STEAM Truck

🎃✨ This “STE(A)M-o-WEEN,” our team’s mix of handcrafted and cleverly selected costumes showcase their creativity sparked by STEAM! Wishing you a creatively spooky STEAM-o-WEEN from all of us at STE(A)M Truck! 🚀👻

Food insecurity affects about 1 in 5 children in Metro Atlanta, leaving many without access to fresh, affordable food. Our ‘Food Without Limits’ build empowers students to take control of their food sources through hands-on learning and sustainable gardening.

🌱 Learn how we’re tackling food deserts and teaching students the power of growing their own food! Check out our latest blog post to learn more: steamtruck.org/blog/food-without-limits

Join us on November 9th from 10 AM - 12 PM for a special edition of Saturdays with STEAM Truck! 🌱 We’ll explore hands-on solutions to combat food insecurity in our communities. Bring the family for an informative, fun, and interactive event! Register now at steamtruck.org/saturdays.

Want to learn more about our approach to food security? Check out our latest blog post at steamtruck.org/blog/food-without-limits

🕒✨ Throwback Thursday! This past spring, thanks to the generous support of the Arconic Foundation, we ignited curiosity and creativity at Stone Mountain Middle School and McNair Middle School. Educators and students dove into a variety of hands-on STEAM activities, fully engaging in the innovative spirit of learning.

At both schools, we supported the development of campus Makerspaces and equipped them with fully loaded maker carts. Our training sessions for educators covered essential tools and projects like Makey-Makey, Geodesic Domes, and Sphero, empowering them to sustain these dynamic educational experiences. A special thank you to the Arconic Foundation for making these transformative educational opportunities possible. 🚀📚

Thousands of individuals and families in Metro Atlanta face food insecurity, struggling to access fresh, affordable, and nutritious food in neighborhoods known as food deserts. To address this challenge, it's crucial to empower communities to take control of their own food sources. That’s why STE(A)M Truck designed our 'Food Without Limits' build—to provide the tools and knowledge needed to combat this issue head-on.

Learn more about how we and equip the Metro Atlanta community to combat food insecurity in our latest blog post: www.steamtruck.org/blog/food-without-limits.

Did you know that the strength of a geodesic dome lies in its triangular framework, making it capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions? In STE(A)M Truck’s geodesic dome build, learners discover the power of geometry.

Discover more about our innovative approach to geodesic domes in our latest blog post: www.steamtruck.org/blog/geodesic-domes-steam 🌐

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At STE(A)M Truck, hands-on learning means building community, collaboration, and creativity. Our Geodesic Dome build is a prime example, empowering students to apply critical math (measurement, geometry, and scale) and engineering (tension, compression, tolerances, and the strength of triangles) concepts while fostering teamwork. 🌐

A special thanks to Sonostar and founder, Jon Dietz for their generous support of our geodesic dome build, making this project possible. Discover more about our innovative approach in our latest blog post: www.steamtruck.org/blog/geodesic-domes-steam 🚀

Reflecting on a transformative year at Toomer Elementary, thanks to the generous support of the Zeist Foundation! 🌟 Over the 23-24 school year, we had the honor of providing Toomer Elementary with hands-on maker-based STEAM engagements, empowering both youth and their educators.

Through our professional learning sessions like 'Making Literacy Visible' and 'Makerspace Design and Planning,' we delved into innovative educational practices. Educators enhanced literacy with VoiceThread and developed sustainable makerspaces poised to influence student learning for years to come. 📚🔧

Our team equipped Toomer with a specially designed Makercart, stocked with tools to foster interdisciplinary projects that ignite creativity and critical thinking. Students tackled everything from circuitry & coding with Makey-Makey and Sphero to tackling food sustainability in 'Food without Limits,' not to mention engaging in woodworking and art through our GeoLED program.

We're grateful to have been part of Toomer's journey in advancing STEAM and Maker education and are excited to see how these empowered educators and inspired students continue to innovate and thrive. 🚀

Last week at BEST Academy 6-12 , the stage was set for an electrifying Chip Camp, sponsored by Micron Foundation! 🚀 Our STE(A)M Truck team conducted a dynamic training session for educators, equipping them with the skills to activate their curriculum with Sphero Robots, Stomp Rockets, and LED Art Canvases—all in preparation for this week's Chip Camp excitement.

If you thought that was impressive, watch and see what we do next at BEST Academy this Thursday and Friday! Stay tuned as we dive into this fun, technology-based curriculum and watch the incredible energy of these educators and students as they ignite their “BEST” STE(A)M skills. 🌟 Micron Technology

🚚💡 This September, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us at Saturdays with STE(A)M Truck as we honor Latinx STEAM Innovators and Heroes. Get ready for a morning of inspiration and hands-on learning.
🗓 Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10 AM - 12 PM 📍 Location: 352 University Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Dive into activities like Foam Rockets and DIY Captcha & Scratch Coded Captcha. Plus, engage in an educational journey with lessons on Latinx STEAM heroes, including the trailblazing astronaut Ellen Ochoa. Participants of all ages will leave the event equipped with new skills and their own creations—this event is perfect for the WHOLE family!
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect and create. Let's come together to celebrate and learn from the incredible contributions of Latinx heroes in STEAM! www.steamtruck.org/saturdays 🌟

Tomorrow, August 14th, marks a special milestone as we celebrate 10 years of STE(A)M Truck and launch our Day of Giving! 🎉 Your generous support powers our mission, leaving a lasting imprint on countless students and teachers. Every donation ignites curiosity! Join us in fueling the future of STEAM education—because every gift makes a real impact. Let’s continue to foster a love for learning and innovation together! 🚚🚚🚚

Visit www.steamtruck.org/donate to donate!

