LOCAL OPTIONS FOR EXPLORING STEAM
Boeing boeingfutureu.com
Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma 6601 N Robinson, OKC
405-528-GIRL gswestok.org
Boeing and Discovery Education launched FUTURE U to inspire and equip the next generation of STEM professionals in aerospace. FUTURE U offers hands-on learning experiences to help students in grades 6-12 embrace their potential to make an impact and innovate for the future.
to high school juniors and seniors. In the Biomedical Science and Medical Program, students interact with medical professionals during observation visits to the emergency room, radiology and other hospital settings. Participants also design and perform advanced laboratory experiments and perform DNA fingerprinting, genetic transformations and protein analysis. In the Pre-Engineering Program, students solve unique engineering challenges and invent, design and apply solutions to complex engineering projects from concept to completion. iCode 2217 NW 178th St, Ste B, Edmond 405-757-0500 icodeschool.com/edmond111 iCode is a family-friendly computer science educational facility for kids in grades K-12. As a technology and coding school, they equip children with the tools for success in today’s information- driven world. Immersing kids in real-world problems enhances their understanding of math and science. This approach is effective in developing skills in logical analysis, creativity and problem solving – skills that will help kids at school and in any future career. Main Event Play Academy 1441 W Memorial Rd, OKC 405-751-4900 mainevent.com/events/school-events/play- academy Play Academy at Main Event is finally HERE! Created in partnership with Big Thought and STEM.org, Play Academy is an accredited STEAM curriculum that combines real lessons with real fun. It’s all fun and games, plus a good bit of learning, because the more kids learn, the better they play. Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma offers STEAM opportunities in a variety of ways. From STEM kits and virtual Journeys to Badge-in-a-Box and hands-on events, there’s something for everyone! This year’s new virtual Journey is the “It’s Your Planet—Love It!” Leadership Journey where girls will lead their own way to learning about the Earth and how they can make a concrete difference in the fight against climate change. Badge-in-a-Box programs allow girls to earn badges in coding, robotics and outdoor stewardship from the comfort of home. There are countless STEAM badges for girls to earn, including brand new “Digital Leadership” and “Math in Nature” badges. Girls entering kindergarten through high school can join and participate in a myriad of STEAM-based camps and events, including Galaxy Night and GEOsciences Day at Camp Trivera.
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) firstinspires.org FIRST® is a youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education for students ages 4-18. FIRST® inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentor-based, research and robotics programs that build science, engineering and technology skills. Students gain self-confidence, teamwork, communication and leadership skills as they enjoy hands- on learning, working as a team on real-life problems and exposure to STEAM-based career opportunities. Francis Tuttle STEM Academies 12777 N Rockwell Ave, OKC 405-717-7799 francistuttle.edu/academies Find out how you can become a computer programmer, a doctor, a business mogul or a builder of great things in one of the Francis Tuttle Technology Center STEM Academies. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors spend half the school day with hands-on learning activities that prepare them for similar work in college. They can study in the academies of Computer Science, Engineering, Biosciences and Medicine, and Entrepreneurship. Academies are open to students who reside in the Francis Tuttle school district. Great Plains Technology Center 4500 SW Lee Blvd, Lawton 580-355-6371 greatplains.edu Great Plains Tech offers two Project Lead the Way STEM programs
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