Education and STEM

🧠 Education & STEM at NerdDNA

NerdDNA is where science meets culture, creativity, and community.
As a DOE-approved food education partner, we bring STEM-based learning to life through immersive, hands-on experiences that connect students with the science behind food, wellness, and sustainability.

Our programs cover:

• Hydroponics & Urban Farming – Biology + environmental science in action
• Food Safety & Nutrition Science – Chemistry, health, and critical thinking
• Sustainable Cooking & Gardening – Systems thinking + climate literacy
• Zero-Waste Living & Repurposing – Engineering real-world solutions to environmental challenges
• Craft Workshops – Using soap-making, candle pouring, and herbal bundles to explore toxin-free living, sustainability, and the power of upcycling

Whether we’re teaching hydroponics in a middle school science lab or leading a soap-making workshop with recycled containers, NerdDNA blends STEM skills with real-life impact—helping students see themselves as problem-solvers, creators, and future leaders.

We work with K–12 students of all ages and abilities, including neurodiverse learners, to:

• Build confidence and curiosity
• Improve focus, collaboration, and critical thinking
• Connect food and sustainability to personal health, cultural identity, and community well-being

Our goal? To close the access gap in STEM education while supporting NYC’s goals for climate action, food justice, and inclusive learning—and aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.8, which calls for universal awareness of sustainable lifestyles. At NerdDNA, students don’t just learn science—they live it.

By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.

— UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.8