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Amazon’s Future Engineer Program for Students: Opening New Doors

December 1, 2021

It’s no surprise that computer science is one of the fastest-growing professions within the STEM fields today. And, on average, computer science grads have among

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Middle Schooler for a STEM Education

November 30, 2021

Is your middle schooler a tech-enthusiast? Are they drawn to science or engineering? Do you think they might want to pursue a STEM degree in

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NeuroMaker STEM Kit Teaches Students Biomedical Engineering in the Classroom

November 8, 2021

Recently the NeuroMaker STEM learning platform came onto my radar and caught my attention because it gives students a hands-on introduction to cutting-edge technologies like

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Hands-on STEM Learning in a Low-Pressure After-School Environment

October 22, 2021

Whether your child habitually takes things apart to see how they work (even if they don’t successfully put them back together!), or you have a

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Think Like an Innovator! Exploring Entrepreneurship Before College.

September 16, 2021

Not everyone can be an entrepreneur, but everyone can be entrepreneurial! Before I worked in tech startups, I thought of entrepreneurship as synonymous with creative,

STEM Activities for Kids— Fall 2021

September 10, 2021

It’s back-to-school and that means you can look forward to upcoming STEM activities in the next few months. Many STEM providers have re-opened their in-person

High School Girls: Apply for NCWIT’s Aspirations in Computing Award

September 1, 2021

I want to make you aware of an awards program open to 9-12 grade women, genderqueer, or non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests.