Programs
2024 summer learning academy
Our Summer Learning Academies are free, 5-week, in-person summer enrichment programs for elementary schools students within Boston Public Schools.
DESIGN: Elementary School STUDENTS | LOCATIONs: Multiple |
PARTNERS: Boston Public Schools
Art & AI Workshop with the MIT Media Lab
In this 1-week workshop hosted at the MIT Media Lab, students will explore art creation and the ethical implications around creating art with AI.
DESIGN: MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | LOCATION: VIRTUAL | PARTNERS: MIT Media Lab
STEAM Academy: 2024 Spring Session
Designed for Middle & High School Students, virtual courses give students the space to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) through guided study and hands-on work with technologies and solutions of today and tomorrow!
DESIGN: MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | LOCATION: VIRTUAL | Partners: Various
MASS. CLEAN ENERGY CENTER - CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES
STEAM Ahead is partnering with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to implement an education and outreach initiative for middle and high school students to build awareness of clean energy solutions, S.T.E.A.M. vocational and career pathways, and state and local based clean energy resources.
DESIGN: Open To All | LOCATION: Various Locations Throughout Massachusetts
Waters student academy
This is a 5-week rotational internship program for High School Students. Waters is providing underrepresented students with STEM education, exposure, and experience to ensure our industry is more representative of the society we live in.
DESIGN: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | LOCATION: In-Person; Waters HQ (Milford, MA)
Steam Ahead - STEAM Kits
STEAM Ahead has created several Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) kits to help expose and educate students on various STEM/STEAM topics. We are taking learning beyond the classroom!
DESIGN: All students
Data Activism (MIT Media Lab)
This is a 6-week, in person program where students learn how data science can be used to address social issues such as food insecurity, gun safety, and climate injustice. Students also learn "power skills" like communication, remote collaboration, and leadership skills.
DESIGN: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | LOCATION: In-Person; MIT Media Lab | PARTNERS: MIT Future makers
Red Sox STEM Education Day
STEAM Ahead is a proud partner of Fenway Parks and the Boston Red Sox for their STEM Education Day.
DESIGN: All STUDENTS | LOCATION: In-Person; Fenway Park | PARTNERS: Boston Red Sox
STEAM Ahead: Leadership Symposium
This is a free, 1-day event designed to provide a space for the exploration of leadership. Various Leaders from High School, Collegiate and Professional fields will network and define what leadership is in this ever-changing world.
DESIGN: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | LOCATION: In-Person; MIT | PARTNERS: ARMY ROTC, NSBE, MIT
Everyday AI
The EverydayAI program will jump start your readiness for AI and give you the tools you need to prepare for the AI-enabled world.