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

Written by Chanda Brewer | Sep 25, 2025 10:47:01 PM

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.

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.

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.