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More Big Hero 6 Science (and Math)

February 25, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: Big Hero 6

Disney's Big Hero 6 science

Nerds all across the country cheered when Disney's Big Hero 6 won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. I did, at least. I'm a big fan of the movie. Shortly after its debut, I wrote a post featuring a few fun at-home science experiments inspired by the movie's female characters, Honey Lemon and GoGo Tomago. (I also had a chance to interview Disney Animation CTO, Andy Hendrickson and the movie's technical supervisor, Hank Driskill.) I've ... [ Read More ]

Science Experiments Inspired by Big Hero 6

December 5, 2014 By Kim
Tagged With: Big Hero 6, experiment, maker projects, physics, projects, science, STEM Girl Friday, STEM Girls

Science and STEM Projects inspired by Big Hero 6 at www.themakermom.com

Big Hero 6 Science Fun Inspired by Honey Lemon and GoGo Tomago Do you love Disney's Big Hero 6 as much as I do? It's exciting, adventurous, and features two super smart and highly capable STEM girls. That's why I'm shining this week's STEM Girl Friday spotlight on the movie's Honey Lemon and GoGo Tomago. I'm also sharing science and STEM exploration activities inspired by the pair. You can meet the full team of heroes in the video at the bottom ... [ Read More ]

Hank Driskill, Technical Supervisor, Disney Animation

November 3, 2014 By Kim
Tagged With: Big Hero 6, Disney Animation, Hank Driskill

Disney Animation on The Maker Mom

  Meet Hank Driskill, Technical Supervisor at Disney Animation I connected with Hank as part of a press tour (a virtual one done from the comfort of our respective offices) for the new Disney movie, Big Hero 6. The movie comes out November 7, but I got to watch a preview last week. Big Hero 6 is a visual feast. It's fun and exciting with the exception the requisite very sad death scene and also a parting later on. The former is a necessary ... [ Read More ]

Interview with Andy Hendrickson, CTO of Disney Animation

October 23, 2014 By Kim
Tagged With: Andy Hendrickson, Big Hero 6, coding, computer programming, Disney Animation, how to get a job at Disney Animation

Andy Hendrickson, Chief Technology Officer Disney Animation

"Do you know about that new system they used to make Big Hero 6?" one of the Maker Teens asked me yesterday, "It's so fast it could render the entire movie Brave in, like, 10 days." In a Freaky Friday-like switch I was the one who responded with an eye-roll. "You mean the Hyperion system? The Disney Animation supercomputer that ranks among the top 75 most powerful in the world? Do you read my blog?!"  I sighed with adolescent drama. "I already ... [ Read More ]

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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