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In this year’s Fortune’s 50 Best Places to Live for Families list, the City of Cambridge ranked #1, topping the charts on metrics ranging from quality of healthcare, aging resources, and education, to community connectedness. For people looking to relocate, a great place to live is more than the resources offered—a strong sense of community is among the top considerations. Cambridge officials are taking note and investing in strengthening their residents’ bonds.

Special STEAM programs offered throughout the year

This summer, 6 Cambridge teens explored STEAM career paths through hands-on experience and behind-the-scenes access at several Cambridge-based STEM companies.

Bicycling magazine has named Cambridge the 8th best city for bike riding in the US

Dive into our collection of STEAM Kits and find your new favorite! This program is for children ages 5+ and their caregivers.

Did you know you can check out backpacks full of fun STEAM activities? Join us as we show off our Birdwatching Backpack, Brain Busters Backpack, Jurassic Pack, and many more. If you're lucky, maybe you'll even take one home! No registration required. Children under age 7 must be attended by a caregiver. Please call 617-349-4019 for more information.

Cambridge will receive financial assistance for the advancement of two important initiatives - implementation of a Vision Zero outreach strategy, supporting the city’s commitment to ensuring safe mobility for all, and development of a sustainability dashboard to track and communicate greenhouse gas and energy use data in support of the Net Zero Action Plan.

The goal of the STEAM Careers Exploration Program, offered through the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program, is to encourage teens – especially those from communities historically excluded from STEM opportunities - to pursue higher-level STEM classes in high school, decide to major in STEM fields in college, or otherwise follow a training path that leads to a well-paying career at a local company.

The website serves as a central digital hub for the Cambridge community to engage with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) resources, programs, and activities in Cambridge. The Cambridge STEAM Initiative is a joint venture between the City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs, Cambridge Public School Department, and the Cambridge Public Library.

STEAM staff presented the Habits of Mind study at the National Afterschool Association in Dallas, TX.