GROOV Kulcha Science Café Series

Music × STEM × Heritage — a living classroom where rhythm becomes data and culture powers innovation.

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Mission

The GROOV Kulcha Science Café Series blends house music, storytelling, and interactive STEM experiences. Rooted in heritage and innovation, it transforms music venues into living classrooms where rhythm becomes data, beats become algorithms, and culture becomes a gateway to science literacy and community empowerment.

Core Pillars

Music + Math

Teach math & physics through beat analysis, frequency, and polyrhythm.

Sound + Science

Acoustics, neuroscience, and engineering with live demos & biofeedback.

Heritage + Healing

Moorish, African, and global rhythms connected to wellness & pride.

Future + Innovation

Pathways to AI, data, SSE/RAS, and space health applications.

Program Format

Segment Description Time
Opening DJ Set Live set to prime brainwaves & sync collective rhythm. 20 min
STEM Spotlight Talk Guest scientist/engineer explains a concept. 15 min
Interactive Demo Audience builds, measures, or visualizes. 15 min
Cultural Storytelling MRC narratives connecting science to heritage. 10 min
Groove Lab Session Live biofeedback or sound visualization during music. 20 min
Networking + STEM Booths Local orgs & makerspaces connect with attendees. 30 min

Partnership & Impact

Academic Partners

  • MIT Media Lab
  • Berklee
  • Northeastern CAMD

Funding Targets

  • NSF STEM Ed
  • NIH Music & Health
  • NEA Arts + Tech

Sponsor Categories

  • Pioneer DJ
  • Ableton
  • Local Cultural Councils

Join the GROOV Kulcha Science Café network

Partners • Sponsors • Speakers • Venues

  • Get the sponsor kit & deck link
  • Propose a STEM talk or demo
  • Host a Science Café in your city