STEMpowered

What We Do

STEMpowered provides Black youth with opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM activities and meet mentors to inspire their interest in exploring further studies and careers in STEM.

Established in 2022, Engineering Outreach partners with BrainSTEM Alliance and local community organizations to address the increasing need to create more inclusive and accessible opportunities in STEM education for Black youth. Key to the program’s success is providing culturally connected and age-appropriate workshop activities, campus experiences, and mentorship opportunities that open participants’ eyes to STEM in fun and engaging ways. 

STEMpowered is free to participants and registration is open to any youth who self-identify as Black.

Collaborate With STEMpowered

Looking to bring STEMpowered programming to your community? We offer:

  • Free, hands-on activities
  • Flexible delivery format
    • Workshops, event days, drop-in booths, recurring programs, etc.
  • Activities for youth of all ages

Get in touch with us at engoutreach@uwaterloo.ca!

"My kid has attended 2 [STEMpowered] summer camps and easily relates real life STEM events to activities/ topics dealt at camp & she is more motivated to be an engineer. Thank you to the team!" Parent, STEMpowered Summer Camp
"I will pay this experience forward by using everything I have learned in this program to continue to pursue my passion for a job in the STEM field...This experience strengthened my wish to pursue a job in science." STEMpowered Participant
"I really want to appreciate you for putting together this program to provide a unique and engaging experience for participants...Thank you for all your efforts in designing and delivering such a valuable program." Parent, STEMpowered program
It was clear that lots of thought and effort went into making the day run smoothly, and we truly appreciate all the care provided along the way. The children had an amazing time, learned so much, and left with wonderful memories that will stay with them! Community Partner