Pratt STEAM Lab provides free in-school, after-school, and weekend classes to over 260 middle school and high school students annually. Leveraging Pratt’s faculty experts, facilities, resources and network of collaborators, it offers rigorous science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) programming, augmented by academic tutoring, SAT prep and college counseling.
The program draws on the students’ innate curiosity, imagination and creativity to introduce them to a wide range of scientific and technological fields. Classes are run on-site at partner schools, at Pratt’s state-of-the-art maker space at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and on Pratt’s main campus.
Pratt STEAM Lab is funded by New York State STEP (Science & Technology Entry Program), which aims to increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health-related fields, and the licensed professions.
Fall 2025 – Classes Currently Enrolling
Harmonies of Art & Nature
Mondays 4-6pm • Grades 7-8
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Creative Computing
Tuesdays 4-6pm • Grades 9-12
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The World of Weaving
Thursdays 4-6pm • Grades 9-12
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Botanical Alchemy: Natural Pigments & Scientific Illustration
Saturdays 12:30-2pm • Grades 9-12
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Additional classes offered:
- AI as an Art Making Tool
- Architecture
- Biology of Flight
- Biomimicry
- Botanical illustration
- Future of Fashion
- Green Podcasting
- Industrial Design & Entrepreneurship
- Moon Landing
- Passive House Design
- Pattern Studio
- Pratt Research Yard Visits
- Robotics Club
- SAT Prep
- Spring & Summer Internships
- Tutoring & Tech
- UI & UX Design
- Woodworking 101
Contact:
Megan Aebi Opeña, Director of Programs • maebi@pratt.edu
Ben Schneier, Program Assistant • bschneie@pratt.edu