This is how we bring STEM to the community šš½š¬
From hands-on STEM events and school partnerships to mentorship, field trips, and real-world exposure, STEM NOLA meets students where they areāand shows them whatās possible. Our programs are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and open pathways to college and careers.
Want your school, organization, or family involved? Partner with us. Volunteer with us. Join the movement. Visit stemnola.com to learn how you can bring STEM to your community.
#STEMNOLA #STEMInTheCommunity #HandsOnSTEM #CommunityImpact #FutureInSTEM
From STEM Saturday to a FULL RIDE at Tuskegee University!
One of our incredible STEM Fellows, Peyton, first joined STEM NOLA during a STEM Saturday in 2018, where his curiosity and passion for technology began to grow.
Today, after earning:
š 37 college acceptances
š° 18 merit scholarships & grants
š 2 full-ride offers
š Over $1.2 million in scholarships and grants
Peyton is headed to Tuskegee University as a Presidential Scholar on a FULL RIDE and will begin this summer in the Computer Science PREFICS program.
Stories like Peytonās remind us why accessible, hands-on STEM education matters. Todayās curious students are tomorrowās innovators, engineers, and leaders. Congratulations, Peyton! The future is bright š
#STEMNOLA #STEMEducation #TuskegeeUniversity #FutureEngineers #ComputerScience #HBCU #ScholarshipSuccess #HandsOnLearning #FutureLeaders
A future STEM leader in action š¶š¬
Leeyah Lavallais, a ninth-grade student from St. Mary's Academy and a STEM NOLA Fellow recently appeared on Fox 8 to demonstrate how to build a tonoscope ā an experiment that visually explains the science behind sound waves and music.
Joined by STEM Fellows Manager Ruqayyah Mustafa and Fox 8 news anchor Rob Krieger, the segment highlighted the power of hands-on STEM education and student-led learning.
We are proud to see our students confidently sharing their knowledge and inspiring others through science, technology, engineering, and math.
š„ Be sure to watch the full segment: /video/2026/05/15/stem-nola/
#STEMNOLA #STEMEducation #FutureScientists #HandsOnLearning #NewOrleans #WomenInSTEM #SoundWaves #ScienceEducation
What an incredible soft launch of The CORE at @cloverneworleans ! āØ
This past Saturday, more than 150 students, parents, volunteers, and community partners came together on Cloverās historic campus in the Irish Channel for a powerful day of learning, connection, and opportunity.
A special thank you to @stemnola for hosting STEM Saturday as the anchor experience for this exciting debut. Families enjoyed hands-on STEM activities, entrepreneurship workshops, community resources, and wellness support ā all reflecting the collaborative vision behind The CORE (Collaborative of Resources and Empowerment).
Weāre grateful to the many organizations that helped bring this day to life, including:
ā¢ @100blackmennola
ā¢ @louisianachildrensmuseum
ā¢ @fathersmatternola
ā¢ @sslshelps
ā¢ @neworleansyouthalliance
ā¢ @delgadoadulted
ā¢ @arcgno
ā¢ @the18thward
ā¢ @nolalibrary
ā¢ Opportunity Street
The CORE is designed to bring support, opportunity, and connection together in one place ā and Saturday was a beautiful example of whatās possible when community comes together. š
A full-circle moment for STEM NOLA Founder & CEO Dr. Calvin Mackie š
Born and raised in Gert Town, just steps away from Xavier University of Louisiana, Dr. Mackie shared that he never imagined one day being honored by the very institution that helped shape his community.
This weekend, he proudly served as the Commencement Speaker for Xavier Universityās Graduate Programs and College of Pharmacy Commencement and received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
In his address, Dr. Mackie encouraged graduates to:
1ļøā£ Never lose hope
2ļøā£ Never shun the wisdom of our ancestors
3ļøā£ Never stop serving
Congratulations to the Class of 2026, and congratulations to Dr. Mackie on this extraordinary and well-deserved honor. Watch the speech: /live/i28hRNifcQA?feature=shared
#XULA #XavierUniversity #STEMNOLA #Commencement #NewOrleans #Leadership #STEMEducation #CommunityImpact
150+ students, parents, and volunteers came together for another incredible STEM Saturday with STEM NOLA š¤š”
Students explored the science of buoyancy and density by designing, building, and racing their own airboats, pontoon boats, and sailboatsābringing physics to life through hands-on learning and creativity.
