STEM from Scratch provides monthly opportunities to promote awareness of STEM-related engagements for youth. Check out the opportunities for March!
McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program
The IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program at McMaster University aims to provide hands-on STEM experiences and leadership growth for Black high school students in Hamilton and the Halton region. The initiative features an after-school STEM club through the winter and a week-long residential program on McMaster’s campus during July.
- Target Audience: Black high school students from Hamilton and Halton
- Program Highlights: Hands-on STEM activities, leadership training
- Social Media: Instagram
BEST STEM Program
As a branch of I-STEP, the BEST STEM Program serves younger learners (Grades 5-8) from Black, Indigenous, and LatinX backgrounds. It offers after-school activities that pave the way to STEM education and careers. The program is available at McMaster University and several other venues across Canada.
- Target Audience: Black, Indigenous, and LatinX students in Grades 5-8
- Program Highlights: After-school activities, pathways into STEM careers
- Pre-Registration: Necessary for university selection
STEAM Program (Halton Catholic District School Board)
The STEAM Program is a no-cost, innovative four-year venture for high school learners in Catholic institutions within Halton. It seeks to empower students to take charge of their educational paths and equip them for future job markets.
- Target Audience: High school learners in Catholic institutions
- Program Highlights: Free, long-term commitment
- 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 specially designed for children with autism. The programs are categorized by age and emphasize practical 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 along with hand-eye coordination
- Tech Explorers (Ages 9-12): Advanced engineering ideas and robotics
- RoboGenius (Ages 12-15): Robotics alongside software engineering
- Payment Required: Yes (pricing not specified)
- Contact: Autism Centre for Kids
STEAM Design Program: University of Toronto
This program offers support to Grade 10-11 students from underrepresented backgrounds in health sciences, providing a credit course along with a financial stipend upon completion.
- Target Audience: Black, Indigenous, Filipino, Latin American, and other underrepresented students experiencing socio-economic challenges
- Program Highlights:
- Grade 12 Science University/College Preparation Credit (SNC4M1)
- $1