STEM Saturdays is an educational initiative that sparks scientific curiosity in children from local communities. Made possible through the generous support of the Florida Blue Foundation and the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP program, the initiative brings hands-on, science-based activities to community sites.
Led by enthusiastic medical and college student volunteers, STEM Saturdays inspires young minds through interactive experiments—like launching bottle rockets—while providing mentorship and fostering a lifelong passion for science.
Why Get Involved?
Inspire the Next Generation
Share your love for science and make a difference in children’s lives.
Hands-On Learning
Engage in interactive, fun science experiments and activities.
Community Impact
Contribute to a program that supports local communities and fosters educational growth.
Mentorship
Serve as a role model, guiding and inspiring young, aspiring scientists.
To learn more about volunteering or to sign up for our weekly events, join our GroupMe chats for FIU medical students or FIU undergraduate students.
How It Works
Weekly Events
Join us every Saturday for new engaging science activities, with a different theme each month. Ages 5-15 are welcome to join the fun.
Volunteer Opportunities
Medical and college students are invited to volunteer as mentors and activity leaders. Hours will be tracked via attendance. Commute time does not count towards hours.
Community Locations
STEM Saturdays are hosted at various community sites, making it easy to find an event near you.
Fall Experiment Schedule
September
Bottle Rockets
OctoberHeart Dissections
NovemberElephant Toothpaste
DecemberPaper Circuits
Participating Locations
Hialeah Gardens Branch Library
13451 NW 107th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
Hialeah Public Libraries
190 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012
North Miami Beach Library
1601 NE 164th St., North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Volunteering with STEM Saturdays as an undergrad was one of the best ways to get involved in my community. It taught me the importance of education access, and I had a lot of fun doing the experiments with the children.Alex Fernandez, FIU medical student
STEM Saturdays has given me a platform to share my scientific knowledge and make a difference in the lives of children in the community. Being a part of this organization has made me realize my impact as a medical student on the younger generation of future scientists!Andrea Javier, FIU medical student
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- Faculty Advisor
Maria Stevens, M.D.
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine - Student Officers
Co-President: Natasha Najmi
Co-President: Justin Yang
Questions? Contact Us
Adam Stafford
Program Coordinator
305-348-5284
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Lauren Davis
Program Manager
305-348-9861
AHC2 362