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Maydm Week Day 2 was EPIC!

Students were able to gain useful and unique skills in GIS mapping, a technology that transforms geographical data into digital maps and engage in a one of a kind unique lecture session with Curtis O'Dwyer a Doctoral Candidate of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison . Students were experiencing, learning, and growing all in one day!

That first reaction? That's Maydm Week!

Day one of our pre-internship training kicked off today and the energy was UNREAL. Our students walked in not knowing exactly what to expect and left prepared, equipped, and so excited for what's ahead.

This is what it looks like when young people realize what they're capable of. We are so proud of every single one of them.

Presenting the 2026 Maydm Summer Programs Instructors! These instructors have been working hard the last few weeks to learn the unique curriculum for each program they will be teaching. Swipe to learn more about our instructors and join us in celebrating the start to a wonderful summer ahead!

Experiments, Celebrations, Rocket Launches, and new team members! What an exciting week it has been at the Maydm office!

As we are getting ready for our first week of summer programs we are celebrating all the wonderful work of our instructors, facilitating the final testing of our summer programs curriculum, and welcoming our new CEO Dr. Shakkiah Curtis!

To learn more about our new CEO Dr. Shakkiah visit the link to our website:
https://www.maydm.org/blog/maydm-announces-dr-shakkiah-curtis-as-next-ceo

Today marks a meaningful moment for Maydm — one of deep gratitude and real excitement.

We're saying thank you to Dr. Christina Outlay, whose leadership since 2022 grew our reach, strengthened our partnerships, and changed the lives of countless girls and youth of color across Madison. And we're welcoming Dr. Shakkiah Curtis as our new CEO — a strategist, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for inclusion in tech who is ready to lead Maydm into its next chapter.

To Christina: thank you for everything you built. To Shakkiah: welcome. We can't wait for what's ahead.

The mission continues — and the future of STEM is getting more diverse, more talented, and more possible every day. 💜

Our Instructors are Officially in Training Mode! As instructor training continues for the second week, the instructors are coming together at the Maydm office to dig into Maydm programs curriculum and get ready to inspire the next generation of tech leaders!⚡

Also huge shout out to Johnny Winston CARES CPR Training for such an informative and engaging session! The life-saving skills we walked away with are truly invaluable. Here's to a summer full of learning, fun, and safety! 🔅

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Maydm celebrates every student who brings their full self into the room. Your identity is a strength! Here's to building a STEM world that truly reflects all of us. 🏳️‍🌈

Spots are filling FAST! Don't miss your chance to join Creators Lab! Creators Lab is a hands-on Maydm STEM program where YOU lead the way! Build your own project, sharpen real world skills, and earn a stipend for your hard work. Top participants can even unlock an Internship opportunities! Sign up NOW before it's too late! Click the Link to Sign up for Creators Lab >> https://www.maydm.org/current-catalog