A few weeks ago, the STE(A)M Truck board wrapped up an exhilarating and insightful board retreat! ☀️It was a fantastic opportunity for our board members to connect, reflect, and engage in deep discussions about the future of STE(A)M Truck. The event was fun and incredibly productive as we voted in our new board officers. Please join us in welcoming:

Chad Mandala, Co-Chair
Kellye Britton, Co-Chair
Isoke Martin, Treasurer
Darius Williams, Secretary

Each brings a unique blend of skills and vision to their role, poised to lead us into an exciting future. We’re thrilled about the energy and ideas they are bringing to the table. Here’s to forging ahead with innovation and dedication! 🚀

The STE(A)M Truck team hit the road last week for a fantastic educational adventure in Twiggs County, Georgia! 🚛 We had the privilege of engaging 16 dedicated educators with our geodesic dome build, space docking, and stomp rockets. A big thank you to Superintendent Dr. Mack H. Bullard for trusting us with this exciting partnership. We are thrilled about the impact we’ve started together and eagerly look forward to continuing our work this fall. Here’s to more inspiring educational journeys in Twiggs County!

STE(A)M Truck is thrilled to announce the expansion of our leadership team! Please join us in welcoming our seven new board members: Kellye Britton, Jamal Lewis, Chad Mandala, Ph.D., Isoke Martin, Carla Shields Mills, Brandon Shields, and Darius Williams. Each is a visionary leader with a deep commitment to innovation in STEAM education. Their diverse backgrounds will undoubtedly enrich our community and amplify our impact.

Swipe through to learn more about our board members as they share what inspired them to join the STE(A)M Truck board, the unique perspectives they bring, and what excites them most about their journey with us. 🚚

Today we wrapped up an incredible week at our STEAM Empowerment Summer Camp, and what an adventure it’s been! 🌟 We loved every moment spent bonding with each student, watching them explore, create, and grow. From planting to woodworking, every day was filled with discovery and enthusiasm.

Swipe through to see highlights from a week packed with activities that inspired and empowered our future innovators! A special thanks to our sponsor, PPG, for making this enriching experience possible. 🚀🔬

Day 2 of our Educator Empowerment Summit wrapped up wonderfully, leaving us all feeling truly EMPOWERED! 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing educators who joined us, and a special thanks to our presenters and panelists Meagan Naraine, Andrea Wright, Dr. Tonya Clarke, and Dr. Laura Meyers for sharing their invaluable insights and expertise.

Now, we turn our excitement towards our upcoming STEAM camp, ready to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators! 🚀📚

Day 1 of our Educator Empowerment Summit was a resounding success! 🌟 We were inspired by the passion and creativity of all the dedicated educators who joined us. We can’t wait to dive into tomorrow’s hands-on builds and innovative activities! 🛠️📚

⏳ Last Chance to Register! ⏳ Today is the final day to sign up for our STEAM Empowerment Summer Camp! With only 10 days to go, don't miss the opportunity for your student to explore, create, and learn in an exciting STEAM environment. 🚀🌟

👩‍🔬 Who: Rising 6-8th-grade underrepresented, female, nonbinary, or gender-fluid youth
📅 When: June 24 - 28, from 8 AM to 2 PM daily
📍 Where: Pittsburgh Yards, 352 University Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
💸 Cost: FREE!

🌟 This summer is all about EMPOWERMENT at STE(A)M Truck! Get ready for our Educator Empowerment Summit and STEAM Empowerment Camp. Whether you're an educator looking to enhance your teaching techniques or a student eager to dive into STEAM fields, we have something special for you. Join us for transformative experiences filled with learning, innovation, and fun!

A huge thank you to our sponsors, Dr. Valeisha Ellis, Google, Nike, and PPG, for making these events possible. 🚀📚

🌟 Ready to transform your approach to education? Join us at our Educator Empowerment Summit on June 20-21! Dive into two days filled with inspiring keynotes, practical STEAM-focused hands-on sessions, and valuable networking opportunities designed to enhance your educational impact. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or educational innovator, this summit is tailored to empower you with the tools and insights needed to inspire future generations.

Thanks to the sponsorship of one of our generous Board of Directors, Dr. Valeisha Ellis, and Google, $125 of the registration fee is covered for the first 30 registrants. The cost to attendees this year is $25 per person! Use the promo code, “SUMMITGOOGLE” at checkout to receive your $125 discount.

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