Our education programs support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) learning. 

 

The maker movement led by DIYers, artists, craftspeople, computer geeks, and engineers emphasizes learning-through-doing (constructivism) in an informal, collaborative, social environment. The maker movement is also sometimes referred to as the “hacker” movement because of the DIY nature of creating or “hacking” your own learning experience.  Maker spaces such as the Staten Island MakerSpace are built around that philosophy and offer a community environment to encourage experimentation and cross-pollination between the arts, applied crafts, math, science, and technology.

 

Our education programs open new doors to learning, creative problem solving, and invention through the sciences, new technology, and vocational skills for all ages.  We believe it is critical that the children in our community are exposed to careers in science, engineering, and new technology because they are pathways of economic opportunity.