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Kids Get Building Blocks to a STEM Career at 91¿´Æ¬Íø College Math Festival

91¿´Æ¬Íø College buzzed with energy on Friday evening as families from across the Bay Area gathered for the , hosted in the Student Center. Instead of worksheets or practice tests, children were met with puzzles, games, and colorful building blocks — sparking curiosity and laughter at every table.

Math Festival - 91¿´Æ¬Íø College

More than 120 participants — from toddlers to college students, teachers, and grandparents — joined in the hands-on activities designed to make math approachable, engaging, and fun. At one table, students snapped plastic shapes together to build three-dimensional figures. One child proudly created a hexagonal box with a lid that opened and closed, transforming math into both play and discovery.

A Community Effort for STEM Access

The festival was made possible through a partnership between the Julia Robinson Math Festival and 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Program. MESA provides tutoring, workshops, and community support to help underserved students thrive in STEM fields.

Events like the Julia Robinson Math Festival show students that math is more than just numbers on a page — it’s about creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. By giving young people opportunities to engage with math in fun and meaningful ways, we’re building confidence and opening doors to future STEM careers.

Alyssa Arnold

Director of 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s MESA Program.

91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s Commitment to STEM Pathways

Events like this align with 91¿´Æ¬Íø College’s mission to expand access to STEM education, particularly for underrepresented communities. By partnering with organizations like the Julia Robinson Math Festival, 91¿´Æ¬Íø is helping to nurture the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math.