The 'Art & STEM of Mardi Gras' came to life on Saturday, February 15, 2025, engaging 164 students at the Andrew P. Sanchez Center. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund. Their partnership made this event possible and allowed us to provide these hands-on learning experiences to the next generation of innovators.

Check out these fun action-packed photos and get a glimpse of the future innovators in our community!

K-12 students learned how science and creativity combine in the making of Mardi Gras floats. From building miniature floats to exploring the chemistry behind vibrant colors, our students discovered the power of STEM while celebrating New Orleans’ most beloved tradition!

Check out VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS from the "Art & STEM of Mardi Gras"...

Thanks again to our other supporting sponsors: Boeing, Entergy, the City of New Orleans, New Orleans City Council, and PosiGen. We couldn't do it without you and invite new sponsors and partners to join us as we work to inspire the innovators of tomorrow!

Join The Movement!

STEM South Carolina is committed to creating opportunities for students to learn, explore, and succeed in STEM. To get involved or learn more about upcoming events, visit stemnola.com. Together, we can inspire the next generation of STEM leaders!

• STEM NOLA | Global Action offers hands-on activities, inquiry-based learning methodology, standards-based pre and post assessment tools and teacher resource and development packages.

• Students will have the opportunity to learn by asking questions, observing demonstrations, completing experiments, building kits and engaging in exciting group projects. 

• Our programs have been correlated to match curriculum requirements for every grade level and are rich in elementary level science content.

• STEM NOLA offers in-school, after-school, community and family-based programming. 

• The diversely themed inquiry-based hands-on programs can be used as a curriculum enhancement or as an introduction to STEM concepts.

• We offer a hassle-free and convenient way for students to experience culturally and environmentally relevant hands-on STEM!



In the past 11+ years, STEM Global Action has engaged more than

200,000+ K-12 Students

25,000 Families

3,000 College Students

5,500 Community & Professional Volunteers