Steampunk Education

We’re getting ready for the championship EKF 2024 Lego Robotics Tournament! Big thanks to Cole Braden for his quick work on all these designs and prints. #freeCAD

When Steampunk does thanksgiving, it looks a bit like this. Happy Thankgiving to all the Steampunkers out there! #thankful

Summer 2024 was a huge success for Steampunk Education and we’re so thankful to the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation for all the support this season. Steampunk STEM programs reached 400 participants in the Ottawa Valley this summer with fun, engaging content. We are privileged to be a part of this amazing program. See you soon, Lanark!

What are you making today? #FreeCAD

Another good day for rural STEM education. It’s our goal at Steampunk Education to bring sustainable and engaging STEM workshops to underserved rural locations in the Ottawa Valley. But the thing is… we really like these amazing small towns and…. we really, really like sumo-robots. So it’s win-win.

Steampunk Programs for summer 2024 are in full swing and we are so thankful to the amazing venues that host us across Lanark county. We especially love this new temporary venue in Smiths Falls. See you all again today!

Steampunk's Elizabeth Kelly Foundation Summer Programming is open! Check out the 2024 workshop schedule and sign up before it fills up. Get smarter this summer with Steampunk. https://lnkd.in/eytpGNuN

Beginning in 2020, to help address learning loss, Steampunk has supported high school students looking to understand, improve, or bridge gaps in math and science. We do this through one-on-one tutoring, online homework support, or group learning pods. Something we’ve noticed in those four years is the impact of audio and visual distraction on homework performance. Open concept and shared spaces are a reality, whether it’s in the library, in class, or just at home with siblings and family. We’ve tried a variety of strategies to minimise distractions for our students. Of course, it’s best to do homework and study in a quiet place without too much going on, but that’s not always possible. This is where good noise cancelling devices can be really helpful for your student. Even baseline headphones can be connected to a device that plays ambient music or white noise while a student studies or completes homework. Here’s a few quick benefits of accessing noise cancelling audio while studying: Stress Reduction: The consistent sound of white or ambience music can have a calming effect, reducing stress and anxiety levels. Attention and Memory: Some studies suggest that white noise or quiet classical can enhance cognitive performance, particularly in individuals with ADHD, by improving attention and memory retention. Reducing Distractions: White noise can mask background conversations and other interruptions in office environments, helping improve concentration and productivity. This small addition to your student's tool box can help a distracted student get more done during that hour of math homework. If you’re looking for where to start, there are lots of headphone reviews out there and one of our favourite chill music creators is Classical Glass, available on Soundcloud. https://lnkd.in/e5dycpfx What’s your favourite focus option?

Look at this beauty! Gabe & Cole found this in the parking lot of the Almonte library: one of Steampunk's OG clients. It was a total coincidence! If anyone knows who made this awesome vehicle DM us immediately 😂

We can make your 2024 summer STEM programs this awesome. Let us know how we can help. #stemeducation