ESTEAM

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Creating STEM- Confident Kids Through Entrepreneurial Learning

At VentureLab, we’ve taught entrepreneurial concepts to hundreds of girls—and boys. Our ESTEAM curriculum combines science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with entrepreneurship, helping students identify needs, create solutions, and take calculated risks. This hands-on approach encourages creativity, problem-solving, and confidence, preparing them for future success in STEAM fields. Discover how our programs inspire the next generation of innovative leaders.

June 13, 2024

What is ESTEAM and entrepreneurship education

ESTEAM: 6 Ways to View STEAM through an Entrepreneurial Lens

When youth are exposed to entrepreneurial thinking, a profound change takes place. They become more aware of opportunities around them, develop powerful problem-solving skills, and improve their abilities to think critically and creatively. VentureLab believes that innovation and discovery happen at the intersection of multiple disciplines- we call it ESTEAM (entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).

May 13, 2024

Introducing Entrepreneurship plus Agriculture, our newest program

Introducing Entrepreneurship + Agriculture Program: Where STEM Meets Agriculture

Announcing our Entrepreneurship + Agriculture program, blending ESTEAM (Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education with agricultural challenges. This initiative empowers students to tackle local food system issues with an entrepreneurial and STEM-focused approach. Furthermore, educators are equipped with resources and training to inspire the next generation of diverse problem solvers.

October 23, 2023

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Print Your Own VentureLab Mindset Stickers!

Celebrating these mindsets as you spot them is a great way to help youth cultivate entrepreneurial thinking. At VentureLab, we’ve found a fun and easy way to recognize and celebrate: stickers!

May 18, 2021

Fostering Frontiers of Knowledge in Youth with a Curiosity and Growth Mindset

What if you don’t have the answers to a child’s questions? What if you can’t even begin to guess? That’s okay. In fact, it may be even better for a child’s development! VentureLab explores how encouraging curiosity and a growth mindset in children can open the frontiers of knowledge and foster innovative thinking.

January 5, 2020

Integrating Entrepreneurship into STEAM Education.

Explore how VentureLab is leading the charge in educational transformation by expanding STEM into STEAM with an added focus on the arts and entrepreneurship, fostering creativity and inclusivity in learning.

March 20, 2018

Two girls are working on a colorful arts and crafts project at a table in a classroom, blending creativity with lessons from their entrepreneurship education. One is standing, while the other is sitting. In the background, other children are engaged in various activities.

Empowering Girls in Science through Art and Design Integration

Learn how art and design are being used as powerful tools to encourage more girls to pursue science. This innovative approach combines creativity with scientific learning, aiming to create a more inclusive and appealing environment in STEM fields.

February 23, 2018

Four girls are engaged in a STEM activity: three working with circuits, and one in a lab coat smiling and gesturing enthusiastically, embodying the spirit of entrepreneurship education at its best.

Help Girls to Learn How Creative Steam Can Be

Discover how VentureLab encourages girls to embrace the STEM fields by showcasing the inherent creativity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (eSTEAM). Learn about the transformative experiences and educational approaches that can guide more girls towards innovative eSTEAM careers.

February 20, 2018

Thinking Creatively and Messily

Our pop-culture mind values creativity in music, the visual and performing arts, media, digital design, and self-expression. But our K-12 education system is heavily focused on

January 30, 2018

Five children are looking down at the camera, with one holding and peering through a magnifying glass. The background is a solid green color, symbolizing the fresh perspectives brought by youth entrepreneurship education.

Developing Free-Range Curiosity

Explore the concept of ‘free-range curiosity’, where simple natural observations like feathers can inspire deep questions and lead to expansive learning. This article delves into how nurturing curiosity can connect children with nature and potentially guide them towards innovative environmental solutions.

January 2, 2018

Curiosity: Growing Resilient Lifelong Learners

Discover the pivotal role of curiosity in cultivating resilient and engaged lifelong learners. Learn valuable insights on how encouraging inquisitive thinking from a young age can empower children to navigate and thrive in uncertain environments, fostering a proactive and adaptable mindset.

December 29, 2017

Culitivating a Curiosity Cycle in Children

Jonathan Mugan is a robot guy, a computer scientist who devotes time to studying how children learn. By understanding the minds of children, especially preschoolers,

December 26, 2017

ESTEAM

Creating STEM- Confident Kids Through Entrepreneurial Learning

ESTEAM: 6 Ways to View STEAM through an Entrepreneurial Lens

Introducing Entrepreneurship + Agriculture Program: Where STEM Meets Agriculture

Print Your Own VentureLab Mindset Stickers!

Fostering Frontiers of Knowledge in Youth with a Curiosity and Growth Mindset

Integrating Entrepreneurship into STEAM Education.

Empowering Girls in Science through Art and Design Integration

Help Girls to Learn How Creative Steam Can Be

Thinking Creatively and Messily

Developing Free-Range Curiosity

Curiosity: Growing Resilient Lifelong Learners

Culitivating a Curiosity Cycle in Children

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