STEM activities

Race for Success 2026

for students in Middle School & High School
Starting April 25, 2026

Master 3D Design, CAD & CFD Skills!

Strengthen your abilities in 3D design and aerodynamic analysis through a dynamic educational program designed especially for middle and high school students who want to stand out in the fields of engineering and design.

Across 13 training hours, participants will become familiar with Fusion 360 and the principles of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), gaining hands-on experience in designing, optimizing, and analyzing high-performance models.

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Program Outline

Weekend 1 (April 25–26) – Team Organization & Levels Setup

• Introduction to basic project management tools
• Understanding core principles of design and project management
• Division into two levels of Fusion 360 experience:

> Beginners
> Advanced

• Creating a project timeline and analyzing basic strategies
• Registration and installation of Fusion 360

Weekend 2 (May 2–3) – Introduction to Fusion 360

Beginners (Saturday):

• Getting to know the Fusion interface
• Creating 2D sketches and basic geometric shapes
• Using Extrude and Revolve tools to build 3D models

Advanced (Sunday):

• Applying advanced design techniques
• Creating aerodynamic frames with curves and complex surfaces
• Adding functional elements such as aerodynamic wings and CO₂ cartridges

Weekend 3 (May 9–10) – Advanced Fusion 360 Techniques & CFD Analysis

Beginners (Saturday):

• Introduction to Loft and Sweep techniques for curved surfaces
• Designing basic components such as wheels and suspension

Advanced (Sunday):

• Using advanced tools for aerodynamic optimization
• Performing aerodynamic analysis with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Introduction to Stress Analysis for strength testing

Weekend 4 (May 16–17) – Final Design & Manufacturing Preparation

Beginners (Saturday):

• Completing the model with optimizations and dimension checks
• Exporting files for 3D printing or CNC machining

Advanced (Sunday):

• Parametric design for weight and performance optimization
• Final analysis and preparation for technical inspection
• Creating a complete presentation file and portfolio

Tools & Techniques You’ll Learn

• Fusion 360 – from basic design to advanced functions (Loft, Sweep, Fillet)
• CFD Analysis – understanding aerodynamics through simulations
• Stress Analysis – testing strength and stability of models
• Preparation for 3D Printing & CNC Manufacturing

Participation Details

Online Classes | Time: 16:30 – 19:30
Participation Fee: €180
Total Duration: 13 hours
Certificate of Completion provided

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Get ready to design, analyze, and create!

STEM Spark

Interactive biology and chemistry workshops in English
for students in Grades 9 to 11

28 February & 1 March 2026

Information & Registration

STEM Spark: Igniting the Researchers of Tomorrow
Experiment. Analyze. Present.

Dates: 28 February & 1 March 2026, 10:00 - 14:00
Location: IB Labs, Kassandra Center for Educational Excellence
Target Group: Students in 9th–11th grade
Language of Instruction: English
Instructors: Elena Antonakou, Sofia Vasilikioti
Participation Fee: €60

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STEM Spark is an interactive weekend workshop where 9th–11th grade students step into biology and chemistry labs to explore, analyze, and present their findings like real scientists. Guided by experienced instructors, participants will dive into experimental procedures and develop essential skills in data analysis and scientific presentation.

This hands-on experience fosters critical thinking and equips students with the tools to effectively communicate their work in the world of science.

Python for Smart Living Program

Master Programming Skills with Python!

Step into the world of coding and computational thinking through a hands-on program designed especially for high school students who want to understand how code can solve real-life problems.
Over the course of 24 training hours (8 × 3-hour sessions), participants will learn how to set up their own coding environment, write basic programs, and apply core concepts such as variables, conditions, loops, and functions—finishing the course with a small personal project.

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Program Outline

Weekend 1 – Introduction & Core Concepts (October 11–12, 2025)

• Setting up Python environment (VS Code + Copilot)
• First steps with print() and input()
• Variables and basic data types

Weekend 2 – Making Decisions in Code (October 18–19, 2025)

• Using if, else, elif
• Comparison operators and Boolean logic
• Creating a script that reacts to user input (e.g., age check)

Weekend 3 – Loops & Lists (November 1–2, 2025)

• Using for and while loops
• Creating and working with lists
• Challenge: a loop that displays numbers 1 to 10

Weekend 4 – Functions & Files (November 8–9, 2025)

• Defining and calling functions with return
• Reading from and writing to .csv files
• Mini-project: storing and analyzing data

Tools & Techniques You’ll Learn

• VS Code + GitHub Copilot – setting up your coding environment
• Python Basics – variables, conditions, loops, functions
• Data Handling – reading and writing data from files
• APIs – introduction to real-world code applications

Participation Details

Online Classes | Time: 16:30 – 19:30
Participation Fee: €180
Total Duration: 24 hours
Certificate of Completion provided

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Weekend Programs

The Anna Papageorgiou STEM Center organizes extracurricular programs for elementary school students. We invite children to explore the world of STEM, develop technical ideas, and have a creative weekend.

