Black Youth
in STEM Club
A safe space for Black Youth to explore science and technology and find their place in it!
* NEW * BLACK YOUTH IN STEM WORKSHOPS
WISE Kid-Netic Energy is excited to offer a Black Youth in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Programming, which will be facilitated by Black Undergraduate Instructors studying in STEM fields. We are offering FREE science and technology programming. This program will provide Black youth with an opportunity to gather and learn with other Black youth in a fun, hands-on approach. This is a great opportunity for Black youth to engage with science. We want to encourage curiosity and interest in STEM.
Black Youth in STEM will provide hands-on learning opportunities about coding, computational thinking, and other science topics led by Black university students studying STEM. The Black Youth In STEM Workshops will be offered on Monday evenings in June 2024 at the University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus). There are 4 workshops to choose from so you can choose any that work best for you and your family.
Registration Details
Who: Black Youth* in Grades 6 to 8
*Youth from African, Caribbean, and Black communities in Manitoba are welcome!
Cost: FREE
Time: 6:30pm to 8pm, Snacks will be provided.
Dates: Listed below.
Location: Engineering and Information Technology Complex, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus
Workshop Details:
Our Black Youth in STEM Workshops all introductory Workshops so no prior knowledge is required.
You may choose to sign your child up for whichever workshops you are interested in. You are not required to sign up for all 4 workshops.
MICRO:BITS/CODE.ORG
mONDAY - jUNE 3, 2024
Participants will learn about Micro:Bits, which are small devices that participants code to complete different functions. Participants will code Micro:Bits to spell their name, and code and play rock-paper-scissors! They’ll also get introduced to Code.org.
MAKEYMAKEY + MAKE AN ARCADE GAME
mONDAY - jUNE 10, 2024
Participants will work in teams to create an arcade game! They will work together to create both the physical component (such as the game controller) and the program required to play.
UNDERSTANDING CURLS WITH THE CURLY CHEMIST
mONDAY - jUNE 17, 2024
Participants will use springs and hair extensions to learn more about the physics behind their hair. From straight to wavy to curly hair, participants will gain an understanding of elasticity.
EXPLORATION IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
mONDAY - jUNE 24, 2024
Participants will make electrical circuits using alternative energy generation sources such as windmills, hand-generated power and solar panels.
Workshop Registration
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