Cornell Tech

NYC FIRST STEM Centers bring hands-on, sustained STEM education and FIRST robotics programs to schools and communities that do not typically get access to the advanced equipment and expert teaching resources that they need and deserve. The  STEM Center is located in the Tata Innovation Center, located at 11 E. Loop Rd., New York, NY 10044, on Roosevelt Island.

Volunteer / Mentoring Opportunities

We are seeking mentors that can offer guidance to our students during open hours at the Roosevelt Island location. We are specifically looking for volunteers who can offer 1-3 hours of their time each week and are regularly available one day a week Tuesday to Friday and Sundays on a monthly basis. Responsibilities would include helping support students with your skillset.

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Professional Development

We run formal professional development sessions for NYC DOE teachers and others.  These sessions are focused on Design Thinking and Rapid Prototyping approaches for teachers' curricula. To learn more about scheduling Professional Development please contact Talya Stein at talya@nycfirst.org.


Private Events & Workshops

Book a Private Events and/or Workshop in our beautiful Cornell Tech location. You will have access to all of our shop and fabrication equipment as well as enjoy the stunning views from the Tata Innovation Center. To book an Event or Workshop please contact Anne Goodfriend at anne@nycfirst.org.

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Summer Programs


NYC FIRST is offering offering four one-week-long summer courses for rising 7th - 9th graders at the NYC FIRST Cornell Tech Campus.

 

Students will be exposed to science, technology, engineering and math skills through hands on learning. They will gain experience in 2D design, 3D design, digital fabrication, programming, and physical computing. All while experimenting with circuitry, microcontrollers, Vinyl Cutters, Laser Cutters, and 3D Printers. During each week of this program, students will conceive of an idea, test it out, and make it happen.

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The Team

Anne Goodfriend

STEM Center Program Manager

Anne Goodfriend

STEM Center Program Manager
Anne is the Co Program Manager for NYC FIRST STEM Center at CT. She is coaching 5 teams this season. Anne is a Designer, Technologist, and Educator who is skilled at rapid ideation, prototyping, visual design, programming, and physical computing. She has felt empowered through her own journey learning to code, craft, and engineer. Anne is passionate about sharing these skills with others, inspiring them to engage more deeply with new technology and have fun in the process.

Talya Stein

STEM Center Program Manager

Talya Stein

STEM Center Program Manager
Talya is the Co Program Manager for NYC FIRST STEM Center at CT. She is coaching 5 teams this season. She is an Educator, Designer, Fabricator, and Artist. She believes good design should be simple, clear, intuitive and as much as possible - interactive. Her strong background in graphic design, and her experience in the physical computing world allow Talya to cross the border between the screen and the physical. She is a proud member of the maker movement and has been inspired by everything from Maker Faire, to ITP, to Vidcode, Hack it Back, TedX.

Yoav Friedlander

STEM Center Teacher

Yoav Friedlander

STEM Center Teacher
Yoav is an instructor for NYC FIRST STEM Center at CT. He is a lead mentor for 5 teams this season. Yoav received his MFA from the department of Photography Video and Related Media at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Yoav is a photographer and a scale model artist, an editor, curator designer and educator. He is a faculty member at the BFA department of Photography & Video at the School of Visual Arts, New York. Yoav is represented by Carrie Able Gallery, Brooklyn, New York and has exhibited his work in international venues and exhibitions.

11 E Loop Rd #6A,

New York, NY 10044