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STEM, Coding & Robotics

Students ship working code, robots, and AI projects they can show families and funders.

Status
Ongoing Program
Who it serves
Middle & High Schools
Focus
Student Enrichment
Where
New York, USA
STEM, Coding & Robotics — students in action

By the numbers

200+
MS 370 students in 2026 showcase
6 wk
Scratch coding sprint
AI
Capstone applications

Overview

A closer look

Our STEM: Coding & Robotics program brings science, creativity, and hands-on learning together in a powerful experience that equips students with critical 21st-century skills. From designing robots to building video games, students learn by doing — and loving every moment of it.

Benefits

What Students Gain

Hands-on coding

A 6-week, browser-based course where students design and build their own video game in Scratch.

Sequential thinking

Strengthened through programming logic, storytelling, and creativity.

Collaboration & confidence

Students present projects and learn to work in teams.

STEAM in action

Blending science, math, physics, art, and design into every project.

STEM, Coding & Robotics — in action

Why it works

Why It Works

Students don't just consume technology — they create it. By combining coding, robotics, and creative problem-solving, CEI STEM transforms curiosity into innovation and prepares students for the future of work.

Impact

Our Core Values in Action

01

Build confidence

By meeting students at their level and celebrating growth.

02

Promote access

Every student deserves high-quality STEM learning.

03

Strengthen skills

In coding, robotics, and creative problem-solving.

04

Encourage persistence

Through guided goal-setting and steady progress.

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Partner with CEI

Help us bring STEM, Coding & Robotics to more schools.

Your gift funds tutoring, mentorship, the arts, esports, robotics, and the coaching that helps schools transform. Every dollar goes back into classrooms.