Cambridge STEAM Initiative

Cambridge combines art and social justice to give teens their own space A program called Shade offers Cambridge teens a place to hang out in the summer.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/08/metro/university-of-rhode-island-shark-camp/

‘I never thought I’d be able to do that’: For R.I. students, Shark Camp opens a whole new world - The Boston Globe Now in its fifth year, the weeklong URI camp aims to introduce students with little exposure to the ocean, its mysteries and inhabitants, to the biological and marine sciences.

Why Some Olympic Swimmers Think About Math in the Pool In a sport where gold and silver can be separated by a fraction of a second, many of the world’s top swimmers now scour data for even the smallest edge.

Calling all Science Club for Girls alumni! Science Club for Girls and Cambridge STEAM Initiative are conducting a survey to learn more about the long-term impact that Science Club for Girls’ programming had on Cambridge girls and gender-expansive youth over the past 30 years.

If you participated in any of SCFG's programs (Science Clubs, served as a high school Junior Mentor or others), please take this 10-minute survey to share your experience - https://camb.ma/4691UVA

Note: the survey is for SCFG alumni who have completed high school. Current participants are not eligible to take the survey.

Learn more about how your feedback will shape the future of STEAM in Cambridge - https://camb.ma/4d5KziN

Hello families - mark your calendar for Cambridge Book Bike events near you this summer!! We're very excited to see you all with free books, activities, story time and lunch from the Summer Food program!! Check out the dates below!

Book Bike dates: bit.ly/BookBike2024

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Take care of yourself and your neighbors during the heatwave. Cambridge resources:

How to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat Hot weather and extreme heat can cause serious illness and can even be life-threatening. Heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke and dehydration, can occur. During heat waves, Cambridge Police Officers will distribute cold bottles of water to residents in need while they are out on patrol.

Save the date of Wednesday, June 5th for Math Pops Up...Everywhere! It's free and open to all students and families grades Preschool - 12.

Discover the use of math in subjects like science, civics and literacy through engaging activities at our Math Pops Up Everywhere event! Connect with district partnering organizations such as Algebra Project and RoboHub, participate in our raffle, grab a take-home goodie, learn about summer resources and more!

Please register for this FREE event here:
https://bit.ly/cps-math-pops

"Your network is your net worth." In the latest episode of "STEAM Rises," guest Jess Piña shares her experience fostering access and equity in the design field through her role as Talent Director at Tank Design. Listen to the full episode on Spotify - https://camb.ma/3KchwO6 or Apple Podcasts - https://camb.ma/3Tr4wbM

STEAM Rises is produced by Cambridge STEAM Initiative. Learn more about the podcast and how it supports STEAM Habits of Mind - https://camb.ma/3UYgNVU

STEAMie book walks from Let's Talk Cambridge! Check them out.

High School Math Can Be Playful, Too | KQED When students reach high school math, play typically disappears from the curriculum. It doesn't have to.

Have you listened to the latest episode of STEAM Rises? Go for a walk, bring your headphones, and get inspired!

Episode 4 of "STEAM Rises" is available for your listening pleasure! In this episode, Jean Dao explains how she embraces curiosity as a tool for empowerment through her role as Manager of High School Programming and Professional Development at Harvard University's Office of Public Affairs and Communication.

From redefining traditional education to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, this episode challenges the status quo and champions the importance of equipping young minds with the tools to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Listen on Spotify - https://camb.ma/4cVCNbV
Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://camb.ma/4aP5FRk
Learn more about STEAM Rises - https://camb.ma/3U1S8jG

STEAM Rises is produce by Cambridge STEAM Initiative

Episode 3 of the STEAM Rises podcast is ready for your rainy day listening pleasure. Please listen, follow, like, comment and/or share. We appreciate your support as we amplify the voices of the folks doing inspirational work with young people in Cambridge.

In, Wobbles and Wonder: Mentoring Teens in an Astrophysics Program, you'll meet Daniel Yahalomi and his contagious enthusiasm. He's not just about exploring the far reaches of space; he's equally passionate about breaking down barriers right here on Earth. Daniel invites us to create opportunities and widen access for everyone, encouraging us all to fling open the doors of opportunity for the next generation.

