The White House Science Fair is Today!
President Obama is hosting his final White House Science Fair today, April 13, 2016. Roughly 40 student teams from around the country will be sharing their research, inventions and award-winning robots...
View ArticleWorld Water Day, March 22
In support of, but not affiliated with the UN campaign. Inspired by the book, Written in Water. (affiliate link), I began to educate myself on issues related to fresh water. That’s when I learned...
View ArticleNational Robotics Week
It’s National Robotics Week! Time to honor good old American ingenuity and embrace our robot future. We adults haven’t passed the torch just yet, but it’s incumbent upon us to make sure our kids have...
View ArticleFall STEM Fun and Themes: November Edition
Whether your family homeschools, supplements with afterschool topics of your own, or you just enjoy learning about the world around you, here are notable STEM themes to run with this autumn! Fall into...
View ArticleHour of Code and Computer Science Education Week
Whether at schools, libraries, or at home, millions of Americans participate in Hour of Code during the first week in December. It’s a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and...
View ArticleWinter STEM and STEAM Fun in February
We’re adding to our series of guides to seasonal STEM fun! There are special STEM days all year long and we’re working to compile them into family-friendly bits that will help guide your family...
View ArticleNational Manufacturing Day 2019
It’s no secret that I love behind-the-scenes tours. I think it’s fascinating to see how things get made. And as we discussed during the recent #STEMchat on STEM at Work in Manufacturing, many people...
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