Cheers to a new year and a new decade! Here’s what you can look forward to as we kick off 2020. International Math Challenge– Online for grades 3-8 The RSM Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, committed to inspiring a love of mathematics among students, is excited to announce the 5th annual International Math Contest (IMC). IMC
Here are 5 kid-friendly science activities for the winter season you can do at home with common household items. I have included a short description of each experiment with links to YouTube videos. The videos are short and easy to follow and contain written instructions, materials needed, and an explanation of what’s going on in
My warmest wishes for a happy holiday season! As we wrap up this year, here are a few upcoming STEM activities I wanted to share with you. Hour of Code– December 9-15 It’s time for the popular annual event when everyone can try a one-hour coding tutorial. Whether you’re curious about coding or you already
If you are new to my roundup article, I always share a few STEM opportunities at the top of the post and then include a list of upcoming STEM activities around the Boston area. Pre-College preview workshops at UMass Amherst Mount Ida – November 11 UMass Amherst Pre-College is pleased to announce a series of
Happy fall everyone! I am hosting the Boston STEM Fair on Sunday, October 27 at the Lexington High School. Spend a fun and lively afternoon exploring after-school and summer programs that will spark your child’s interest as they explore, experiment, and learn about STEM. Check out the growing list of organizations who are participating this
I hope you enjoyed a relaxing summer filled with fun and special memories. On a personal note, the BostonTechMom blog just celebrated its 5th year. I created the blog when my oldest daughter was going into 8th grade. She was one of my inspirations for starting the blog and now she’s headed off to college!
I hope you are enjoying every bit of summer vacation! Here are a few upcoming STEM activities I wanted to share with you. Girls Scouts’ New Badges- Coding For Good Girl Scouts in grades K-12 can learn the basics of coding, algorithms, game design, and app development, and use these skills to support a cause
Are you looking for STEM activities this summer? This July, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo mission that landed the first two people on the Moon. There will be events held around the country celebrating this historic milestone. Visit NASA’s website to find exhibits and events throughout the US. Massachusetts is also celebrating
Wishing everyone a happy end to the school year and a wonderful summer ahead. Following are two STEM events I wanted to showcase this month. TouchTomorrow– Saturday, June 8 at WPI in Worcester Now in its eighth year, TouchTomorrow is a family-friendly festival featuring hands-on experiments, research lab activities, and interactive exhibits for all ages