With the demand for STEM careers on the rise throughout Florida , Orlando Science Center has joined the efforts to build the workforce for the future while revitalizing STEM education in our community.
Neighborhood Science launched in 2022 and provides high-quality STEM education for multiple days each week in afterschool programs and community centers, offering opportunities focused on increasing confidence and interest in STEM concepts for youth in Central Florida.
Students engage in hands-on STEM discovery and skill-building through multiple activities, including coding, robotics, virtual reality, engineering design challenges, 3D printing and more. Our team nurtures long-term relationships through frequent interactions several times a week. Neighborhood Science expands our impact throughout Central Florida as we create a STEM-centered community that paves the way for opportunities for all.
Goals:
- Create and facilitate STEM-focused learning modules, covering topics such as the Engineering Design Process, computer science, coding, robotics, virtual reality, and maker spaces.
- Provide an increased number of high-quality STEM learning opportunities within communities through authentic partnerships facilitated throughout the academic year and summer.
- Collaboratively develop meaningful STEM curriculum focused on improving 21st Century Skills (communication and problem solving).
- Connect youth from our community to STEM careers opportunities in Central Florida.
- Improve confidence and interest towards STEM education and STEM career fields.
- Listen to feedback and learn from onsite experiences to improve offerings to better serve the needs of our community.
Thank You to Our Partners
