Native American programs

Overview

STEM Santa Fe runs programs that support Native American students through culturally relevant, hands-on STEM education, especially focusing on underrepresented groups. Their initiatives include mentorships, community-driven projects, and exposure to STEM fields through real-world applications. For example, STEM Santa Fe collaborated with students from the Santa Fe Indian School on a Laser Harp project. This multidisciplinary program combined music, art, and engineering, with students using lasers and an Arduino electronics board to create a musical instrument. The project emphasizes both creativity and STEM learning while reflecting Native American culture.