Science You Can Touch™
NerdDNA transforms sustainability, wellness, and environmental science into hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and real-world problem solving.
THE NERDDNA FRAMEWORK™
Building Sustainable Thinkers Through Five Connected Pillars
Healthy Living
How everyday choices impact our health and environment.
Air Quality
Food Choices
Personal Wellness
Eco Awareness
Ecosystems, sustainability and our relationship with nature
Resource Systems
Sustainability
Environmental Stewardship
Creative Innovation
Using creativity and design to solve problems and express ideas.
Making & Innovation
Artistic Expression
Creative problem solving
Community Impact
Building stronger communities through leadership and action.
Seed Bomb Projects
Urban Futures
Community Environments
Self Discovery
Building self-awareness, purpose, and personal responsibility.
Reflection
Purpose
Growth Mindset
FRAMEWORK™ Pathways and Labs
Hands-on pathways for a healthier, more sustainable world
Healthy Living
Example Pathways
Environmental Health Science
Health + Internal Systems
Chemistry of Everyday Life
Example Labs
Natural Toothpaste
Deodorant
Candles
Eco Awareness
Example Pathways
Climate + Policy
Environmental Justice
Scientific Research + Inquiry
Example Labs
Heat Mapping
Trash Audit
Climate Justice
Creative Innovation
Example Pathways
Eco-Art + Design Thinking
+ Design Thinking
Circular Living
Example Labs
Paper Making
Botanical Dyes
Moss Walls
Community Impact
Example Pathways
Community Impact
Urban Sustainability
+ Infrastructure
Example Labs
Community Mapping
Urban Tree Equity
Community Pitch Lab
Self Discovery
Example Pathways
Identity + Self + Wellness
Identity + Cultural Ecology
Culture + Storytelling
Example Labs
Reflection Studio
Vision Boards
Scent Story
🧠 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
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