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 Cornell Tech STEMCenter is located in the Tata Innovation Center on the beautiful Cornell Tech campus, 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 - Friday) between 4:30pm and 7pm, or Sundays from 1pm and 7pm on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities would include helping to monitor the space while offering your skills to help students with personal projects.

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Professional Development

Get teaching, training and guidance by our experienced and expert educators. We currently offer PD for educators interested in applying Design Thinking and Rapid Prototyping approached to their curriculum. To learn more about scheduling Professional Development please contact Talya Stein at talya@nycfirst.org


Private Events & Private Workshops

Book a Private Events and/or Private 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 Goodfried at Anne@nycfirst.org.

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Summer Programs


Make Summer will be offered in the NYC FIRST STEM Center at Tata Innovation Center in Roosevelt Island, and the NYC FIRST STEM Center at the Washington Heights NYPL, 1000 St. Nicholas Avenue, at 160th St. We are offering four one-week-long summer courses for rising 7th - 9th graders.

 

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