About Vamos STEM
Vamos STEM is a hands-on workshop for Hispanic and minority youth to create initial exposure to STEM. The goal of our classes is to spark an interest in STEM, making science and engineering more accessible for all. Participants will work through different project challenges that will draw upon teamwork, determination, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Makers will be given a variety of interactive design challenges, such as Lego Challenges, Egg Drop, Paper Airplane Design, Balloon Car Creation, Paper Tower Construction, Foil Boat Float, and Marshmallow Bridge. Each of these activities creates an introduction through everyday objects that allows participants to see the presence of STEM in their everyday lives.
About Me
Linnea Madrid is a rising Senior at Naperville Central High School who loves sharing her passion for STEM and problem-solving with others. Throughout her high school career, she has taken Automotive and engineering-focused classes. Her favorite projects involved combining mathematics and physics to create the best cranes and mini robots to win classroom competitions. Linnea is a member of the GEMS club (Girls for Engineering, Math, and Science) where she enjoys hosting tables at the elementary school STEM fairs and modeling female participation in STEM. She is a fluent Spanish speaker who looks forward to bringing STEM education to the Hispanic community.