A special thank you to Clover, NORD Commission, City of New Orleans, New Orleans City Council, Boeing, Training Grounds, and Entergy for helping us continue bringing STEM to the community.
#STEMNOLA #STEMSaturday #HandsOnLearning #NewOrleans #STEMEducation FutureEngineers
Weāre excited to see you THIS Saturday at STEM Saturday: What Floats Your Boat? š¤āļøš§Ŗ
š Clover Campus
š Saturday, May 9, 2026
ā° 10 AM ā 1 PM
š 1600 Annunciation St., New Orleans, LA
This weekās STEM Saturday is hosted in partnership with the Collaborative on Resources and Empowerment (CORE) at Clover ā an initiative dedicated to connecting families with support, resources, and opportunities all in one place. š
While students participate in hands-on STEM activities, parents and caregivers are invited to engage in additional opportunities happening throughout the day, including:
āļø Dad Conversation with Fathers Matter NOLA
āļø Mobile Health Clinic with DePaul Community Health
āļø Entrepreneurship Workshop with Opportunity Street
We encourage families to register for these additional activities and take advantage of the amazing community resources available during Saturdayās event!
Register here: clovernola.org
#STEMSaturday #STEMNOLA #STEMforALL #YOUbelonginSTEM #FamilyEngagement #CommunityResources #NewOrleans #STEMEducation #COREatClover
WOW ā because of YOU, we surpassed our GiveNOLA Day goal! š
Thank you to the 211 unique donors who helped us raise an incredible $148,380 in support of STEM NOLA ā exceeding our original goal of $120K!
Your generosity helps us continue our mission to expose, inspire, and engage the next generation of innovators, creators, and makers through hands-on STEM education opportunities for youth across our community.
On behalf of our entire team, board, families, and participants ā THANK YOU for believing in the power of STEM education and investing in the future of our youth. š
GiveNOLA Day may be over, but you can still support STEM NOLAās mission by donating here:
#GiveNOLADay #STEMNOLA #STEMforALL #YOUbelonginSTEM #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators #CommunityImpact #STEMGlobalAction
Big news for the STEM NOLA family! šāØ
Our founder and CEO, Dr. Calvin Mackie, will deliver the keynote address at Xavier University of Louisianaās 2026 Graduate Programs and College of Pharmacy Commencement Ceremony on May 9 ā and will receive an honorary degree in recognition of his transformative work in STEM education and community impact.
From New Orleans to the world, Dr. Mackieās vision through STEM NOLA and STEM Global Action has empowered more than 200,000 students with hands-on STEM learning opportunities and inspired the next generation of innovators, creators, and leaders.
Congratulations, Dr. Mackie! Your STEM NOLA family is proud to celebrate this incredible honor and the continued impact of your mission to expose, inspire, and engage communities through STEM. šš§”
#STEMNOLA #STEMGlobalAction #DrCalvinMackie #XULA2026 #Commencement #STEMEducation #futureinnovatorsprogram
Big STEM fun for our littlest explorers š”š§ø
Weāre excited to partner with Training Grounds to bring a special We Play Corner for ages 0ā4 to our upcoming STEM NOLA STEM Saturday: Buoyancy & Density ā What Floats Your Boat? š¤š
š May 9
ā° 10AMā1PM
Clover Academy
This FREE interactive space will give young learners the chance to play, explore, and discover through hands-on STEM activities designed just for them.
šļø Spots are limited ā register today! qrco.de/tgSTEM
#STEMNOLA #STEMSaturday #EarlyLearning #STEMEducation #LittleExplorers #HandsOnLearning #NewOrleansEvents
