STEM from Scratch shares monthly opportunities to enhance awareness among youth regarding STEM-related programs. Here are the March offerings!
McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program
The IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program at McMaster University aims to offer Black high school students from Hamilton and the Halton region practical STEM experiences alongside leadership development. The initiative features an after-school STEM club throughout the winter and a one-week residential program on McMaster’s campus during July.
- Target Audience: Black high school students from Hamilton and Halton
- Program Highlights: Practical STEM experiences, leadership development
- Social Media: Instagram
BEST STEM Program
As a branch of I-STEP, the BEST STEM Program serves younger students (Grades 5-8) from Black, Indigenous, and LatinX backgrounds. It offers after-school programs aimed at creating pathways into STEM education and careers, hosted at McMaster University and three additional locations throughout Canada.
- Target Audience: Black, Indigenous, and LatinX students in Grades 5-8
- Program Highlights: After-school programs, pathways into STEM careers
- Pre-Registration: Necessary for university selection
STEAM Program (Halton Catholic District School Board)
The STEAM Program is a complimentary, innovative four-year initiative targeted at high school students in Catholic institutions in the Halton area. Its goal is to empower students to take the lead in their educational journeys and prepare them for future employment.
- Target Audience: High school students in Catholic schools
- Program Highlights: Free of charge, long-term engagement
- Offered At: St. Ignatius of Loyola, Notre Dame, St. Francis Xavier
Autism Centre for Kids: STEM Programs
The Autism Centre for Kids provides organized STEM programs designed specifically for children with autism. Programs are categorized by age and emphasize hands-on learning, problem-solving, and engineering principles.
- Programs Offered:
- Junior Innovators (Ages 4-6): Fundamental scientific concepts using sensory-friendly materials
- Builders Challenge (Ages 6-10): Problem-solving and hand-eye coordination exercises
- Tech Explorers (Ages 9-12): Advanced engineering principles and robotics
- RoboGenius (Ages 12-15): Robotics and software engineering techniques
- Payment Required: Yes (pricing not specified)
- Contact: Autism Centre for Kids
STEAM Design Program: University of Toronto
This program supports Grade 10-11 students from underrepresented communities in health sciences, providing them with a credit course and a financial stipend upon completion.
- Target Audience: Black, Indigenous, Filipino, Latin American, and other racially marginalized students facing socio-economic challenges
- Program Highlights:
- Grade 12 Science University/College Preparation Credit (SNC4M1)
- $1