Come join Denisse Jiménez the STEAM Education Technology Coordinator as she details the February 2025 schedule for your Mesquite Works STEAM Center.

If you have not visited the STEAM Center you should find the time, we are open Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm. We are located at 312 W Mesquite Blvd Suite 116, Mesquite, NV 89027.

Please note the Mesquite Works STEAM Center is 100% donor financed by local Virgin Valley organizations and caring individuals. All activities are always free to the community.

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Agriculture, and Mathematics, and it expands the STEM framework by integrating the Arts. This addition emphasizes creativity, design, and the humanistic aspects of problem-solving and innovation. Why is STEM Important? 1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Encourages logical reasoning and innovative solutions to complex problems. 2. Career Readiness: Prepares students for high-demand, high-paying jobs in tech-driven industries. Interdisciplinary Learning: Integrates subjects to mimic how they interact in the real world, fostering a holistic understanding. 3. Innovation and Competitiveness: Drives advancements in fields like healthcare, engineering, and environmental science.

Why add the A for Arts STEAM recognizes that innovation requires more than technical skills; it demands creative thinking and emotional resonance. By integrating the arts, STEAM prepares students and professionals to design solutions that are not only effective but also meaningful, culturally sensitive, and inspiring.

Please note: the University of Nevada Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources will be joining us in the Mesquite Plaza soon to add the A for Agriculture.

Come join Denisse Jiménez the STEAM Education Technology Coordinator as she details the January 2025 schedule for your Mesquite Works STEAM Center.

If you have not visited the STEAM Center you should find the time, we are open Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 2 pm. We are located at 312 W Mesquite Blvd Suite 116, Mesquite, NV 89027.

Please note the Mesquite Works STEAM Center is 100% donor financed by local Virgin Valley organizations and caring individuals. All activities are always free to the community.

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Agriculture, and Mathematics, and it expands the STEM framework by integrating the Arts. This addition emphasizes creativity, design, and the humanistic aspects of problem-solving and innovation. Why is STEM Important? 1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Encourages logical reasoning and innovative solutions to complex problems. 2. Career Readiness: Prepares students for high-demand, high-paying jobs in tech-driven industries. Interdisciplinary Learning: Integrates subjects to mimic how they interact in the real world, fostering a holistic understanding. 3. Innovation and Competitiveness: Drives advancements in fields like healthcare, engineering, and environmental science.

Why add the A for Arts STEAM recognizes that innovation requires more than technical skills; it demands creative thinking and emotional resonance. By integrating the arts, STEAM prepares students and professionals to design solutions that are not only effective but also meaningful, culturally sensitive, and inspiring.

Please note: the University of Nevada Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources will be joining us in the Mesquite Plaza soon to add the A for Agriculture.

Bailey takes a moment from her bustling day at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center to share exciting updates! She fills us in on the center's expansion, the addition of cutting-edge learning equipment, an engaging lineup of classes, and a variety of festive holiday-themed learning activities for all to enjoy.

Learn more - https://mesquiteworks.org/

So much fun to have our friend retired NASA STEM Coordinator Shannon McConnell visit us at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center for our first Science STEAM Chat episode. We talked rocket propulsion, tidal locked orbits, loving Pluto, Google Earth and preparing for a career in aero space among a load of other science related topics. Learn more about Shannon by clicking here.

Today, Bailey joins us to share exciting news about the November learning opportunities at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center. With our new spaces opening up, both youth and adults have even more ways to connect, explore, and learn at our vibrant center. Whether you're a learner or a volunteer, we invite you to join in the fun! We offer a robust WiFi connection to the world and engaging new learning components, supported by our talented staff. If you’re anywhere between 0 and 100 years old, we are the place for learning in the Virgin Valley!

Join a class now by clicking here.

In our inaugural episode of 'What’s Shaking at the STEAM Center This Month,' Director Nikki Meador joins us to dive into the exciting expansion efforts underway. We'll explore how the new space and state-of-the-art learning gadgets are set to enhance our programs and impact growth. Plus, get the scoop on all the happenings at the STEAM Center this October 2024!

Click here to learn more and get schedules.

On this episode of STEAM Chat, Art Host Soul Green brings together her high school performing arts friends, Cameron and Kurt, for a lively and thought-provoking deep dive into the world of modern art. For 45 captivating minutes, they explore the complexities, interpretations, and emotional impact of modern artistic movements, while also weaving in humorous and insightful tangents about their favorite movies, cartoons, and other creative interests. Their conversation is a rich blend of nostalgia, expertise, and passion for the arts, making this episode both engaging and relatable to listeners of all backgrounds.

The Mesquite Works STEAM Chat podcast is proud to present our third Art focused episode with our Art podcaster Soul Green. Soul has been thinking creativity out of the box and has invited Amy Anderson as their guest to talk about new home architecture. Tagging along on this chat is our friend Bethany Overland-Green,

New home architecture is considered an art for several reasons, intertwining aesthetics, functionality, and cultural expression. In essence, new home architecture embodies the fusion of artistic vision and practical application, creating spaces that are not only functional but also inspire and uplift those who inhabit them. This holistic approach to design, where aesthetics, functionality, and cultural significance are intertwined, is what elevates architecture to the status of art.

And yes, the subject of a splash pad in a house does come up.

Listen and enjoy. Thank you.