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Cyndi Reitmeyer, BostonTechMom
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 that will be taking place in the next few months. These STEM events—many hosted by Boston-area organizations— are usually held...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 »
Fun and Easy-to-Access Online Learning Activities for Your KidsSeptember 8, 2020
Now that we’re at home more than ever, it’s all the more important to keep our kids happy and active. After many months of remote learning, Zoom-only visits with...Continue Reading »
Online STEM Activities for Kids- Fall 2020September 2, 2020
I hope you and your family had an enjoyable summer, and found ways to explore together and do fun summer activities while keeping safe. Given the continuing concerns and...Continue Reading »
High School Girls: Apply for NCWIT’s Aspirations in Computing AwardSeptember 2, 2020
I want to make you aware of an awards program open to 9-12 grade students who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary for their computing-related achievements and interests. The Award...Continue Reading »
Fall 2020 Online STEM Classes for Kids and TeensAugust 27, 2020
Before COVID-19, there were some online STEM programs for kids and teens, but it was not the norm—the majority of programs were held in person. When we went into...Continue Reading »
Help Your Teen Find STEM Volunteering OpportunitiesJuly 27, 2020
For many young people today, community service is an important complement to their school, family, and social activities. It’s common to find high school students volunteering their time in...Continue Reading »