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√Roots: supporting Black scholars in STEAM

September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023 | Public Programs

Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque will conduct “Roots: supporting Black scholars in STEAM,” a project to increase Explora’s relationships with and relevance to Albuquerque’s Black communities and increase opportunities for Black students in Albuquerque to pursue STEAM. The project is designed to foster a holistic, place-based approach to K–16 STEAM learning that incorporates a growth mindset and highlights the contributions of community members, particularly Black STEAM professionals. The museum will collaborate on project activities with the Mexico Black Leadership Council, the Greater Albuquerque Housing Partnership/Casa Feliz, the Community School at Emerson Elementary, and Sandia National Laboratories’ Black Leadership Committee.

Funders

IMLS
Funding Program: Museums for America
Award Number: MA-249579-OMS-21
Funding Amount: $172,600

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Kristin Winchester Leigh
    Principal Investigator
    Explora
  • Discipline: Art, music, and theater | General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Undergraduate/Graduate Students | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | Black/African American Communities

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