Notan Designs Exploring the interaction of positive and negative spaceNotan is a Japanese art technique involving the use of light and dark elements. By combining light and dark elements, the art of Notan seeks to embody balance. We’ve been amazed and inspired by the Notans students and teachers have created recently. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Are you ready to try creating your own Notan? Download a sample of our design guides for after school programs to get started! DOWNLOAD NOTAN GUIDE (PDF)
AIMS Supports Arts and Engineering in FUSD Winter Camp Learn how we supported Fresno Unified School District’s first ever Winter Camp, a 10-day program over the winter break for elementary students. We helped prepare a group of 100 college tutors to “be a force for playful and joyful exploration!” Read More
Introducing Our Making Spaces Cohort 1 Four local sites were selected to participate in the AIMS Making Spaces Program with a shared mission to engage young people and families in high-quality maker education. Get to know these incredible organizations! Read More
Join our Fall Colloquium Talks! We’re excited to host two virtual talks around equity and justice in STEM learning this fall. We’d love to have you join us! Read More
Register now for the 2021 Early Math Symposium! Join us for the annual Early Math Symposium on June 25, 2021! AIMS is a proud co-sponsor of this free event. Educators, child care providers, and families will gather online for this one day celebration of mathematics! Read More
Dr. Manjula Joseph Joins AIMS Board AIMS Education Foundation is pleased to welcome Dr. Manjula Joseph to the AIMS Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning January 2021. Dr. Joseph is Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Fresno Pacific University and brings a research background in culturally responsive and equitable mathematics instruction. Read More
AIMS Distributes Take-home Learning Kits in Local Partnership While distance learning has presented many challenges to teachers and families, it has also presented an opportunity to explore math and science in everyday environments and experiences. In collaboration with a local elementary school, the AIMS team developed and distributed over 1,500 take-home kits designed to playfully engage children and families in creative learning experiences at home. Read More
