Edmonton, AB
Dineli Fernando
Dineli is the Founder of STEAMistic. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Specialization) in Cell Biology from the University of Alberta & is currently pursuing post-graduate studies in Sociology at the University of Alberta. Dineli founded STEAMistic in 2022 as a response to educational barriers exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic for students from low socioeconomic (SES) backgrounds in her hometown, Edmonton, AB. Dineli is passionate about interdisciplinary education and complementing humanities education with natural sciences. STEAMistic provides free Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) educational materials to students from low SES backgrounds across Edmonton and area. In her free time, you can find Dineli reading fiction books, drinking lots of coffee, and spending time with friends and family!
STEAMistic: Accessible STEAM Education for Youth in Edmonton
STEAMistic is a youth-led initiative that aims to distribute STEAM-related educational materials & activities to youth from low SES backgrounds across Edmonton & area. Our goal is to ignite curiosity among the youth, help them build innovation, leadership skills and critical thinking skills.
https://www.steamistic.com/homeAbout this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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How the project works
Between Sep-Dec, we will be hosting in-person workshops guiding children & youth in grades 4-12 through a science activity that also incorporates the arts. This year, we are planning to expand our programming by providing activity boxes to non-profit organizations and creating instructional YouTube videos to supplement the activities included in the boxes.
Project Impact
Last year, we supported over 30 students in Edmonton. This year, we are planning to expand our reach and support 50-100 students.
Project Mission
Our mission is to provide accessible STEAM education & activities to young people across Edmonton; to encourage innovative, scientific imagination; and to foster an interest in STEAM among young people.
Project Team
STEAMistic comprises of high school & university students residing in Edmonton and Calgary.
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