day engaging experience for students K-8 to enhance their science education through discussion, demonstrations, and other interactive activities. It is a half-day science exposition event that is going to be held on February 24th. At this event, we invite about 50-75 Atlanta Public School families to Georgia Tech’s campus to explore science demonstrations set up by our own student body. These demonstrations are hosted by a plethora of different student organizations and research labs.
Step Into Stem 2024: General Info
What?
Step Into STEM
An interactive opportunity for students K-12 to learn more about STEM-related concepts.
When?
February 24th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where?
Molecular Science and Engineering Building
901 Atlantic Dr NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
STEM Club
Junior STEM’s after school program for students K-8 that performs demonstrations and activities facilitated by student volunteers from Georgia Tech.
STEM Club: General Info
What?
STEM Club
An after-school program for students K-8 to participate in hands-on STEM activities with their peers.
When?
Weekly on Fridays
1:20 PM – 2:35 PM
(time subject to change week by week)
Where?
Centennial Academy
531 Luckie St NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
CEISMC
The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) enhance PreK-12 and post-secondary STEM education by drawing upon the expertise and scholarly contributions of the Georgia Tech community.
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