On December 17th, 1903, two gentlemen, who were not professional scientists or engineers, first flew their invention that would change the world. Wilbur and Orville Wright flew their plane…
Trick or Treat with STEM
Trick or Treat with STEM! When the kids are completely wound up during the week before Halloween, it is the perfect time to add some holiday STEM activities to…
BUCKS FOR STEM!
Bucks for STEM “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” The new school year brings to the classroom recharged batteries and new ideas to try. Perhaps you are considering adding some new…
Back to School! Make It STEM-AZING!!
Back to School! Make It STEM-AZING!! It’s July and the ads on television and radio for new clothes, laptops, lunchboxes, paper and crayons mean only one thing – the new…
SOARING WITH STEM!
SOARING WITH STEM! “Up in the Air, Junior Birdman Up in the Air, Birdman Fly Up in the Air, Junior Birdman …
Enchanted Engineering
Once upon a time, fairy tales were for the very young. They were read at bedtime or watched in Disney movies.But in a true to life “happily ever after” scenario,…
Get Caught Engineering at the Smithsonian
Get Caught Engineering at the Smithsonian Get Caught Engineering was honored to be guest presenters at a STEM Family Workshop at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum this month. With ocean…
STEM-i-fying the Classroom
Stem-i-fying the Classroom Finding Room on Your Plate for Engineering (We were recently invited to do a guest blog on STEM and literature for Rachel Lynette’s wonderful Minds in Bloom…