At STEMarts Lab, our A.I. in ACTION initiative empowers youth to explore the creative, ethical, and societal dimensions of artificial intelligence through immersive, interdisciplinary experiences. As part of the global A.I. for Social Good movement, we believe A.I. is not just a tool for innovation—but a medium for community engagement, SciArt collaboration, and reimagining more just and sustainable futures. With support from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, we’ve launched a portfolio of programs that integrate A.I. into SciArt installations, worldbuilding bootcamps, and community-driven learning experiences. Rooted in futures thinking, cultural perspectives, and ethical inquiry, our A.I. programs are designed to bridge the digital divide, amplify underrepresented voices, and prepare the next generation to lead with purpose in an A.I.-driven world.

Our A.I. in Action programming encompasses a diverse suite of youth-driven initiatives that merge emerging technologies with science learning, art making, and community-driven practices. At the heart of this work is Space Messengers A.I., an immersive traveling installation where student-generated messages are transformed through a custom A.I. into dynamic, real-time visualizations that explore our collective hopes and questions about the universe. Through our A.I. Worldbuilding Bootcamps, students engage in speculative fiction and futures thinking by co-creating imagined societies with A.I. tools, blending science, storytelling, and ethical reflection. Each program is grounded in interdisciplinary collaboration and cultural perspectives, guided by artists, scientists, and futurists who support students in using A.I. as a creative partner for social good. Whether designing with generative A.I., exploring space science, or addressing global challenges, youth are empowered to use A.I. not just as a tool—but as a medium for shaping more inclusive, creative, and sustainable futures.