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NovaSTEM
Building the next generation of scientists and engineers, one project at a time
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Bringing STEM across San Jose
We partner with community centers, libraries, and schools to make hands-on STEM accessible to every student
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - San Jose
Active sessionJuly 2026 / 80+ students and family guests
Good Samaritan Preschool
Workshop siteMay 2026
Why NovaSTEM Works
Inquiry first
Students begin with a question they can test, then learn the science vocabulary that helps them explain what they observed.
Build, measure, revise
Every session includes a real prototype or experiment, a measurement habit, and time to improve the design.
Curriculum with range
NovaSTEM blends biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering so students see STEM as one connected way of thinking.
Hear from community leaders
NovaSTEM has been a great partner in bringing hands on STEM learning to our families at Sunday Friends. The stations are creative, interactive, and thoughtfully designed, making STEM approachable and fun for our community. It's especially rewarding to see families stay engaged, collaborate with one another, and share what they've learned or created during the activity. NovaSTEM does a great job demonstrating each activity, which assists individuals who are initially shy or hesitant feel comfortable participating.
Tia TranHoangCommunity Health Manager
...and our community
I was on the science side, helping kids work through the activities, and I really enjoyed how quickly they got comfortable asking questions. It felt good to see them go from ‘I don't know’ to trying something out five minutes later.
I never really liked science before this because it usually felt like memorizing things. The teachers were really engaging and let us mess around with the slime until we figured out what made it stretch more.
The slime was so cool because it actually felt different every time we mixed it. I made a big batch and I'm keeping it to play with after. I want to try making it less sticky next time.