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STEM Competitions for Students in Middle and High School, 2016

January 25, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: contests for kids, STEM competitions

2016 STEM Competitions for students in middle school and high school on www.TheMakerMom.com

Whether as part of a classroom project, a school team, or an independent after school activity, STEM competitions for students provide opportunities and incentives to grow critical skills. I look back fondly on the days when my boys were involved in Science Olympiad. Not only did they learn a lot, but they got to spend time with like-minded peers and had a lot of fun. Keep an eye on this post for updates about STEM competitions for students in ... [ Read More ]

Contest for Creative, Active Kids from Clif Kid

May 20, 2014 By Kim
Tagged With: contests for kids, family fun, projects

If my kids were younger, I'd enter a Moon Ball game.I was disappointed that my boys are too old to enter this contest, but then I realized that I can enter vicariously through you, dear readers. Indeed, I was psyched when a friend told me she garnered a spot at an upcoming NASA social media event that she'd learned about through my Facebook page. I'm a connector at heart, so stuff like that makes me happy. Put on your thinking caps (are these ... [ Read More ]

Engineers Week is Coming to a Close: (Not Just) STEM Girl Friday

February 21, 2014 By Kim
Tagged With: contests for kids, special STEM day or week, STEM, STEM Girls

It's time to close our EWeek, I'm also celebrating the close of a fantastic multifaceted campaign for DiscoverE. In addition to arranging a blog tour, I helped organize a blogger meet-up at the Future City Finals in Washington, DC as well as reported from the event via social media. And, of course, #STEMchat was a hit. Look for the summary next week. I wanted to highlight the bloggers who took part in the blog tour. They created sponsored ... [ Read More ]

Reporting Live from the Future City Competition

February 16, 2014 By Kim
Tagged With: contests for kids, engineering, Future City, STEAM, STEM, STEM competitions, contests for kids, STEM Girls

I spent the morning watching teams set up their Future City models and prep for the competition. As I mentioned, I'm here in Washington, DC, with my client DiscoverE. They are one of the sponsors of the Future City middle school engineering competition. The Future City Engineering Competition Each team is associated with a teacher and an engineer mentor. I had the chance to talk with several and it's clear they are quite fond of this ... [ Read More ]

Cardboard Costume Contest

October 17, 2013 By Kim
Tagged With: contests for kids, DIY, family fun

No not my contest, I'm scrambling to stay afloat among family, the puppy, work, Science Olympiad and Vex  Robotics, not to mention prepping for another TV segment on great STEM gifts for kids this holiday season. Still, this looks cool and I hope some of you participate. The Cardboard Collective, a cool site devoted to crafty things made of corrugated board, is hosting a cardboard costume challenge.Looking for inspiration? Check out their ... [ Read More ]

A Note to Illinois State Senator Daniel Biss

March 18, 2013 By Kim
Tagged With: contests for kids, family fun, STEM

Food Science in action: a study of carageenan.Dear State Senator Daniel Biss,What a fun surprise to see you, my state senator, at the Regional Science Olympiad event! Do you realize how many middle and high schools from your district will be going down to the state competition? We rock. And no doubt several of those teams will earn spots in our state's top 10. I mean several teams in addition to New Trier and their feeder schools, because, well, ... [ Read More ]

The Unexpected Lesson from a Science Olympiad Tourney

January 22, 2013 By Kim
Tagged With: contests for kids, STEM

Last weekend my Food Science Team, along with most of the other event teams from my son's school, participated in a Science Olympiad Invitational. It was a small gathering, involving less than ten schools. Two of the top five teams in the state participated, so even though it felt casual, it was a challenge.Our team approaches invitationals as an opportunity, a chance to get a feel for an SO competition and the flow of the day, to generally ... [ 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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