Sometimes the content on our companion site is too good not to share here. Plus, we know that The Maker Mom is a hit with Chicagoans, too. STEM Kids Chicago partnered with several Chicago and suburban venues to create this directory of opportunities for loads of birthday party fun that stimulates young minds! Do you want your kids to make something cool with code? Create with something more tangible, like fabric? Do you want an adventure in ... [ Read More ]
Mine for Power Gems (A DIY Operation Game)
I’ve partnered with Bernzomatic to bring you another fun STEM project to keep you and your big kids busy over Spring Break. This time we’re making a sort of a DIY Operation game called Mine for Power Gems. As with the Fridge Fun Marble Run, this engaging project allows your kids to get crafty while building STEM knowledge and skills. Get ready to fire your Bernzomatic ST500 Cordless Soldering Iron up again! The cool thing about a cordless ... [ Read More ]
Make a Fridge Fun Marble Run
Not going anywhere for spring break this year? Keep your children’s minds active with a STEM project. Kids can turn your kitchen into an applied physics lab from the moment they purposely toss that first bit of food from their high chair trays. This STEM activity, the Fridge Fun Marble Run, is a lot less mess and a ton more fun. As you watch a marble turn potential (stored) energy, into kinetic energy (energy in motion) on its way down the run, ... [ Read More ]
Dawn Partners with Shedd Aquarium to Inspire Wildlife Education
I'm proud to continue my work with Dawn Dish Soap as a Wildlife Ambassador to spread the word about their commitment to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. This is a sponsored post. Last week on Penguin Awareness Day, I had the honor of joining Dawn and Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium as they launched a new national in-classroom and web accessible STEM curriculum called NextGen Animal Responders. Dawn and the Shedd are rolling out this program as ... [ Read More ]
Meet Marine Scientist, Dr. Ellen Prager: It’s STEM Girl Friday!
I have once again joined forces with Dawn Dish Detergent to support their wildlife rescue efforts. I had the opportunity to connect with their accomplished and inspiring spokesperson, Dr. Ellen Prager, for this sponsored STEM Girl Friday post. I think it's more important than ever to promote women in STEM and shine a light on environmental issues and empower people to make positive change. So, without further ado... Meet Dr. Ellen ... [ Read More ]
Future City 2016 in Washington, D.C.
It seems like only yesterday I announced the 2016 Future City competition topic, and now the season has come to a close. I wasn't able to attend the finals in Washington, D.C. this year, but I was hired by the Future City sponsor, DiscoverE to coordinate a few bloggers to write about the event and wanted to share their observations. Future City is an engineering competition for middle school students. It engages, their hearts and minds as they ... [ Read More ]
STEM Careers: Meet Skin Care Scientist Dr. Jim Arbogast
It’s always interesting to get a glimpse behind the scenes to learn about what people do at their jobs and how they got to those jobs in the first place. So I was pleased to have the opportunity to talk with scientist Dr. Jim Arbogast, Vice President of Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements at GOJO Industries. GOJO is the leading global producer and marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions for away-from-home settings. You may also ... [ Read More ]