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Cyndi Reitmeyer, BostonTechMom
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 order to support their school, the local community, or international causes. Some volunteer at the same place on a regular...Continue Reading »
The Science Behind Pixar Exhibit is Movie MagicJuly 23, 2020
I am delighted to report that The Science Behind Pixar exhibit is back at the Museum of Science in Boston! My daughters and I attended this exhibit at the...Continue Reading »
At-Home STEM Activities for Kids- Summer 2020June 23, 2020
Happy end of the school year! We made it! For long-time readers, you know that I write a monthly post about STEM programs and events around the Boston area....Continue Reading »
Resource Guide to DIY STEM Projects for TeensJune 9, 2020
Several years ago, when my teenage daughter had aged out of most summer camps but wasn’t ready for a summer job, we tried an at-home summer experiment: we challenged...Continue Reading »
At-Home STEM Activities for Kids- June 2020 RoundupMay 27, 2020
As we head into summer vacation and many of us are still at home, I have curated a roundup of creative and fun and mostly free STEM activities your...Continue Reading »
2020 Online STEM Summer CampsMay 19, 2020
With the uncertainties of COVID-19, the summer camp experience will be different this year. In some states it may be permitted, while in others it will not. How can...Continue Reading »
Be a STEM Volunteer! Community Service Ideas for Teens.May 11, 2020
Would you like to share your enthusiasm and knowledge about STEM with other students? It’s common for teens to participate in community service today, for a variety of reasons....Continue Reading »