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Cyndi Reitmeyer, BostonTechMom
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 grandparents, canceled vacations, and family togetherness, I also know that parents are continuing to search for new high-quality at-home activities...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 »
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 »
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 »