STEMEPA × Zhang SahCommunity Track
Building Bridges Through STEM
STEMEPA's community engagement event connecting students with their local community through hands-on STEM education and mentorship.
Community Impact Through STEM
Students from across the Philadelphia School District came together to share their passion for STEM with the local community, creating meaningful connections and inspiring the next generation.
Date
July 7th - September 2025
Duration
6+ Sessions
Location
Zhang Sah Community Centers
Learning Through Hands-On Experience
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Teaching Methods
Chemical Reaction Demonstrations
Students conducted exciting chemical reaction experiments, teaching younger participants about chemistry through safe, hands-on demonstrations.
Outer Space Education
Interactive sessions about space exploration, planets, and the universe interested students of any age with real-world applications of physics and astronomy.
Rocket Propulsion Science
Students built and launched water rockets, learning about propulsion, aerodynamics, and engineering principles through exciting experiments.
Robotics & Technology
Hands-on robotics workshops introduced students to programming, engineering, and the future of automation technology.
Event Activities & Highlights
Interactive STEM workshops for all ages
Community mentorship programs
Hands-on project demonstrations
Family engagement activities
Career exploration sessions
Networking opportunities
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What Students Say
The community track really showed me how STEM can make a difference in people's lives. I never realized how much impact we could have!
Sarah M., 8th Grade
Working with the younger kids was amazing. Seeing their excitement when they understood a concept made all the planning worth it.
Alex K., 9th Grade
This event helped me understand that STEM is as much about technology as it's about helping our community grow and learn together.
Jordan L., 7th Grade
Building Community Connections
The Zhang Sah Community Track event brought together students, families, and community members in a celebration of STEM learning. Through interactive workshops and hands-on activities, we strengthened the bonds between our schools and the local community.
Strengthened community-school partnerships
Inspired family engagement in STEM education
Created lasting mentorship relationships
Event Location
Address: Zhang Sah Bainbridge Community Center
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, parking available
Addressing the Digital STEM Divide
Our partnership with Zhang Sah Community Centers represents a crucial step in bridging the digital and educational divide between Philadelphia and the rest of Pennsylvania. Through targeted STEM programming and community engagement, we're working to ensure that all students, regardless of their location or background, have access to high-quality STEM education and opportunities.
Technology Access
Providing equal access to modern STEM tools and resources
Educational Equity
Ensuring quality STEM education reaches all communities
Community Building
Creating lasting partnerships between schools and communities
Special Thanks to Zhang Sah
We extend our deepest gratitude to Zhang Sah Community Centers for their unwavering support and partnership in making this transformative STEM education initiative possible. Their commitment to community development and educational excellence has been instrumental in creating opportunities for students to connect with their local community through hands-on STEM learning experiences.
This partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration between educational organizations and community centers in addressing the digital divide and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality STEM education, regardless of their geographic location or socioeconomic background.
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Event Partners & Sponsors
This event was made possible by our amazing partners and sponsors