Honoring STEM Innovators for Black History Month

Honoring STEM Innovators for Black History Month

While February may be associated with hearts, chocolates, and roses, it is also a time to celebrate Black history, all month long. Black Americans have long contributed to the shared cultural heritage of the United States and beyond, and have been instrumental in...
Spine-Tingling STEM: Halloween Science Fun for Kids

Spine-Tingling STEM: Halloween Science Fun for Kids

With Halloween right around the corner, October is an ideal time to introduce kids to STEM activities with a spooky twist! With common pantry items and a little food coloring to fit the holiday, these two STEM experiments help illustrate density. Gooey Green Oobleck...
How Makerspaces Foster Hands-On Learning for Kids

How Makerspaces Foster Hands-On Learning for Kids

What Is a Makerspace? Communal workshops are nothing new, but for at least the last fifteen years, groups of craftspeople, programmers, or others with similar interests have come together to work alongside one another in what are called makerspaces. A makerspace can...