At SWARM, we believe that public technology should be built with—and for—the people it serves. That means more than writing code or shipping platforms. It means nurturing ecosystems where learning, experimentation, and civic purpose can thrive side by side. This spring, we had the chance to partner with LaGuardia Community College for a hands-on, pre-hackathon workshop designed to introduce students to open NASA datasets, spatial storytelling, and the power of public data as a tool for impact.