This post is part of a sponsored campaign for Klutz. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. Understanding the basics of circuitry is a key STEM skill. Makers should also be familiar with the basic elements of electronics, so I'm always on the lookout for new ways to introduce these things to kids. Therefore, I was eager to take a look at the new Klutz Circuit Games Lab, one of the items in their Maker ... [ Read More ]
Meet Wildlife Photographer Joel Sartore
I just returned from an amazing family trip from Yellowstone and several other National Park (details soon!). I saw bison, bears, deer, wolves, longhorn sheep, pronghorn sheep, mules and more! I have the mental images detailed in my mind, but the actual photos? Meh. So I was excited to have the chance to talk with National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore thanks to my ongoing work as a Wildlife Ambassador with Dawn Dish Soap. Meet Joel ... [ Read More ]
Computer Science Education Week
Thank you Capital One for sponsoring this post. It's Computer Science Education Week and I'm pleased to partner with Capital One to share some of their related efforts. Computer Science Education Week Designed to overlap with Admiral Grace Murray Hopper's December 9 birthday, CSEdWeek is an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. Give me a second to brag about this STEM girl: recently, on ... [ Read More ]
STEM Camps for Girls in Chicagoland
Maker Mom readers tend to know the facts about women's under-represtation in STEM careers. It's an issue an many levels, but part of the issue is the so-called STEM pipeline. We need to get and keep girls interested in STEM now so that there will be a supply of highly qualified women who are poised to take advantage of lucrative career and STEM leadership opportunities later. This is especially true in areas like technology and physics. For some ... [ Read More ]