Over the years, I've introduced you to STEM Moms and Maker Dads, but not that many kids. I know that Maker Mom readers have Maker Kids, so I'm going to start featuring these kids and their projects every now and then. Drop me a note at TheMakerMom at hotmail dot com if you'd like to see your child showcased. And now let me introduce you to Lucas Bourgeois, Maker Kid. Lucas is a 10-year-old sixth grader from San Jose, California. His mom is a ... [ Read More ]
I Stand with Ahmed. Um, Can My Kid Get a Scholarship to Space Camp Too?
A few years ago the Young Maker Teen happened upon Nootropic Design's defusable clock and asked to get the kit. In our post-Columbine, post-9/11/01 era, I was wary of a clock that looks like a bomb. I warned him that even if I did buy the kit, he'd never be able to take the completed fake clock bomb out of the house for fear of it being mistaken for a dangerous device. I always suck the fun out of things. In the end, he did not pursue the ... [ Read More ]
Interview with Lily Born, 11-Year-Old Kangaroo Cup Inventor: It’s STEM Girl Friday!
This week's STEM Girl is Lily Born, Kangaroo Cup inventor, product developer, spokesperson, Kickstarter pro and typical 11-year-old girl. A few years ago, Lily watched her grandfather, who has Parkinson's, struggle with his drinking cup and came up with idea for a sturdy 3-legged cup. Many designs, sketches, clay and plastic 3D models later, the Kangaroo Cup was born. Last fall, Kangaroo Cups made their way into people's homes thanks to ... [ Read More ]