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Cyndi Reitmeyer, BostonTechMom
Winter 2021 Online STEM Classes for Kids and TeensDecember 22, 2020
Many months of quarantine have made most of us competent at—or at least resigned to—online substitutes for the activities we used to do in person. Just like school classes, work meetings, family gatherings, and doctor’s appointments, after-school STEM programs for kids and teens have made the transition to an...Continue Reading »
STEM Events for Kids— Winter 2021December 18, 2020
Are you looking for STEM events and activities this winter? Here are a variety of upcoming free or affordable events—most are virtual for now. I have categorized the events...Continue Reading »
BostonTechMom’s STEM Gift Ideas 2020November 16, 2020
Happy Holidays! Looking to add STEM gifts to your holiday list? Check out these educational toys and STEM games I have used myself and personally recommend. These gift ideas...Continue Reading »
MIT Splash 2020: Classes (STEM & More) for High School StudentsOctober 18, 2020
I am happy to report that MIT’s long-running, super popular Splash program will be taking place in November. However, this year it will be a virtual event—which means it...Continue Reading »
Learning Cybersecurity: Competitions and Workshops for TeensOctober 14, 2020
Cybersecurity is a booming field of computer science and with the constant and growing nature of cyber attacks, the need for cybersecurity professionals is becoming acute.  The Department of...Continue Reading »
Online STEM Events for Kids: October-December 2020September 28, 2020
With the arrival of fall, STEM events have started up again for another school year. I’m excited to share some free and affordable online activities for kids and teens...Continue Reading »
Choosing an Online STEM Class for Your Child? Factors to Consider.September 17, 2020
As we enter the fall and begin a new school year, many children will be learning from home. And many children will be spending a lot more time at...Continue Reading »