STEAM Academy: iFp Labs (Main)

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Cambridge Public Library

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Cost

This Event is free!

Location

  • In-person only.

Main Library

449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

Dates and Times

Monday, February 24 4:30PM – 6:30PM

This is a recurring event and is coming up on

  • Monday, March 3 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, March 10 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, March 17 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, March 24 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Tuesday, April 1 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, April 7 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, April 14 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, April 28 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, May 5 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, May 12 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, May 19 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, May 26 4:30PM – 6:30PM

Additional information

org/">Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Labs, students dive into the exciting world of social robots—machines designed to interact, learn, and connect. From brainstorming ideas to building prototypes, students explore how AI and robotics can foster fairer, more inclusive communities. They design robots that serve as friendly companions, offering support, connection, and solutions to real-world challenges. Teens in 7th and 8th grade are invited to learn more and apply on the iFp website: Innovators for Purpose

Skills Learned: Human-Centered Design, Mechanics, Electronics, Computer Programming, AI, and more.

Innovators for Purpose (iFp) is a Cambridge-based nonprofit that inspires high-potential, diverse young people to discover their passions, develop innovative mindsets and cultivate marketable skills to solve problems they care most about. Summer Studio teens are funded in part through the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program. The Cambridge Public Library STEAM Academy is part of Cambridge STEAM Initiative's efforts to enhance and expand students' access to quality STEAM learning experiences. Made possible by generous support from the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund and Verizon.

 

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Monday, February 24 4:30PM – 6:30PM

This is a recurring event and is coming up on

  • Monday, March 3 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, March 10 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, March 17 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, March 24 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Tuesday, April 1 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, April 7 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, April 14 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, April 28 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, May 5 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, May 12 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, May 19 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Monday, May 26 4:30PM – 6:30PM

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Last updated January 24, 2025.