HGS EVENTS
Browse through our recent events to see what the Harlem Gallery of Science has been up to. Feeling like you want to take part in these events? Please contact us to learn how you can get involved!
Cohort Events
Date: Ongoing / Monthly
Description: Once a month, the entire cohort of mentees, mentors, and mentor leaders from the HGS Dream + Inspire: Mentoring Future Leaders Program are brought together for exclusive seminars, delivered by a distinguished professional. Cohort Events blend STEM disciplines with everyday life and the sociocultural backgrounds of participants.
Riverbank Fair
Date: April 27th, 2023
Description: Students joined us for a fair where they could learn about colleges, universities, internships, after-school programs, and more!
Biobus: Think Green, Celebrating Earth Day
Date: April 22nd, 2023
Description: Students joined us for Saturday Science at BioBase Harlem, where we explored this month's Earth Day theme during the 3-hour event! We collaborated with BioBus, a mobile science laboratory and education initiative that aims to bring the wonders of science to students of all ages. The BioBus team travels to different communities, providing hands-on science experiences and fostering a love for learning in the fields of biology and environmental science.
Waffle Games
Date: April 15th, 2023
Description: More than just an affordable con, Waffle Games was a celebration of what it means to be involved with gaming. Hosted at The City College of New York, the event included panels, workshops, tournaments, and an expo hall.
Media Mythbusters!
Date: April 13th, 2023
Description: Students joined us for a 30-minute Zoom session to learn about science.
Game Day at CCNY
Date: April 12th, 2023
Description: Students participated at The City College of New York (CCNY) to play Nintendo Switch, board games, create art and vision boards, and have fun!
CCNY College Tour
Date: April 10th, 2023
Description: Students spent a day touring CCNY STEM departments, including breakfast and check-in, admissions, illumination space field, physics club demonstrations, and a game design demo.
Misty: A Writer's Surreal Journey Through Gentrifying London
Date: March 12th, 2023
Description: The HGS Mentoring Program took a trip to The Shed, a renowned museum located in NYC, to see the show Misty. Fusing live music, spoken word, and absurdist comedy, Misty was an exhilarating journey through a city in flux, transporting audiences to the streets of gentrifying London in an exploration of the pressures and expectations that come with being an artist in our time.
Unreleased Games Arcade
Date: March 11th, 2023
Description: Hosted at CCNY, this event was an opportunity for individual game designers and companies to show off and get feedback on games currently in development. Students came to play the games, speak with their designers, and learn more about the game design process one-on-one. Refreshments included pizza, soda, and water.
For more events like this, visit The Gaming Pathways Program’s website.
The Yanomami Struggle: Art and Activism in the Amazon
Date: March 5th, 2023
Description: The Mentoring Program organized a captivating trip to The Shed, a renowned museum located in NYC, and attended an exhibit which highlighted the Yanomami people and their ongoing struggle in the Amazon rainforest. The centerpiece of the exhibit revolved around the remarkable work of Claudia Andujar, a renowned photographer and activist. Claudia Andujar, throughout her lifetime, has dedicated herself to documenting the lives of the Yanomami people through her poignant photographs. Her activism and tireless efforts have played a significant role in raising awareness about the Yanomami and their fight to protect their ancestral lands and preserve their way of life.
Battle of the Houses
Date: February 25th, 2023
Description: Students joined us for a fun competition between the mentoring houses to learn about gaming. Participants had the chance to participate in team builders and activities.
