Science mill will pilot an expansion of its stem equity initiative for urban communities by introducing summer stem career immersion camps for students in grades 3 to 8 in rural, underserved texas…

Science mill will pilot an expansion of its stem equity initiative for urban communities by introducing summer stem career immersion camps for students in grades 3 to 8 in rural, underserved texas communities. Developed by the museum's educators and taught by science teachers, the camps introduce students to real-world stem careers and teach what IT means to be a stem professional. The project team will create new curriculum to support the week-long camps. Reaching up to 120 students, the camps feature team challenges, project-based designing and building, and daily hands-on content engagement through inquiry-based activities. Students will focus on different stem fields each day with a goal to build their confidence and spark lifelong curiosity in stem. During the school year, campers will participate in local stem clubs, engaging in hands-on activities that continue to reinforce excitement in stem learning.