Afrocentric STEM Outreach

We are thrilled to represent and present Afro STEAM interdisciplinary outreach impact at the Philly TECH Week 2025 on May 9Th! Come join us during Philly TECH WEEK, at the Molefi Kete Asante Institute for community advancing discussion filled with exploration and learning! Our event, Afro STEAM, Powerful Mindz hosts interdisciplinary and declared focus studies as our Afro-centered STEAM initiative. Afro STEAM programs for 2025 -2026 range from Environmental Chemistry, Robotics, Software Engineering, 2D Animation/Illustration and Mathematics.

Would you like to join this event, but not a Philadelphia resident? No problem, please participate and engage virtually: Afro STEAM Zoom Attendance

Don't miss out! Visit our Mindful CS Portal on Sept 1st, as we launch our program's STEAM learning activities and resources, ready for implementation at your university and in your community.

ACR Club Weekly Meeting: Club Beginnings!

Join ACR! We invite you to register and become a part of the ACR Club. You do not need to be a Temple student to join. We offer hybrid options and encourage groups from different universities or regions to reserve a room and participate.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded individuals!

Zoom link

Zoom Registration (non-Temple University interest)

Membership Interest Form

For Temple student interest, please complete ACR interest form for on-campus location.

Event Contact Details:

Professor Anderson | Tya Barnes

Be sure to create a Mindful CS members account for full access to ACR Learning materials, club schedule and more!

ACR Club: Outreach Leadership

ACR Leadership Opportunities

Join us in shaping the future of STEAM and technology liberation! ACR leadership roles are designed to foster interdisciplinary research and advocate for transformative change. Our leadership positions are open to individuals from diverse backgrounds, whether you're in media communication, civil engineering, or any other field.

Why Join ACR Leadership?
- Be part of a dynamic team driving outreach initiatives.
- Collaborate with a cohort of academic advocates for STEAM transformation.
- Contribute to impactful community initiatives and advocate for community STEAM access.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year as an active ACR Club member.
- Participation in or contribution to a presented STEAM Learning outreach proposal.
- Passionate about Afro-centered Computing and Engineering studies.

Ready to embark on a transformative journey? Join ACR Club,

and make a lasting impact in your community!

STEAM Program Activities

ACR members are at the forefront of developing a comprehensive catalog of STEAM outreach learning materials and community-engaging activities. Our commitment to interdisciplinary research and community engagement is embodied in our first major project: Ai - AD Compiler and Afro centered Agriculture Technology.

Ai - AD Compiler

Africology research student Christina H. and Rebecca H. contribute fundamental structures for programmer generating Ai machinery and application. Ethical innovations support theorical Afrocentric technical advances. Ai-AD Compiler communicates with text-to-speech, inquiring Language, Nationality, Location etc., then store compiled data, outputting growing database of African Descendants.

ACR Conference Speaker(s): STARS Celebration Conference, 2024

Co-speakers Tya Barnes and Christina Hudson will represent CR at its first conference as presenters, with Rebecca Harris as part of the conference support team. These opportunities provide members with individual access to networking and organizational possibilities to share our learning models, fundamentals, and impact!

If you are attending STARS Celebration, be sure to add "STE(Africology)M: Culturally inclusive Computing impact" 11AM session.

STEAM Summer Camp: Africology Studies

Mindful CS 2nd year of summer camp on Temple University Campus, was the first S.T.E.(Africology).M program pilot. Our objective was to evaluate the following:

Student comprehension of Africology Studies.
Student digestion of Africology Studies experience.
Connection to Black STEM Liberation and Representation.
Advocating impact for Black community, technology education and access.

We are thrilled to represent and present ACR's first interdisciplinary outreach impact at the STARS Celebration on September 21st, 2024! If you're attending, be sure to select our session in your Whova app schedule.

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