Kim Moldofsky in a cranberry bog.
About Kim Moldofsky, The Maker Mom
Hi, I’m Kim Moldofsky, a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester (except for my dog, Tesla). A blogger since 2005, a used-to-be vlogger, freelance writer, brand ambassador, digital correspondent, and brand/personal storyteller, I authored my first book in 2022. I’m a former Science Olympiad and VEX Robotics coach who led teams to state competitions. I also I mentored a Technovation Challenge team once upon a time. I’m also the founder of the Twitter discussion, #STEMchat. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.
See this page if you want to work with me.
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Initially developed to hold myself accountable for building my electronic skillz and documenting my romp through the Arduino playground, The Maker Mom quickly morphed into a blog with a mission. The Maker Mom is dedicated to helping parents raise STEM-loving, Maker-friendly kids.– creative, tech-savvy kids.
This blog is a platform for sharing science fun, news, and views on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and thoughts on raising and educating gifted children.
Please note that The Maker Mom website may contain affiliate marketing links, which means we may get paid commission on sales of those products or services we write about. Our editorial content is not influenced by advertisers or affiliate partnerships unless disclosed as a sponsored post. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR § 255.5: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
If you want to work with me, please see this page.
What else should you know about me?
I’m a STEM dropout
I’m a card carrying member of the MOB (Moms of Boys), but I used to be a girl. And I kinda dug science.
I remember a critical phone conversation with my mom during my first semester of college. I was really jazzed by my biopsychology course and I recall telling her that I was flirting with the idea of becoming a neuropsychologist. She responded that I might want to pursue other things in life, like having a family. Which is maybe why I never felt I could have it all.
My mother insists that conversation never happened.
I swear it did.
At any rate, encouraging girls to build, design, experiment, and generally get their geek on can only be a good thing. Right?
Be sure to check The Maker Mom Archives under STEM Girls to learn about programs that promote girls in STEM.
Here are some projects and resources for STEM girls.
Chicago
If Chicago is your kind of town, you might catch me at events like these:
If you want to work with me, please see this page.
Updated July 2021