The Future of STEAM Education: The Space Lab

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Innovation takes centre stage at Rome International School with the official launch of the Space Lab - a cutting-edge hub for coding, robotics, AI, and beyond.

This exciting campus expansion was inaugurated during RIS STEAM Week (10–14 March) with a special keynote by Elpidoforos Anastasiou, a leading voice in STEAM education.

Our approach ensures that students don’t only learn about the future—they are empowered to shape it.

Space Lab & STEAM Week Highlights

The Space Lab is an exciting expansion of our state-of-the-art campus, designed as an interactive hub to provide students across the school with hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM).
RIS STEAM Week exemplifies our dedication to providing a holistic education that prepares students to be global change-makers who shape the future.

The Space Lab is an exciting expansion of our state-of-the-art campus, designed as an interactive hub to provide students across the school with hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM).

Students can experiment, create, and explore emerging technologies, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

The Space Lab emphasises the inter-disciplinary nature of the IB programmes, ensuring that students of all ages, and across all subject areas, have the opportunity to explore:

Coding & Robotics – Learn programming and automation skills
AI & Data Science – Explore artificial intelligence and data-driven problem-solving
3D Printing & Engineering – Design and print real-world models
Collaborative & Hands-On Learning – Work on interactive projects in a high-tech environment

RIS STEAM Week exemplifies our dedication to providing a holistic education that prepares students to be global change-makers who shape the future.

Beyond RIS Podcast - STEAM Week Interview

Rome International School students are open-minded global citizens with a deep curiosity about the world. They are lifelong learners who think critically and engage thoughtfully with new knowledge. This commitment to critical thinking and global perspectives is reflected in the insightful interview conducted by our Year 12 IB students with Elpidoforos Anastasiou, who was on campus to inaugurate the RIS Space Lab.

The interview is part of Beyond RIS, our student-led podcast that explores global issues, innovation, and personal growth through meaningful conversations.

The energy, enthusiasm, and commitment from the RIS Rome team were truly inspiring. The inauguration of the Space Lab marks the beginning of a new era of exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning for students. A huge thank you to RIS Rome's leadership, educators, and students for their incredible participation. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Space Lab and STEAM initiatives continue to shape the future of education!" - Elpis Anastasiou

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