Camden Education Fund Hosts First Ever Citywide STEM Showcase
20 Camden Schools Come Together to Showcase Student STEM Projects from Across City.
MEDIA ADVISORY
MARCH 18, 2025
Contact: Mike Neilon, (610) 613-2664, mneilon@bellevuepr.com.
CAMDEN, NJ:
Camden Education Fund will host the first-ever Camden Citywide STEM Showcase on Friday, March 21. The Camden Citywide STEM Showcase aims to foster a love for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) among urban youth in the Camden area.
The event will be open to students from various grade levels across district, renaissance, and charter schools. Student projects will range from focuses on robotics and technology to projects focused on evolution. To encourage participation and showcase varied STEM projects, the first year of the fair will be non-competitive with prizes and giveaways for all participating students.
According to 2021 data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), both African American and Hispanic workers are underrepresented in STEM occupations nationwide. As a majority minority city, more than 90% of Camden’s population is comprised of Black and Latino residents, with schools reflecting this rich diversity. Creating equitable STEM education opportunities that are supportive and inclusive for all students is crucial for boosting diversity in the profession.
“This event seeks to inspire and celebrate high-quality STEM learning happening across the city’s public schools,” shared Giana Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Camden Education Fund. “Early exposure to STEM education can help close the diversity gap in the field and students’ career trajectories, and we hope Camden’s first citywide STEM Showcase can be a part of that.”
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is thrilled to be part of Camden’s first citywide STEM Showcase,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. "We recognize the importance of introducing STEM to children at an early age, and we are proud to support this event through the Foundation’s One Water Street Grant Program. We hope that this event will inspire more Camden students to develop an interest in STEM as they grow."
WHO:
Giana Campbell, CEO, Camden Education Fund
Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation
Grand Hank, Master Scientist and Television Personality
State Superintendent Katrina McCombs
School Leaders
150-200 Students
WHEN:
Friday, March 21
10:15 - 11:15 am
(Full event is 10am - 1pm)
WHERE:
1725 Park Blvd at The Majorie and Lewis Katz Community Center
(Former Boys & Girls Club - Parkside)
ADDITIONAL VISUALS:
The Science Lab of Grand Hank – Live Science Demonstration
Student-led visuals/projects including:
Coding a robot to play basketball
Coding LEGO pieces to build an interactive carnival
Designing and building an egg catcher
Miniature golf carts designed to real scale
Robotics demonstration in the pool
ABOUT CAMDEN EDUCATION FUND:
The Camden Education Fund (CEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating progress in Camden’s public school system. CEF works with families, school partners, and community leaders to identify citywide needs in education. CEF then provides grants and develops strategic partnerships to address these citywide needs. Grantees include schools, non-profits, and universities.
