STEMcyclists: Black and Brown Youth Transforming Science and Engineering via Bikes

students in action during STEMcyclists 2023.

This research project will engage urban Black and Brown youth in a transformative informal STEM learning experience centered on the medium of the bike and biking. 

Project description

This research project will engage urban Black and Brown youth in a transformative informal STEM learning experience centered on the medium of the bike and biking. Specifically, cohorts of youth—rising ninth and tenth graders—will be recruited from within the City of Buffalo, NY, to participate in culturally sustaining, place-based science and engineering activities during a two-week summer institute and three fall and two spring Saturday sessions. 

Project outcome

The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration. 

This research project centers on questions related to students' understandings of core science and engineering concepts, and their STEM identity development.

Project details

Timing, eligibility and other details
Length of commitment About a semester; 3-5 months
Start time July 8-19 
In-person, remote, or hybrid? In-Person Project (can only function with in-person engagement) 
Level of collaboration Large group collaboration (4+ students) 
Benefits Stipend 
Who is eligible Sophomores & Juniors 

Core partners

  • GObike Buffalo
  • Slowroll Buffalo
  •  East Side Bike Club
  • UMass Amherst
  • Tufts University 

Project mentor

Noemi Waight

Associate Professor

Learning & Instruction

Phone: (716) 645-4045

Email: nwaight@buffalo.edu

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Preparation activities

The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.

Keywords

Summer camp; STEM, Science; Engineering; STEMcyclists