STEM from Scratch is dedicated to linking youth with STEM opportunities, nurturing a varied future generation of innovators. Here are the thrilling prospects available this March:
### McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program
The IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program offers Black high school students in Hamilton and Halton hands-on STEM experiences and leadership development. It includes an after-school STEM club during the winter and a week-long residential program at McMaster’s campus in July.
– **Target Audience:** Black high school students from Hamilton and Halton
– **Program Highlights:** Interactive STEM experiences, leadership enhancement
– **Social Media:** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/macistep_/)
### BEST STEM Program
Targeted at Grades 5-8, this program supports Black, Indigenous, and LatinX students, providing after-school STEM engagement to guide them into related educational and career pursuits. Conducted at McMaster University and other Canadian venues, pre-registration is necessary.
– **Target Audience:** Grades 5-8 Black, Indigenous, and LatinX students
– **Program Highlights:** After-school programs, STEM career paths
### STEAM Program (Halton Catholic District School Board)
This complimentary four-year initiative enables students in Catholic schools in Halton to take initiative in their learning and prepare for future employment.
– **Target Audience:** High school students in Catholic schools
– **Program Highlights:** Free, long-term involvement
– **Offered At:** St. Ignatius of Loyola, Notre Dame, St. Francis Xavier
### Autism Centre for Kids: STEM Programs
Specially designed for children with autism, these programs emphasize hands-on learning across various age groups, addressing scientific principles, problem-solving, and robotics.
– **Programs Offered:** Junior Innovators (Ages 4-6), Builders Challenge (Ages 6-10), Tech Explorers (Ages 9-12), RoboGenius (Ages 12-15)
– **Payment Required:** Yes
### STEAM Design Program: University of Toronto
Intended for Grade 10-11 students from underrepresented communities, this program provides a credit course and a stipend upon completion.
– **Target Audience:** Racialized students experiencing socio-economic difficulties
– **Program Highlights:** Grade 12 Science credit, $1,600 stipend
– **Application Period:** Opens March 16, 2025
### The STEAM Project
Delivers STEM education for Grades K-8 through various initiatives highlighting design and technology, with small class sizes to enhance learning.
– **Target Audience:** Grades K-8 students
– **Program Highlights:** 1:4 teacher-student ratio, experiential learning
– **Locations:** Richmond Hill and Markham
### Toronto STEM School
A private high school concentrating on STEM that provides a variety of programs including AP courses and international accommodations.
– **Target Audience:** Grades 6-12 (Mainly Grades 9-12)
– **Program Highlights:** Full-time/part-time options, AP courses, international accommodations
– **Location:** Eglinton Region, Toronto
These varied opportunities across STEM sectors are designed to motivate youth, encourage inclusivity, and cultivate future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.