STEMcyclists: Black and Brown Youth Transforming Science and Engineering via Bikes
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
| 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
Start the project
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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