Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown created a STEM program for middle and high school students in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Through his 7uice Foundation, Brown launched the Bridge Program at MIT’s Media Lab, a four-day camp introducing Boston’s underserved youth to AI, synthetic biology, space exploration, and more.
Bridge Program: Hands-On STEM Learning
Aimed at students in grades 8–12, the Bridge Program offers a STEAM-based curriculum covering science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Brown co-founded the program in 2021 with his family, and the MIT Media Lab’s Community Biotechnology Initiative to cultivate future leaders in STEM from underrepresented communities.
On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Brown shared that the curriculum provides hands-on STEM experiences and networking opportunities.
“I take kids from underrepresented communities and build the bridge for them at MIT,” he stated, according to AfroTech.
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7uice Foundation’s Focus on Technology, Wellness, and Leadership
The Bridge Program also aligns with the 7uice Foundation’s focus on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, health, wellness, and leadership.
Alongside STEM activities, students participate in yoga, music mixing, and interviews with MIT professors, making it a well-rounded experience.
Guest speakers include former NBA player and activist Mahmoud Abdul Rauf, NASA astronaut Col. Alvin Drew, and rapper Cousin Stizz, offering students inspiration and guidance.
The program also offers leadership speakers and guests such as former NBA player and civil rights activist Mahmoud Abdul Rauf, African American NASA astronaut Col. Alvin Drew and Rapper Cousin Stizz.
Recently, the Bridge program students joined Brown and the Celtics to celebrate their historic win: “Faith. Consistency. Hard work… Jaylen has always told them that these three principles would pay off, and now they got to see it firsthand.”
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