STE(A)M Truck

Reflecting on a transformative year at Toomer Elementary, thanks to the generous support of the Zeist Foundation! 🌟 Over the 23-24 school year, we had the honor of providing Toomer Elementary with hands-on maker-based STEAM engagements, empowering both youth and their educators. Through our professional learning sessions like 'Making Literacy Visible' and 'Makerspace Design and Planning,' we delved into innovative educational practices. Educators enhanced literacy with VoiceThread and developed sustainable makerspaces poised to influence student learning for years to come. 📚🔧 Our team equipped Toomer with a specially designed Makercart, stocked with tools to foster interdisciplinary projects that ignite creativity and critical thinking. Students tackled everything from circuitry & coding with Makey-Makey and Sphero to tackling food sustainability in 'Food without Limits,' not to mention engaging in woodworking and art through our GeoLED program. We're grateful to have been part of Toomer's journey in advancing STEAM and Maker education and are excited to see how these empowered educators and inspired students continue to innovate and thrive. 🚀 #STEAMTruck #STEAM #STEM #EducatorEmpowerment #StudentEmpowerment

✨ Ignite your student's imagination with a STE(A)M-powered Saturday! This Saturday, September 14th, STE(A)M Truck celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing the incredible contributions of Latinx innovators. From crafting and launching rockets to modeling CAPTCHA technology, we’ll explore engineering and science through the lens of Hispanic and Latinx heroes. Don’t miss this chance to connect, create, and celebrate with STE(A)M Truck. Join us at Pittsburgh Yards, 352 University Ave SW from 10 AM to 12 PM. Let's build, learn, and grow together! 🌟 #STEAMTruckSaturdays #LatinxInnovators #STEAMEducation #FamilyFunDay #HispanicHeritageMonth #SaturdayswithSTEAMTruck

Chip Camp at BEST Academy was an incredible two-day journey! 🚀 Students were inspired by Marcus K. from the ‘Chip In - Roadtrip Nation’ documentary and engaged in hands-on activities like game controller design & circuitry with Makey Makey, introductory carpentry with custom woodwork, LED light programming, and Sphero-coded zones. Innovation soared with stomp rockets, geodesic domes, a session led by Make Music Count, another creative session led by Subsume, and a semiconductor factory simulation to demonstrate the vast amount of opportunities in STE(A)M industries. We are grateful to Micron, their volunteers, Brandon Shields, PMP, SSGB, Kim Burnett, Ph.D., and Robert Simmons III, as well as to G. Michelle Walker Ed.S. for making these dynamic educational experiences possible. 📚🔬 Thanks for following our journey as we help foster the next generation of innovators at BEST Academy! #ChipCamp #STEAMTruck #MicronGives #FutureInnovators #ChipCampATL Micron Foundation

Last week at BEST Academy, the stage was set for an electrifying Chip Camp, sponsored by Micron Foundation ! 🚀 Our STE(A)M Truck team conducted a dynamic training session for educators, equipping them with the skills to activate their curriculum with Sphero Robots, Stomp Rockets, and LED Art Canvases—all in preparation for this week's Chip Camp excitement. If you thought that was impressive, watch and see what we do next at BEST Academy this Thursday and Friday! Stay tuned as we dive into this fun, technology-based curriculum and watch the incredible energy of these educators and students as they ignite their “BEST” STE(A)M skills. 🌟#ChipCamp #STEAMTruck #MicronGives #FutureInnovators #ChipCampATL #STEAMEducation #DiversityinSTEM

Traveled down to Twiggs County early this morning to engage their amazing teachers and leaders, empowering them to lead experiential learning with their new Think, Make, Create Mobile Lab! STE(A)M Truck is proud for our decade of impact around Metro Atlanta and excited to continue the journey spreading innovative, hands on learning with supporting educators across the state of Georgia! 🚛💨💨💨 Dr. Mack Bullard, PhD Katie Landes

🚚💡 This September, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us at Saturdays with STE(A)M Truck as we honor Latinx STEAM Innovators and Heroes. Get ready for a morning of inspiration and hands-on learning. 🗓 Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10 AM - 12 PM 📍 Location: 352 University Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Dive into activities like Foam Rockets and DIY Captcha & Scratch Coded Captcha. Plus, engage in an educational journey with lessons on Latinx STEAM heroes, including the trailblazing astronaut Ellen Ochoa. Participants of all ages will leave the event equipped with new skills and their own creations—this event is perfect for the WHOLE family! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect and create. Let's come together to celebrate and learn from the incredible contributions of Latinx heroes in STEAM! https://lnkd.in/gg3v6wCc #STEAMTruckSaturdays #SaturdayswithSTEAMTruck #LatinxInnovators #STEAMEducation #FamilyFunDay #HispanicHeritageMonth

🎉 Today we celebrate a decade of STE(A)M Truck! 🚚💡 As we look back on ten incredible years, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our supporters, partners, sponsors, students, and educators. Your steadfast support has been crucial in driving our mission forward. Here’s to another decade of impacting STEAM education in Metro Atlanta and beyond! Don’t forget to support our Day of Giving at www.steamtruck.org/donate. 🌟 #STEAMTruck10 #DecadeOfDiscovery

Tomorrow, August 14th, marks a special milestone as we celebrate 10 years of STE(A)M Truck and launch our Day of Giving! 🎉 Your generous support powers our mission, leaving a lasting imprint on countless students and teachers. Every donation ignites curiosity! Join us in fueling the future of STEAM education—because every gift makes a real impact. Let’s continue to foster a love for learning and innovation together! 🚚🚚🚚 Visit www.steamtruck.org/donate to donate! #STEAMTruck10 #DayOfGiving #FuelCuriosity

A few weeks ago, the STE(A)M Truck board wrapped up an exhilarating and insightful board retreat! ☀️It was a fantastic opportunity for our board members to connect, reflect, and engage in deep discussions about the future of STE(A)M Truck. The event was fun and incredibly productive as we voted in our new board officers. Please join us in welcoming: Chad Mandala, Ph.D., Co-Chair Kellye B., Co-Chair Isoke Martin, MBA, Treasurer Darius J. Williams, M.Ed., Secretary Each brings a unique blend of skills and vision to their role, poised to lead us into an exciting future. We’re thrilled about the energy and ideas they are bringing to the table. Here’s to forging ahead with innovation and dedication! 🚀 #BoardRetreat #Leadership #NewBeginnings

The STE(A)M Truck team hit the road last week for a fantastic educational adventure in Twiggs County, Georgia! 🚛 We had the privilege of engaging 16 dedicated educators with our geodesic dome build, space docking, and stomp rockets. A big thank you to Twiggs County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mack Bullard, PhD for trusting us with this exciting partnership. We are thrilled about the impact we’ve started together and eagerly look forward to continuing our work this fall. Here’s to more inspiring educational journeys in Twiggs County! #STEAMEducation #Partnership #EmpowerED #EducatorEmpowerment