AEOP High School Apprenticeships: Get Hands-on Experience in a Research Lab
January 27, 2023
Apply for Summer Work Experience in a U.S. Army Research Lab or Center or a Partner University Are you a high school student who dreams
Walk the New Innovation Trail! A Tech Tour of Cambridge and Boston
October 3, 2022
What do telephones, microwaves, anesthesia, and vaccines have in common? They were all world-changing scientific inventions developed right here in Boston or Cambridge! In this
CyberPatriot: Teens Team Up to Compete in Cybersecurity Challenges
September 28, 2022
A few years ago, when I was a reviewer for the NCWIT AiC computer science award, I encountered a training program for teens called CyberPatriot.
Learn Cybersecurity: Competitions, Classes & Workshops for Teens
September 26, 2022
Cybersecurity is a booming field of computer science and the need for cybersecurity professionals is becoming acute. You may be surprised to learn that there
Makerspaces: Where Kids Invent, Tinker & Create
September 21, 2022
Today’s maker culture is a new spin on the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) concept, and it’s widespread and thriving. You may be surprised to hear that it
Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- September & October 2022
September 15, 2022
Welcome back to a new school year! I am thrilled to report that STEM events and activities are back in person. I am excited to
Makerspaces for Kids & Teens in Massachusetts
September 8, 2022
If you’re looking for ways to introduce STEAM to your child or they have a project idea, visiting a makerspace and participating in hands-on activities
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Cyndi Reitmeyer is BostonTechMom’s founder and the person behind the articles and program listings. Her blog explores topics related to raising children who are comfortable, competent, capable, and confident around science, technology, engineering, and math—whether they’re headed for a STEM career or not.
A business professional for tech startups and the mother of two girls, Cyndi is committed to helping parents help their kids explore STEM from a young age. She searches for a spectrum of STEM opportunities that are hands-on, creative, and inclusive, and most important, FUN!
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