In April 2019, we began our partnership with Starbucks to deliver STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning.  We held workshops, hands-on sessions and took 30 kids to the Apple store for workshops with the Apple staff.

A great first series of events. Read below to find out more.

Creating artwork at a workshop led by Apple in its Georgetown location (Washington, DC).

Editing the movie they created at a workshop led by Apple in its Georgetown location (Washington, DC).

Shay, one of Apple’s Instructors, helping one of our students at a workshop led by Apple in its Georgetown location (Washington, DC).

Rhett Butler, a social media expert and presenter, speaking with teenagers about video and film production and online media.

At the Gateway Media Arts Lab, Mount Rainier, MD, located in the Greater Washington, DC area.

The Mayor of Mount Rainier, MD, Malinda Miles, being interviewed by 8/9 year-olds about communities and her work as a Mayor. Students created an animated character based on their interview with Mayor Miles.

At the Gateway Media Arts Lab, Mount Rainier, MD, located in the Greater Washington, DC area.

MC1 Danian Douglas, a 2017 Navy Videographer of the Year, designed and taught the majority of workshops on videography and storytelling. As a Media Officer with the Navy, he was able to bring equipment from Fort Meade to show students various styles of camera and lighting. Pictured here he is showing a student how to use one of the cameras.

At the Gateway Media Arts Lab, Mount Rainier, MD, located in the Greater Washington, DC area.

One of our centerpiece sessions of the week was an Interactive Media play called Refugee. Performed by the students of our partners at Chance Academy, along with students from the Living Water School, the play was about the life, hopes and dreams of refugees from five countries. A truly interactive experience, the play used visuals, audio, music and videos to convey the emotions in the story.