How can we build a space that sparks joy? <\/em><\/p>\n How can we, as concerned citizens, use technology to foster a connection with our aging citizens?<\/em><\/p>\n How can we use technology to make people smile? <\/em><\/p>\n Students would work within these overarching questions to tackle an individual problem in their school or community using STEAM. At the conclusion of the program, students would have the chance to pitch their solutions to their class, school, families, community members, etc. Solutions ranged from solar powered watering trucks to devices to assist students with disabilities to initiatives to encourage young children to recycle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Teachers found the program to be impactful both on themselves and on their students. Teachers found that the program enhanced their ability to use problem based learning and design thinking, using the program as a way to \u201cdip a toe in the pool.\u201d They noticed that the program also increased their students\u2019 confidence in STEM, academically, and even socially.<\/p>\n![\"Two](\"https:\/\/wordpress-futures-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/06\/03034835\/IMG_0095.jpg\")