52 Inspirational Quotes by Women in Computer Science & IT
A Journal for Reflection “There’s so many exciting things going on in the computer industry, that if you have an idea, a dream, something that you want to do, then just go for it.” ~ Stephanie Shirley, founder of software company in 1962 staffed completely by women As a science writer, my favorite part of […]
7 Science Fair Projects that Solve Problems
Science fair projects that solve problems are a great way for students to test their interest and aptitude for a career in STEM (science-technology-engineering-math). But they shouldn’t choose just any old topic. To make the most of the opportunity, try to focus on projects with real-world applications. This will give them hands-on experience directly related […]
4 Brain-Boosting Reasons to Teach Technical Drawing for Kids—And Why Coding for Kids is Not Enough
Coding and robotics curriculum, classes and clubs are springing up around the world. They promise to increase kids’ cognitive skills and creativity. But coding is not enough – they need spatial visualization skills that can be developed through learning engineering, or technical drawing. “Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer…because it […]
STEM Quotes Coloring Pages for Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month with these 10 coloring pages/posters featuring inspirational growth mindset quotes by noted Women Scientists and Engineers. These NO-PREP pages are perfect for Makerspace posters, science notebooks, art classes, and more. They reinforce life skills and inspire students of all backgrounds. Students can ponder these universal truths while coloring in the designs, which […]
Review and Design Challenge: 3DUX|Design STEAM Activity Play Sets
Kids can learn an easy way to draw in 3D – and much more – with the help of this fun, no-prep activity kit I recently had the opportunity to work with the 3DuxDesign Company, helping them develop a fun and easy engineering drawing challenge to use with their STEAM educational play sets. STEAM activities […]
My Engineering Draw & Write Journal For Kids
48 Fun Drawing and Writing Prompts to Learn about the Engineering Design Process Fun engineering activity book contains lots of drawing and writing ideas to help kids think and draw like an engineer – NO MATH REQUIRED! Click here to order on Amazon. Includes drawing prompts and instructions for using dot grid, quad graph, and […]
My Science Draw & Write Journal for Kids
52 Unique Writing and Drawing Prompts to Help Young Scientists & Engineers Explore the World This 8×10-in. softcover science activity book for kids aged 6-11 provides hours of quiet fun. Click here to order on Amazon. Includes 32 unique science & engineering drawing prompts and 20 creative writing prompts with simple experiments. Great for homeschoolers, […]
Women in Robotics: Challenges and Progress
Robotics is one of the fastest growing fields in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and women have benefited from that growth. Over the past three decades, women in robotics have faced challenges, but at the same time, have seen encouraging progress. “Around the time I entered graduate school in the early 90s, the number […]
Mary L. Spaeth: Tunable Laser Inventor
Mary L. Spaeth was the first person to invent a tunable laser – which led to many improvements in renewable nuclear energy.
E is for Engineering – The Best STEM Careers
As someone with a degree in engineering, I’ve noticed a peculiar fact. In the world of STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) engineering careers appear to be the ugly ducklings of the group. There’s a lot of talk about teaching kids to code, which falls under math, computer science and technology. There’s also a huge emphasis in the media […]