Go to our website for listen links or find us on Spotify and Apple podcasts.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steam-rises-



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How an Indianapolis teacher is using the solar eclipse to inspire her students Indianapolis is one of several U.S. cities in the path of totality. For many students there, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness – and be inspired by – a total solar eclipse.

Media literacy is a must!
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We do love a clever escape room.

AI images and conspiracy theories are driving a push for media literacy education One of the nation's best-known media literacy events for high school students is expanding as demand grows for skills to identify deepfake images and online conspiracy theories.

Which STEM Careers Are Right for Me? Quiz Take this free quiz to find out which STEM careers could be right for you based on your interests and traits.

Join Cambridge STEAM Initiative, Center for Astrophysics l Harvard & Smithsonianan and Cambridge Rindge & Latin School at Community Astronomy Night, tonight (3/20), rain or shine, 6-8 p.m. at the Cambridge Public Library Community Room (449 Broadway). Learn about planets, constellations, and other astronomical wonders, guided by high school interns from the Science Research Mentoring Program! Event details - https://camb.ma/3wWR7Ao

Did you celebrate Pi Day by listening to the Cambridge STEAM Initiative's STEAM Rises podcast? If not, head over to Spotify or Apple Podcasts to listen to Episode 2: "Finding the Right Frequency in Youth Development" with guest Barbara Brothers, Director of the Bee Afterschool Program at Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School. Barbara shares her wisdom and innovative approaches to connecting with young people's "frequency" and supporting staff in tuning into their own curiosity.

Listen on Spotify - https://camb.ma/3IYmkpT
Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://camb.ma/3Tr4wbM

Tune into this week's Finding the Right Frequency Episode of STEAM Rises. Can you get on her wavelength? How are you communicating and connecting with young people so that they can explore STEAM in their own way?
Listen here https://camb.ma/48vJk9G
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Good Morning ! Take 15 minutes out of your busy morning and check out “STEAM Rises”, a new podcast from the Cambridge STEAM Initiative!
Join us as we sit down with Cambridge trailblazers and visionaries across local industries, letting curiosity guide the conversation. From exploring guests' roles and motivations to diving into the essence of belonging and cultivating Habits of Mind, each episode sparks a new wave of creativity and discovery and reinforces that STEAM takes many forms and is available to everyone. Listen to STEAM Rises on Spotify or Apple Music today! New episodes drop every 2 weeks - https://camb.ma/48xaQUy

Interested in shaping a Zoombinis tabletop game?

Take this 5 minute survey to give us your opinions and you'll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a plush Zoombini and receive exclusive updates on the game's design. Surveys submitted by noon EST on March 15 will qualify.

https://hubs.la/Q02mRgSD0

Introducing the STEAM Rises podcast by the Cambridge STEAM Initiative!
Join us on a journey through the realms of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, hosted by the dynamic duo, Melina O'Grady and Melinda Barbosa.
Get ready for captivating interviews, inspiring stories, and thought-provoking discussions with guests from across the Cambridge community and beyond.
Our mission? To ignite change, foster curiosity, and cultivate belonging through engaging conversations and reflections on Habits of Mind.
The inaugural episode, "Live from The Hive," is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
https://www.cambridgema.gov/steam/habitsofmind
Mark your calendars! New episodes drop every two weeks on Wednesdays. Don't miss out - subscribe now and delve deeper into the world of STEAM.

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https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/63223/listening-to-black-girls-to-cultivate-belonging-in-middle-and-high-Harvard Kennedy School

Listening to Black girls to cultivate belonging in middle and high school | KQED In surveys, Black girls said that seeing friends at school, teachers knowing their names, and opportunities to help peers contributed to their sense of belonging.

Looking for something to do this week?

Changing Landscapes Year of the Earthshot

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Ignite the spark on ! We're dedicated to fueling futures by fostering a love for STEM in every girl. Let's pave the way for boundless opportunities together! https://hubs.la/Q02gQ9d10.