STEAM Factory Programs
The STEAM Factory hosts a variety of programs that aim to facilitate collaboration between STEAM members and connect scholarship with the greater Columbus community. These programs spark collaborations while contributing to the research, teaching, and engagement of STEAM Factory members.
Benefits of STEAM Factory Programs for Members
- Training in how to engage with a broad public audience
- Development of academic and community collaborations
- Feedback on publicly-funded research
- Transfer of teaching skills, techniques and tools across research disciplines
- Development of new methods for displaying, visualizing and disseminating research
- Opportunities for enhanced engagement and research collaboration
Current Programs
Coffee & Coworking
Coffee & Coworking is a longstanding tradition for the STEAM Factory. Hosted on Friday mornings, this gathering provides STEAM Members and their guests with a chance to get out of the office and mingle with colleagues. Come to chat or to sit quietly and work in a collegial space, it's up to you. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided. Check the events page for more information about dates, times and locations.
STEAM Exchanges
STEAM Exchanges are salon-style seminars organized around broad themes that feature multiple presenters discussing the theme from diverse perspectives. STEAM Exchanges are hosted by STEAM Factory members with support from the administrative team.
STEAM Story Fellows
The STEAM Factory is pairing up with The Story Collider to launch the STEAM Story Fellows program. STEAM Story Fellows will receive intensive storytelling workshop and one-on-one story coaching with professional storytellers from the Story Collider. The program will culminate with a live storytelling event and the development of a STEAM Story Fellows digital archive.
Get Involved
- Have an idea for a new STEAM Factory program? Interested in hosting a STEAM Exchange? Let us know at steamfactory@osu.edu.
- Check the event page for information about upcoming STEAM Exchanges.