STEM Through Games: Bridging the Gap in Middle School Enrichment & After-School Programs

This event will focus on blending computer science, gaming, and ELA to support integration of game-based STEM learning into educational and community spaces.

The workshop will feature interactive sessions, hands-on discussions, and opportunities to collaborate with educators, curriculum coordinators, school leaders, and after-school program organizers.

Key topics include:

• Discovering needs of schools, teachers, and community organizations in implementing game-based STEM curricula
• Identifying challenges in scaling computational thinking and data literacy in middle school environments
• Collaborating with experts to develop actionable solutions
• Exploring funding opportunities to support STEM and game-based initiatives