Giordano Workshops was started by Carl Giordano in 2015, after recognizing that middle school and high school students have very little opportunity to participate in hands on projects related to technology and engineering. In 2010, Carl left the financial industry to open an after school math learning center in Brooklyn, NY. This endeavor has been the single most rewarding experience of his life.
After five years of running this small business, he realized that math alone is not enough to inspire students to pursue careers in fields related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). He thought greatly about his own education and what he would have done differently had he been exposed to these particular fields. Carl interviewed engineering students from local universities and discovered that many of the projects these students complete during their freshman year of college are easily accessible and offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. They provoke thought about issues related to technological innovation, energy, aerospace design and robotics. In the summer of 2015, with the help of some very caring and knowledgeable graduate students, we developed our first engineering workshop for middle school students. It was so successful that we continued offering this eight hour course into the school year. Each time we ran the workshop, we learned from the experience and improved on it. We have received very valuable feedback from parents and students and now offer something truly unique. How often does a middle school or high school student have the opportunity to work hand in hand with graduate students? By keeping the groups very small (three to five students per instructor), we are maximizing the one-on-one interaction and hands-on, project based inspiration. Giordano Workshops is currently offering engineering workshops for students in New York City and New Jersey. Remember to check back often or join our mailing list to be kept informed of new STEM workshops being added to the schedule.
