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STEAM Opportunities for Fairfax County Youth

Last Updated: Oct 26, 2023 11:16 AM

Coding

Coding is the skill used to write computer software, apps and websites.

Here are some resources to learn more about coding: 

FCPS Coding Resources

Code.org

App Inventor

Scratch

Alice

Environmental Science

Boy at lake - environmental scienceEnvironmental science is a field of science that studies the relationships between the living and non-living parts of an ecosystem. Environmental scientists focus on specific subjects like understanding earth processes, energy systems, pollution control, natural resources, or how humans may impact our environment, such as through global climate change.

Fairfax County Park Authority

Fairfax County Public Schools

Fairfax County Public Works

STEAM and Cyber Security

Cybersecurity generic imageCybersecurity is the process of safeguarding systems, networks and programs from digital attacks aimed at accessing or destroying sensitive information, extorting money or disrupting normal business operations.

Robotics

Robotics can be a fun and challenging way for kids of all ages to learn the problem-solving and team-building skills involved in STEAM. Robotics offers the opportunity to participate in competitions at the local, regional and national level. To identify opportunities to participate in robotics, contact your local school or visit any of these websites:

NOVA SySTEMic

VEX Robotics

  • Video - Robotics is just the beginning ...

FIRST

First Lego League

Botball

Makerspaces

A makerspace is a collaborative work space inside a school, library or separate public/private facility for making, learning and exploring. They offer a wide range of tools, from high-tech to no-tech.

Nova Labs

Neighborhood and Community Services Clubhouse Network

NOVA SySTEMic

Astronomy

UniverseAstronomy is the science that explains and explores celestial objects and phenomena — stars, planets and space. Astronomy applies math, science and engineering to explain the origin and evolution of these space objects. In addition to stars, planets and moons, other space objects studied include nebulae, galaxies, comets, supernova explosions, quasars and more.

Fairfax County Park Authority

George Mason University

Astronomy Clubs

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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