Liberty IT has launched a free science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths (STEAM) workshop designed to encourage young people to explore and develop their tech skills.
STEAM Studio is a new multi-year partnership with Galway City Museum, which operates under the authority of Galway City Council.The exciting collaborative workspace has been designed to connect coding and technology with the museum experience and inspire young people to consider a career in the tech industry.
As part of the free programme, which includes complimentary return transport for schools availing of the workshop, Junior Cycle students will be upskilled in coding that will enable them to design and create their own arcade game inspired by Galway’s maritime heritage.
STEAM Studio begins on 30 September and the four-hour interactive workshop uses a school approved coding platform which means students and teachers will be able to continue their learning and work in the classroom after the visit.
During their session, students explore coding while designing and customising their own Galway Hooker boats – iconic vessels unique to the west coast of Ireland. Inspired by Galway City Museum’s Galway Hooker exhibition, which showcases the rich maritime heritage and cultural significance of these traditional boats, pupils navigate digital challenges that connect history with innovation, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Galway Hooker.
Tony Marron, managing director of Liberty IT, said: “This is a programme we are very proud of and it follows the incredible success of STEAM Studio Belfast which we launched last year with the Ulster Museum. STEAM Studio is unique to the Irish curriculum and the museum experience and we have spent the last six months piloting it with a range of schools and pupils in the West of Ireland – the feedback has been fantastic and we can’t wait to roll it out across Galway and beyond.
“Through this programme, we aim to spark curiosity and build confidence in young people by helping them develop valuable tech skills. By connecting real-world applications with interactive learning, we hope to introduce them to the exciting possibilities that a career in the tech industry provides.”
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