Empowering graduate students to create hands-on STEM experiences for youth and families
This workshop equips graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to design and deliver engaging STEM activities for K–12 audiences. Participants will learn how to:
- Translate complex concepts into interactive, age-appropriate activities
- Foster curiosity, inclusion, and accessibility in STEM learning
- Manage group dynamics and adapt for diverse learning styles
- Incorporate real-world applications in different cultural contexts
- Build confidence, leadership skills, and a toolkit of adaptable activities for future use.
Who Should Apply:
Graduate students from all disciplines interested in STEM education, outreach, and science communication. No prior outreach experience required.
Program Dates:
- Part 1: Kickoff Workshop | February 3, 12:00 – 2:00 pm | Introduction, team-building, and activity design foundations
- Part 2: Proposal Presentation & Feedback | February 17, 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Share ideas, get peer and mentor feedback
- Part 3: Activity Walkthrough for Feedback | March 3, 12:00–1:30 pm | Test activities, refine based on feedback
- Part 4: Activity Walkthrough for Feedback Part II | March 24, 12:00–1:30 pm | Final testing and refinements
- Part 5: Family STEM Night | March 31, 5:30–7:00 pm | Present your activity at a public event
- Part 6: (Optional) Beckman Open House | April 10, 9am-3pm | Refine and present your activity to a bigger group