Designing Futures with AI
This year’s STEMarts Bootcamp series is all about diving into the exciting science behind particle physics, astrophysics, space exploration, and artificial intelligence. It’s your chance to explore how our universe works, how AI can help us create and imagine, and how everything is connected. Through hands-on workshops that mix art, science, technology, and AI, you’ll learn to break down complex ideas, share them in creative ways, and use cutting-edge tools to imagine new worlds. You’ll also collaborate with the STEMarts creative team, gaining professional skills in teamwork, innovation, and project development. This series boosts your knowledge about space and AI while helping you learn to use AI as a tool for designing imaginative and sustainable futures.
Complete three STEMarts Bootcamps and receive a STEMarts Ambassador certificate to work as XR experience guides at our events. Become eligible for paid internships!
Thank you to our host and sponsor, UNM Taos HIVE, for making these Bootcamps possible!
Free All Day Workshops 9-5pm | Location: UNM Taos HIVE | 1146 Gusdorf Drive, Taos, NM 87571 Lunch and snacks provided
Welcoming Cohort 2025 – Imagining Our Shared Future
Bootcamp#1: January 4, 2025. | 9-5pm
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BootcampParticlePhysics
Kick off the new year with an inspiring day of collaboration and discovery! This workshop is all about welcoming new Apprentices and Ambassadors while reconnecting with returning participants. You’ll meet our incredible STEAM Team of instructors, dive into the exciting programs planned for the year, and build connections with your peers.
Meet the STEAM Team Instructors:
Ian Harrison: Explore creative coding and projection art, Arwen Hubbard w/Shaylee Mirabal: Learn about space literacy and AstroTours., Cyndi Coon: Unlock the possibilities of AI Futures Thinking, Alison Johnson: Discover XR Design with insights from Ambassador Feliciana Mitchel-Gonzales, Johnny Woods (virtual): Learn to develop social media strategy and creating impactful content.
Exploring the Universe through Particle Physics
Bootcamp#2: January 25, 2025 | 9-5pm
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BootcampParticlePhysics
Unveiling the Building Blocks of the Universe
Shane Wood: Dive into the fundamentals of particle physics with hands-on activities that make complex concepts easy to understand. Discover how the tiniest components of matter shape our universe. Create sci-art visuals with projection mapping using iPads and the Tagtool AI app.
Dr. Steven Goldfarb: Beaming in live from the ATLAS Detector at CERN. ATLAS is one of three enormous high-precision particle physics detectors located at the points where proton beams collide in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Steve will walk you around and all over the detector, describing the experiment, its successful discoveries and what more it hopes to achieve in the coming years.
Work with Ian Harrison to learn projection mapping with TagTool to create stunning sci-art creations.
Discover the Wonder of Space Exploration
Bootcamp #3: March 8, 2025 | 9-5pm
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BootcampAstrophysics
Explore the fascinating stories of the cosmos-from the evolution of stars to cultural narratives about the universe through astrophysics. Develop space science literacy while tapping into your creative side with custom GPTs and creative coding.
Dr. Nicole Lloyd Ronning: Dive into the latest research in astrophysics and learn about stellar evolution. Dr.Julia Blue Bird: Share Indigenous perspectives on astronomy, exploring the cultural and ethical dimensions of space science. Arwen Hubbard: Expert in weaving space literacy into engaging and accessible workshop narratives. Collaborate with Ian Harrison and Markus Dorninger to create projection art with Tagtool art inspired by your space explorations.
Build New Worlds in AI
Bootcamp#4: April 26, 2025 | 9-5pm
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/BootcampAIFutures
From Local Roots to Cosmic Responsibility. Discover the exciting possibilities of AI for creativity, learning, and exploration. In this Bootcamp, you’ll collaborate to train an AI scout to explore the universe and learn to use AI as a tool for designing imaginative and sustainable futures. Participate in hands-on visualization and creation exercises to imagine bold, alternative futures with AI.
Instructors
Cyndi Coon: Leads workshops on using AI tools for creative and visionary projects. Guest Speakers (TBA): Share insights into the creative and ethical considerations of AI.
Key Goals of the Bootcamp Series
Build Scientific Literacy: Dive into particle physics, astrophysics, and space science to better understand the universe.
Fuse Art and Technology: Learn innovative ways to communicate complex ideas through digital media and immersive experiences.
Inspire Ethical Reflection: Consider the societal and ethical dimensions of science and technology to develop a planetary perspective.
Foster Collaboration: Experience the power of interdisciplinary teamwork to address real-world challenges.
We can’t wait to see you at our Bootcamps and beyond!
For workshop questions contact: (505) 819-3905, stemartslab@gmail.com
For venue questions contact: taoshive@unm.edu
