I am delighted to announce that this year’s Boston STEM Fair will be held on Sunday, March 11 at the Embassy Suites in Waltham, MA. If you are looking for unique and relevant ways to engage your children in hands-on…
Hour of Code 2017 Activities for Kids
Hour of Code 2017TM will be taking place during Computer Science Education Week Dec. 4-10, 2017. I am a strong advocate of Hour of Code and have been pleased to watch interest and participation in this important movement grow over…
High School Girls: Apply for NCWIT’s Aspirations in Computing Award
I want to make you aware of an awards program open to high school girls who are active and interested in computer science and technology. The Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) offers both a national and regional competition to…
Maker Faire Events in Massachusetts
Attending a Maker Faire is a wonderful way to meet local inventors, crafters, tech enthusiasts, educators, artists, students, and organizations who are excited to show you their creations, hobbies, and projects and talk about what they have learned. A Maker…
Credible Health and Medical Research Tools for High School Students
We all know that starting a new project and searching on Google can be overwhelming. Google gives us access to a tremendous amount of information but it can be hard to comb through the search results and know whether a…
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Introduce Space Science Badges
I am excited to tell you about Reaching for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts, a new program announced by the Girl Scouts this week. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) are one of 11 councils nationwide chosen to…
Plan for the American Total Solar Eclipse: August 21, 2017
Imagine the sky darkening, though the sky is clear. The temperature noticeably drops. The brightest stars and planets pop out in the subdued sky. All around, the horizon is ablaze in red and orange hues, while overhead the sky is…
Guide to Understanding the AP Computer Science Courses
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are challenging and demanding college-level classes offered to high school students. AP classes allow students to dive deep into a subject matter, build their knowledge, and get ready for college-level work. Students typically take AP courses…
Think Like a Problem Solver: A Great Way to Get Kids Interested in STEM
I often hear from parents who say their child is not interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Kids will make statements like, “I do not like math or science,” or “I’m not good at math and science,” or…
Boston STEM Fair Highlights
A curiosity for technology was in the air at the recent Boston STEM Fair for parents and kids. The goal was to raise awareness for science, technology, engineering and math, and introduce families to a wide variety of excellent programs,…