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Online Workshop Recording: Young People Co-creating STEM Engagement Projects

Online workshop recording about developing and implementing a variety of programs, exhibits and games that can empower youth to help shape the future for their communities. (2026)

DESCRIPTION

This workshop was recorded on 2-3-2026

During this online workshop, we explored the intersection of co-creation, positive youth development, and futures thinking. We heard from partners who have developed and implemented a variety of programs, exhibits and games that have empowered youth to help shape the future for their communities. We discussed strategies for working with young people, how to create a sense of ownership, belonging, STEM identity, and more. 

 

Presenter

Rae Ostman, Research Professor and Co-Director, Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, AZ

Nicholas Weller, Research Assistant Professor, Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, AZ 

Julia Monge, Low Income Outreach Project Manager, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Emily Belle, Animal Keeper & Education Program Manager, Sciencenter, Ithaca, NY

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DESCRIPTION

This workshop was recorded on 2-3-2026

During this online workshop, we explored the intersection of co-creation, positive youth development, and futures thinking. We heard from partners who have developed and implemented a variety of programs, exhibits and games that have empowered youth to help shape the future for their communities. We discussed strategies for working with young people, how to create a sense of ownership, belonging, STEM identity, and more. 

 

Presenter

Rae Ostman, Research Professor and Co-Director, Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, AZ

Nicholas Weller, Research Assistant Professor, Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning, Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, AZ 

Julia Monge, Low Income Outreach Project Manager, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Emily Belle, Animal Keeper & Education Program Manager, Sciencenter, Ithaca, NY

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YEAR CREATED
2026
OWNING INSTITUTION

Arizona State University

FUNDING

This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number 80NSSC26M0011 and 80NSSC22M0122. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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