Become an Ambassador for STEM4Change Today!
If you're an aspiring STEM student seeking to share your passions with others, this is the place to be! By becoming an ambassador for STEM4Change, we'll give you all the necessary tools to lead hands-on workshops at your local library, or by starting a chapter at your school.
Requirements: You must be a middle or high schooler, and be able to lead at least one workshop. You do not need a team, but it is highly encouraged.
If you're interested, be sure to apply, and if you have questions, email us at contactstem4change@gmail.com.
Our Curriculum
Intro to Programming
How does coding shape the universe of robots and computers? In this workshop, you'll uncover the foundational building blocks of coding, exploring concepts like variables, binary code, and loops that are universal to every major programming language. Through simple, hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to write their very first working programs in Scratch.
The Science of Dreams
Why do we dream? Are dreams simply chaotic byproducts of brain activity, or do they reveal something deeper about how the mind works? In this workshop, students will investigate the fascinating neuroscience of dreaming. We’ll examine how the brain transitions through distinct stages of sleep, why some dreams are remembered while others vanish, and how the imagination constructs vivid, immersive worlds during rest.
The Chemistry of Color
Students will explore the principles of pH and acid–base chemistry by creating a natural indicator from hibiscus tea and testing common household liquids. By observing color changes, they will see how chemical environments influence molecular structure and properties.
Physics of Oobleck
Create your own Oobleck! It’s a strange material that acts like a solid when you squeeze it, but flows like a liquid when you let it rest. Students will discover how engineers use this surprising behavior to design athletic padding, protective gear, and shock-absorbing materials used in the real world.
Coding the Sky
Uncover how solar flares and magnetic storms affect Earth and satellites in this interactive workshop with live demonstrations of space weather in action.
Shaking and Quaking
Build your own seismograph: a device that can detect and record seismic waves from earthquakes. Students will explore how seismic waves travel through the Earth—and how modern technology helps us predict and prepare for one of California’s most powerful natural forces.
Quantum WHAT?!
In this STEM workshop, students will dive into the strange world of quantum mechanics — the science that explains how matter and energy behave on the tiniest scales. They’ll learn about mind-bending ideas like particles that can be in two places at once, mysterious connections called entanglement, and how just observing something can change what happens. Using interactive simulations and thought experiments, students will see why the rules of the quantum world are so different from what we experience every day — and why scientists still don’t have all the answers.
The Strongest Buildings
Students will explore the fundamentals of structural engineering by designing and testing paper bridges to understand how shape and geometry influence strength and load distribution. Through a hands-on civil engineering-based challenge, they will discover how folds, triangles, and structural designs dramatically increase a bridge’s ability to support weight.
Tiny Power Plants
Have you ever wondered what powers your child’s body, their flashlight, or even a glowing candle flame? In this fun and interactive workshop, students will discover that food, fuel, and batteries all work in surprisingly similar ways — they are tiny “power plants” that store and release energy. Through stories, visuals, and thought experiments, kids will explore how chemical energy is hidden in everyday things, why some reactions give off light and heat, and how our modern world runs on these invisible processes.
Clean Energy
Build your own mini eco-battery using household items while learning how scientists are creating the next generation of renewable energy innovations.
Physics behind F1
Learn about the major physics concepts behind how the F1 cars are designed, including drag force, friction, and weight distribution. Learn about how cars are able to speed up on straights and slow down on curves using their Drag Reduction System.
NeuroAI and Pigs
Students will explore the cutting-edge science of NeuroAI — the intersection of artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and human health. Through real-world case studies, interactive simulations, and critical discussions, students will learn how scientists are building algorithms inspired by the brain, how machines are helping people move and think again.