Through STEM, children learn to think creatively and solve problems. They develop observational intuition, countless skills, and the ability to collaborate with others. With the help of STEM, children not only discover the world but also their own abilities and potential. Thus, they gain the confidence and inspiration to shape the future and change the world by making it better, more efficient, and greener!

Students will explore the world of technology and scientific applications. We learn about the ultra-modern F1 cars, the impressive circuits, and how engineers work to make these cars so fast and safe. We learn how robots can help in our daily lives and how they are programmed to perform various tasks. We deal with aerodynamics, how airplanes can fly in the air. We introduce wind energy and learn how this clean energy can help protect the environment and make our world more sustainable.

With these exciting STEM activities, our young explorers will have the opportunity to discover the secrets of the world around them, encouraging their curiosity and strengthening their interest in science and technology. Get ready to explore the world of STEM with a lot of curiosity, fun, and learning!

For more information, please contact our office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

There will be further information about all the programs for 2025-26 via email.

STEM Afterschool Activities for Anatolia Elementary School

You can check out all our afterschool activities at Anatolia Elementary School here (the link is in Greek).

Kindergarten STEM Family Day

Every year, Anatolia College organizes a Kindergarten STEM Family Day for our youngest students, in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Children, together with their parents, participate in fun activities and share their enthusiasm for science.

In an era where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are an integral part of society, cultivating a love for these fields from a young age is more important than ever. The Kindergarten STEM Family Day provides a unique opportunity for families to explore the exciting world of STEM through hands-on activities, experiments, and collaborative learning. STEM education equips children with critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills, which are essential in today's technological world. Through participation in STEM activities, children develop their curiosity about how things work and gain confidence in their ability to innovate and create. For parents, participating in these activities with their children not only strengthens family bonds but also allows them to support and encourage their children's educational journey.

The goal of the activities is to show parents experiments using simple materials that they can also do at home, demonstrating that STEM is fun and can be done in any environment.

STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) in Primary Education

STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) is an innovative educational approach based on the inquiry-based learning model, involving all 6th-grade students at Anatolia Elementary School as part of their STEM class.

The program, named "STEM Racing" is approved by the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs (172915/2020) and is implemented in a series of lessons within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum. It offers students the opportunity to explore the world of physics, engineering, design, and innovation.

The STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) program is a comprehensive educational experience that promotes teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Students will have the opportunity to:

• Work in teams
• Learn about aerodynamics
• Design and model cars
• Build physical prototypes
• Consider the cost of construction
• Take into account environmental impacts
• Participate in marketing and sponsorship activities

What is the STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) program?

Anatolia College, as the official STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) Academy for Northern Greece, has adapted the STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) competition material for primary schools. The STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) competition is open to schools, educators, and primary school students in the same way that the STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) competition for older students has been implemented for several years. Through the STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) program, students learn to design 2D F1 models and then build 3D miniature F1 cars from sheets of cardboard, following specific design and construction processes adapted using the Stanford University Design Thinking model (Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford). Design thinking encourages innovation, enhances creative thinking, and promotes 21st-century skills.

Anatolia College F1 in Schools STEM Academy

In September 2022, Anatolia College announced the establishment of the Anatolia College F1 in Schools STEM Academy at the Anna Papageorgiou STEM Center, in collaboration with F1 in Schools Limited. The initiative aims to inform and support student teams wishing to participate in the competition. The Anatolia College F1 in Schools STEM Academy is a space where students from any school can realize their ideas using CNC and 3D printers, test them using a standard F1 in Schools Race Track, and receive useful information about all aspects of the competition. The Academy guides local teams by organizing workshops for students and school visits. With the creation of the Anatolia College F1 in Schools STEM Academy, educators in the wider community also benefit, as they have the opportunity to participate in training seminars and have access to the latest technologies in the STEM field.

For more information about the F1 in Schools program, please visit: https://f1inschoolsgreece.com/