STEM
Top Three Open Educational Resource (OER) Databases
Open educational resources (OERs) are those that are “freely available to the public, both technically and legally, to use and redistribute without limitation” (U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Educational Technology, 2017). OERs are: Public – available to all to no cost. Accessible – available in a machine-readable format that is non-exclusive and usable without [...]
Find Grant Funding, for free!
Millions of dollars in grant funding are awarded to nonprofit organizations throughout the country each year. But do you know how to find it? Demystify the process of grantseeking by equipping you with practical skills you need to find funding for your nonprofit organization with our new Grant Research Course. Learn how to effectively use […]
Top Five Summer STEM Activities For Kids and Families
Looking for some fun summer STEM activities? Don't be bored at home this summer! Here are some of my favorite ideas to get active, engaged, and exploring in STEM all summer long: Museums and Libraries Your local libraries and museums are a great resource. Many offer summer programs for kids to keep them engaged [...]
STEM Career Exploration 101
You’ve likely heard a lot about STEM lately; science, technology, engineering, and math. So what is all the buzz about? Simply put, STEM is an in-demand field with tremendous opportunity. STEM jobs are rising in number, expected to grow 13% by 2027 – way more than non-STEM jobs, which are expected to rise a mere […]
Top 5 Citizen Science Starters
In my previous post, Surrounded by Science, I described what citizen science is and why it is important. As promised, here is my list of the Top Five Citizen Science Starters. This list is a great starting point for anyone looking for ideas to get started on an exciting new citizen science project! Top 5 [...]
Earth Day STEM Activities
Looking for some fun Earth Day STEM Activities that students can do from home or in class? Check out this list of five fun STEM activities for Earth Day – all 15% off every Wednesday in April! Sustainability Analyst Challenge: The Sustainability STEM Challenge is a self-guided distance learning mini course for teens to learn [...]
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities
3 Fun, Free St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities! These three STEM activities are quick and easy to put together, are free, and will help you celebrate the holiday - STEM style! 1. Screen-Free Coding Activity Requiring just a box of Lucky Charms cereal, this activity comes with a printable sheet that helps teach young’uns about [...]
Cool Coding & Computer Science Resources for Teens
Cool Coding & Computer Science Resources for Teens Coding is the language of the 21st century. Even if you never go on to a career in IT, electrical engineering, or computer programming, everyone needs to know the basics. And don't just take my word for it! Hear what these famous people have to say about [...]
Why is computer science important?
"In our digital age you can either program or be programmed." - Rushkoff, 2010 Computer science careers are booming, and more students than ever are learning to code. But why is computer science so important? Check out this infographic for six reasons why computer science is important: Why is computer science important to YOU? Featured [...]