MetroFamily Magazine Jan Feb 2026

STEAM Guide Geek Out! Find STEAM opportunities across the metro Conversations about education today almost always highlight the importance of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and the need to introduce these subjects early in a child’s life. Across the metro, countless opportunities invite kids to explore STEAM concepts in fun, hands-on ways that can ignite curiosity and launch a lifelong love of learning.

American Fidelity 9000 Cameron Parkway, OKC americanfidelity.com/about-us/af-teacher- fellowship The AF Teacher Fellowship program provides teachers an opportunity to spend the summer with a corporate technology team learning about software development, enterprise information management or technical infrastructure projects. They can then take this experience back to their classrooms to help their students learn about and prepare for these careers. Boeing boeing.com/company/community- engagement Each year, Boeing and its employees work to build better communities around the world. Boeing has three, charitable pillar focuses: Our Future, boosting the next generation of innovators – from early childhood to higher education and adult learning; Our Heroes, supporting military communities and veterans; and Our Homes, making a difference in the places Boeing’s teammates live and work. For the 2025-2026 grant year, Boeing has invested nearly $1 million in Oklahoma nonprofits and higher education institutions that help to achieve those goals.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County 2915 N Classen Blvd, OKC 405-521-9292 bgcokc.org The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma

Devon Energy 333 W Sheridan Ave, OKC 405-552-7460 devonenergy.com

As a leading independent oil and natural gas company, Devon invests in the future generation, supporting STEM education, youth programs and local nonprofits in the OKC metro and beyond. Programs include Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM Centers, Devon SportsLab, Devon Thunder Explorers, Devon Math Hoops, Design + Do, Girl Scouts Devon Terra Trooper Patch Program, Oklahoma Baseball Club MVP Program and FFA Agriscience Fair.

County allows kids and teens to explore their interests, develop employability skills and apply their knowledge to real- world experiences. From an early age, supportive club staff and mentors provide STEM programs that engage students in hands-on learning that builds curiosity and confidence, from coding and robotics to science experiments. They also provide opportunities to explore careers and interests, preparing youth with workplace skills for future success.

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