Makerspace Expands! - STEAM Opportunities

Overview

<p>The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan and Chevron established a three-year public-private partnership in 2020. The partnership supports the Makerspace Expands project which will empower young people with the knowledge and skillsets to be competitive in the global market during a time of rapid, technological development, providing them with access to high-tech resources, innovative programs, like-minded peers, viable business connections, and inspiring mentors.</p> <p>During phase I of the partnership, we provided workshops in robotics, general STEAM activities, and techniques for cultural heritage preservation through online courses, webinars, and hands-on activities to participants across Kazakhstan. We also opened two new Makerspaces in Oral and Pavlodar. Phase II will build on these activities.</p> <p>The Public Affairs Sections (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy Nur-Sultan and U.S. Consulate Almaty are soliciting proposals for grants from not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions that focus on one of the priority areas specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to these priorities, the Makerspace Expands goal, and target audiences when developing their proposals.</p> <p>PAS Nur-Sultan and Almaty invite proposals for projects that focus on one or more of the objectives specified below. Makerspace Expands programming includes cultural programming, civil society engagement, and education opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).</p> <p>Goal: Support economic development in Kazakhstan by equipping youth with in-demand technical and STEAM skills.</p> <p>Program Objectives:</p> <p>The Makerspace Expands project will create a network of partners to expand opportunities for STEAM access in Kazakhstan. Utilizing the resources and models of American innovation provided by Chevron and the American Spaces and Makerspaces network, the recipient will offer mentorship, training, and other kinds of capacity building activities geared towards the target audience.</p> <p>(1) Increase participant capacity to solve problems using STEAM through mentorship, trainings, and other activities. <br>(2) Strengthen educator capacity to incorporate/integrate STEAM education into their classrooms <br>(3) Support the “Maker” community and creative industries through innovative programs incorporating STEAM and business skills.</p>