Critical Youth-Oriented Makespace

Maker program and MakerSpace community at St. George Youth Center.

  • After-school activities on computational thinking, computer programming, and tinkering with and building of electronic artifacts

  • Longer-term projects blending art, STEM, and activism

  • Interactive instruction by undergraduates, visits from scientists and engineers, and “making” (hands-on experimentation and creation).

UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING, COMPUTATIONAL THINKING, MODULAR ROBOTICS, MAKERSPACES, AND NEW FORMS OF LEARNING

UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING, COMPUTATIONAL THINKING, MODULAR ROBOTICS, MAKERSPACES, AND NEW FORMS OF LEARNING

In our research, we focus on supporting young people from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM fields, including those from certain ethnic/racial backgrounds, low-income backgrounds, and women. Our goal is to help these individuals learn about cutting-edge developments in technology through hands-on building and simple programming of mobile technology gadgets. By providing access to these tools and resources, we aim to empower young people and inspire their interest in STEM