STEM Saturdays is an educational initiative to spark scientific curiosity in children from local communities. Led by enthusiastic medical and college student volunteers, the program offers engaging, science-based activities at community sites supported by the Green Family Foundation Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program (NeighborhoodHELP). Through hands-on experiments, like launching bottle rockets, we strive to inspire young minds, offer mentorship, and foster a lasting 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.
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.
Community Locations
STEM Saturdays are hosted at various community sites, making it easy to find an event near you.
Fall Schedule
September
Immune System and Vaccines
October
Heart Dissection
November
Bottle Rockets
December
Kidney Dissection
Participating Locations
Miami Lakes Branch Library
6699 Windmill Gate Rd, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
JFK Library
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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A special thanks to the Florida Blue Foundation and the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP for their generous support and commitment to our community.
- Faculty Advisor
Maria Stevens, M.D.
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine - Student Officers
Co-President: Lauryn Bachman
Co-President: Lauren Waidner