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Oct 3, 2018

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High School Student Helps Inspire Next Generation of STEM Learners

My name is Jasmine Yu and this summer I was a counselor at Saturday Academy’s Geek Chic camp, an all-girls computer programming camp hosted at St. Mary’s Academy high school. As a rising St. Mary’s senior, this experience provided me with a unique opportunity to combine my love for STEM with my background as a student at an all-girls high school.

Sep 27, 2018

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An Alumnus Returns to Animation Academy...as Instructor

When longtime Animation Academy instructor Sharon Niemczyk was unable to teach for us this summer, she found someone to take her place. She didn't pick just anyone from her professional circle; she chose her former Animation Academy student Mac Kerman. The combination of her guidance and his passion for giving back to Saturday Academy by inspiring the next generation of animators made for an unforgettable week. Read on to hear it in Mac's own words. Be sure to view Exquisite Morph, the final group project referred to in Mac's post below (link at end of post).

Sep 12, 2018

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New innovative class prepares students for Biomimicry Institute Youth Design Challenge

Students in grades 6 through 12 with a creative mind, a penchant for engineering and design, or a strong interest in environmental issues will be inspired by this class aimed at prepping them for entry into the 2019 Biomimicry Institute Youth Design Challenge.

Aug 21, 2018

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My ASE Experience

Aug 10, 2018

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Introducing Saturday Academy's Equity Statement

From: Jeri Janowsky, Ph.D., Executive Director

Saturday Academy recently completed a year-long training on equity and inclusion. Why? Because inspiring curiosity in all children means understanding them; where they are coming from and their specific needs. After all, the students we serve today are the future of our community.

What Would The World be Like if 50% if All Engineers Were Female?

04/16 Virtual & Augmented Reality in the Classroom
“Gear up and dive in--we’re headed into the ocean to explore living coral!” &nb
04/09 That Need to Learn
She was in fourth grade and she couldn’t stay in her seat she was so excited to see and dis
04/01 Key Findings from Our 2018 Parent Survey
03/28 The Importance of Hands-On Learning
I hear and I forget
03/18 Meet the Stars behind our upcoming Astronomy Classes!
Astronomy 101 (Grades 6-8) &n
03/14 Following Your Curiosity
"The first class I ever visited at Saturday Academy was called 'Simple Machines.'&nb
01/28 Lam Research Volunteers with Saturday Academy
Saturday Academy recently worked with the wonderful Women in Engineering group at Lam Research wh
11/18 Meet Jim at Saturday Academy!
Radio broadcasting, television production and a fascination with how media both reflects and infl
11/13 Saturday Academy Launches Winter-Spring 2019 Classes!
Saturday Academy is excited to launch its Winte

10/16 Meet Marie...Geek Chic Camp Counselor!
Hello, my name is Marie and I am currently a senior at St.

What Would The World be Like if 50% if All Engineers Were Female?