Community Programs
Through its Community STEM Education Program (CSTEP), Webb Institute brings engineering to life for K-12 students, community groups, and the public. Many activities are free, and they can take place on Webb’s Glen Cove campus, at a partner’s location, live over Zoom or Teams, or through downloadable materials that teachers and group leaders can use on their own. CSTEP also works with schools and organizations to design STEM experiences around their goals.
What CSTEP Offers:
- Lectures & Mini-Courses: Talks ranging from “What Is Engineering?” to “The Physics of Sailing,” plus short courses such as Naval Architecture for Non-Naval Architects and Introduction to AutoCAD.
- Hands-On Experiences: Design-build-test projects and introductions to 3D printing, laser cutting, welding, machining, and sailing.
- Campus & Lab Access: Tours, demonstrations, and use of Webb facilities, including the Robinson Model Basin, the Innovation Lab, engineering laboratories and shops, and our beach on Long Island Sound.
- Support for Educators: Train-the-trainer events and program support from Webb faculty, staff, and students.
Past partners include Rocking the Boat, Brooklyn Boatworks, Girl Scout troops in Queens, the Rotary Club, Oceanside Public Library, and homeschool cooperatives.
Contact CSTEP: CSTEP@webb.edu
Annual Programs
SEA (Summer Engineering Academy) / Summer STEM:
Hands-on summer learning programs introducing middle and high school students to naval architecture, marine and mechanical engineering, and independent problem-solving.
Engineering Day:
Our signature annual community event designed to spark an early passion for STEM through active problem-solving and fun design challenges.
