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Cyndi Reitmeyer, BostonTechMom
How to Make Your STEM Activities Shine on the Common AppMarch 6, 2019
I recently went through the college application process with my daughter who is planning to study Computer Science in college. During high school, she participated in many STEM programs and worked on coding activities outside of school and she wondered how she should showcase her STEM extracurriculars in the...Continue Reading »
Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- March 2019 RoundupFebruary 26, 2019
Spring is around the corner and here are a few STEM opportunities I want to highlight. MassBay Community College– Summer STEM Sampler Workshops for High School Students The Summer...Continue Reading »
MIT Spark 2019: Classes (STEM & More) for Middle School StudentsFebruary 22, 2019
Registration is now open for MIT’s popular Spark program for middle school students and will be held March 16 and 17, 2019 on the university’s campus in Cambridge, MA....Continue Reading »
Summer Exploration: Bioengineering for GirlsFebruary 6, 2019
Last summer I had the pleasure of spending time at EXPLO’s Bioengineering for Girls program. Bioengineering for Girls is a unique summer program devoted to science and engineering and,...Continue Reading »
Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- February 2019 RoundupJanuary 27, 2019
The winter is a great time to explore new STEM activities. Here are some opportunities you might consider. Ward’s Science Offers Free Assistance with Grants Ward’s Science is happy...Continue Reading »
Math Programs for Kids in MassachusettsJanuary 24, 2019
If you are looking for math programs for your kids, a variety of options are available in Massachusetts. Whether you are searching for a program that offers extra challenge...Continue Reading »
Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- January 2019 RoundupDecember 27, 2018
Happy New Year! As 2019 begins, here is a math opportunity for middle school students. MATHCOUNTS– Math Video Challenge The Math Video Challenge is a free MATHCOUNTS Foundation program...Continue Reading »