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Toyota Motors North America has agreed to a fourth year of funding for STEM activities and equipment at YDL

More exciting STEM programming is on the horizon, thanks to another $30,000 from Toyota through their Driving Possibilities initiative!

This fall, YDL will host STEM field trips with students from Ypsilanti Community School and Lincoln Consolidated School. Black Men Read will bring more special STEM programming to YDL-Superior, and there will be a new monthly Food Science program starting in September at YDL-Superior.

The goal of Toyota’s initiative is to close educational gaps for all students through innovative, hands-on STEM programming. Through partnerships with  YDL, Ypsilanti Community Schools, Lincoln Consolidated Schools, and WISD, the initiative will continue to build STEM awareness, excitement, and interest in careers in STEM.

The initiative also addresses some of the essential needs and barriers to success for area students and families.

STEAM Cafés

Teens can learn more about various STEM-field careers at these interactive, lively cafes that will host discussions with STEM professionals in the community. These teen-led programs will include dinner, fun activities surrounding the highlighted careers, and a gift card raffle. These monthly TEEN ONLY after hours cafes are happening at the YDL-Superior Branch.

Additional STEM resources

After School STEM Series

October-November 2023: Rube Goldberg Machines

November-December 2023: Legos

New equipment coming to our spaces and programs. Drop by and play!

Light table

Wind tunnel

Ramps

Magnet wall

Giant dinosaur bones

Girl in green shirt jumps on floor tiles with purple, blue, and orange liquids.

Liquid floor tiles

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