Greater New Orleans STEM Initiative
About
Greater New Orleans STEM Initiative at UNO
GNO STEM Initiative runs interactive summer STEM camps from UNO TRAC Center on Lakeshore Drive. Mission focuses on serving marginalized and economically disadvantaged students (92% minority, 82% econ-disadvantaged).
Programs for Kids and Teens
Multi-track programming. Programs include:
- Summer STEM Camps (interactive, hands-on)
- SeaGlide Underwater ROV Camp (grades 5-8)
- Career-readiness STEM tracks
- College-prep STEM exposure
What's Included
- Camp instruction at UNO TRAC Center
- SeaGlide ROVs and STEM lab equipment
- Reasoning, analytical thinking, team-building curriculum
- Mission-driven access to underrepresented students
Experience
Best fit for New Orleans families wanting structured STEM exposure on a university campus. Underwater ROV track is a unique offering for middle schoolers interested in engineering.