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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black Inventors Workshop

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BLACK INVENTORS WORKSHOP

Where innovation meets inspiration! This workshop series is designed to highlight and celebrate the incredible contributions of Black inventors throughout history while engaging participants in exciting S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) projects.

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Build Ballon-Powered Race-cars:

  • Rev up the excitement with a balloon-powered car race! Explore the inventive spirit of Garrett Morgan, the mind behind the traffic signal, as participants engineer their own cars and compete for the title of fastest inventor.

​Build-A-Boat Challenge:

  • Set sail for a buoyant adventure! Explore the achievements of Philip Emeagwali, a supercomputer pioneer, as kids design and build tiny boats to hold the most pennies. It's a hands-on challenge that floats their STEM skills.

Bristlebot Robot Bash!:

  • Join the Bristlebot Robot Bash! Learn about Lonnie G. Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker, as kids create their own lively robots using vibrating motors. It's a buzzing adventure in STEM creativity!

More Projects!

Sundial Project:

  • Travel back in time with sundial sculptures! Inspired by Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught astronomer, and surveyor, participants will craft their own sundials, exploring the intersection of art, science, and timekeeping.

Light-Up Greeting Cards:

  • Create personalized greeting cards that light up! Kids will learn about Lewis Latimer, a Black inventor who improved the light bulb, as they craft their own illuminated creations using simple paper circuits.

DIY Stethoscope Discovery:

  • Listen up! Dive into the world of medical innovation with a DIY Stethoscope workshop. Inspired by Dr. George F. Grant, kids will construct their own stethoscopes while exploring the wonders of invention in healthcare.

Straw Rocket Launchpad:

  • Soar to new heights with a Straw Rocket Launchpad! Inspired by Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space, participants will design and launch their rockets while exploring the wonders of space exploration.

Potato Battery Experiment

  • Investigate the work of Dr. Mark Dean by building a potato battery to understand basic electrical circuits and the principles behind his contributions to computer technology.

DIY Water Filter Worshop:

  • Dive into the world of clean water innovation inspired by Patricia Bath, a pioneering inventor in medical devices. Kids will construct their own water filters, gaining hands-on experience while discovering the impact of inventive thinking.

Kaleidoscope Creations:

  • Immerse yourself in the world of patterns and colors! Craft your own kaleidoscopes inspired by David N. Crosthwait Jr., an innovator in heating systems. Discover the magic of optics and creative engineering in this vibrant workshop.

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