- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
6 people are interested
Helping Students Become Problem Solvers in South Windsor
ORGANIZATION: STARBASE Connecticut
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
6 people are interested
Looking for an opportunity to mentor young people as they explore the potential future of technology through engaging in short engineering challenges? This is the opportunity for you.
This program will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:20 to 4:20 at the CREC International Magnet School for Global Citizenship in South Windsor. Mentors do not have to experts in technology or science. Mentors need to be interested in helping young people explore new topics and challenge themselves to grow.
There are opportunities to mentor twice a month, up to once a week.
More opportunities with STARBASE Connecticut
5 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About STARBASE Connecticut
Location:
85-152 Light Lane, Unit 300, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, US
Mission Statement
STARBASE seeks to raise the interest and improve the knowledge and skills of at-risk youth in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which will provide for a highly educated and skilled American workforce.
Description
STARBASE is a five day STEM-based academy in which students collaborate to explore various fields of science and mathematics. The students use the Scientific Method to conduct experiments in chemistry and physics, make observations, and analyze data through graphing and comparison to draw conclusions about the world in which they live. They also make use of technology in the form of a high profile CAD program and 3-D printing. Students are challenged to utilize the knowledge they gain to engineer unique solutions to real world issues.
STARBASE has now expanded into the schools as part of after-school mentoring programs with STEM topics. This STARBASE 2.0 portion, includes topics such as robotics and chemistry as is the "next step" for STARBASE graduates.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
625 Chapel Rd.South Windsor, CT 06074
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2020
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- STEM
- Teaching / Instruction
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Twice a month up to once a week