OUR PURPORSE
SPDSS (St. Paul & District STEAM Society) was formed to provide a boost in science activities within the Lakeland region and foster a culture of joint problem solving and inclusivity and sharing of knowledge
our vision
Create an ecosystem for science and technology enthusiasts where our youth and younger adults can connect with older adults through Science & Technology.




we aim to become the largest and most integrated science & tech community
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Our programming
๐ SPDSS is ๐ง utilizing Minecraft ๐ฎ for education ๐ฉโ๐ซ to introduce kids ๐ถ to scientific thinking ๐ค. Through this program, students ๐ learn how to apply scientific principles ๐งช to real-world problems ๐ก, such as building sustainable communities ๐ within the game. ๐ก In addition, SPDSS has implemented an intergenerational component ๐ด๐ง to their program by pairing up older adults ๐ต๐ด with students ๐งโ๐ (STEAM nights with older adults) in the Minecraft build. ๐ With 36% of the population above 50 years old ๐ต๐ด, there is a lot our community can learn from them. ๐ฅ This pairing allows for the exchange of knowledge ๐ and skills ๐ช between generations and promotes the development of strong bonds. ๐ Furthermore, this intergenerational collaboration ๐ค helps students ๐งโ๐ learn about the importance of respecting elders ๐ and the value of learning from different perspectives. ๐

STEAM, CODING, ROBOTICS
SPDSS is dedicated to providing comprehensive programming in STEM ๐, Robotics ๐ค, Coding with Python ๐, Artificial Intelligence ๐ค, Machine Learning ๐, and Blockchain ๐. Through innovative teaching methodologies ๐, students ๐งโ๐ can explore these innovative fields ๐ฌ through hands-on ๐, experiential learning ๐งช, and apply their knowledge ๐ง to real-world challenges ๐ก. SPDSS offers various initiatives ๐ such as workshops ๐ ๏ธ, after-school programs ๐ซ, and summer camps โ๏ธ that provide practical skills ๐ช and deeper understanding ๐ก of complex concepts ๐. By promoting STEM education ๐ฑ, SPDSS is contributing to the growth and development ๐ฑ of the local community ๐ข, empowering the next generation of leaders ๐ and innovators ๐ก to thrive in the 21st century ๐.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION
๐ฌ SPDSS (St. Paul & District STEAM Society) is at the forefront of innovation in education ๐, offering workshops ๐ ๏ธ that teach students ๐งโ๐ about research ๐ and innovation ๐ก. These workshops provide students with an opportunity to learn the scientific method ๐ฌ and the importance of innovation in solving real-world problems ๐ก. By applying these skills, students can contribute to research ๐งช and entrepreneurship ๐ผ, preparing them for future academic ๐ and professional endeavors ๐ช. Additionally, SPDSS is promoting the use of citizen science projects ๐ to engage community members ๐ฅ in research ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ, which provides valuable insights ๐ค into local environmental ๐ฑ and health issues ๐ก๏ธ. Citizen science is a cutting-edge approach ๐ that promotes collaboration ๐ค and transparency โจ, while contributing to scientific knowledge ๐ง and decision-making ๐. By combining workshops on research ๐ and innovation ๐ก with citizen science projects ๐, SPDSS is providing students with a unique and advanced educational experience ๐ that fosters community engagement ๐ฅ, empowerment ๐ช, and stewardship ๐ฑ.

BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SPDSS (St. Paul & District STEAM Society) introduced a Business & Entrepreneurship program for youth
promoting innovation
, creativity
, leadership skills
, economic development
, and job creation
. The program provides essential skills
and access to mentorship
, networking
, and funding opportunities
, turning ideas
into successful businesses
. It contributes to economic growth
and community development
, empowering youth
and supporting the next generation of business leaders
. This program features hackathons
for businesses
that identify local challenges
and promote collaboration
between the school
, businesses
, and community
. Hackathons will enhance learning
, foster innovation
, and economic development
.