Choice-based STEM Labs for Schools
FUSE is a full STEM lab and makerspace package designed for equity and accessibility to all students in your school. We offer over 30 custom STEM and design challenges in a student-centered, choice-driven environment. We train teachers to facilitate FUSE labs or studios in their schools, creating a sustainable, innovative STEM lab experience as part of the school day. FUSE, a research-based program housed at Northwestern University, is currently in over 200 schools nationwide.

STEAM EXPLORATION
FUSE facilitates learning through ‘making,’ develops 21st-century skills, and builds collaborative, youth-centered learning communities. FUSE is designed for students in middle and high school, but is also implemented in community colleges and in lower elementary in some contexts.

FUSE CHALLENGES
FUSE challenges, the learning activities of the program, are designed to introduce STEAM concepts and skills in a engaging and enjoyable way. Students choose the challenges they want to work on and progress at their own pace, working alone or with others. Challenges are based in STEAM topics likes 3D design and printing, robotics, architecture, music mixing, animation and more.
FUSE IS
21ST CENTURY LEARNING
FUSE’s focus on interest-driven learning creates a unique studio environment in any classroom. The facilitation training provided by FUSE prepares educators to support students with guiding questions and youth-centered classroom management.
NATURAL ALIGNMENT WITH
NGSS
FUSE supports STEM/STEAM educational initiatives in schools as well as informal learning environments. FUSE helps to meet the NGSS standards and to build transferable skills. FUSE encourages students to be creative, ask questions, think critically, and solve problems.
ACCESSIBLE
ONLINE PLATFORM
FUSESTUDIO.NET
Our website, Fusestudio.net, facilitates learning, collaboration, evaluation, and research for all FUSE stakeholders including youth, facilitators, partners, program designers, and researchers. The site hosts all of the FUSE challenges and provides support to complete the challenges and extend learning.
What is a FUSE Studio?
A FUSE Studio is a space where youth creatively and independently work on FUSE challenges. Adults serve as facilitators and support student work. Schools use computer labs and classrooms as studios.