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Cyndi Reitmeyer, BostonTechMom
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. Spark is an annual event where 7th and 8th-grade students get to take a variety of really interesting classes, including...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 »
Give the Gift of STEM This Holiday: Start a FIRST® LEGO® League TeamDecember 4, 2018
Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind holiday gift for your child?  One they will enjoy and one that will fuel their interest and build STEM skills at the same...Continue Reading »
2018 Holiday STEM Gift List: What PLTW Educators RecommendDecember 2, 2018
Today, I am sharing Project Lead The Way’s (PLTW) STEM gift list for 2018. I like PLTW’s gift guide because it is developed by an organization that develops STEM...Continue Reading »