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My Kid Won the Verizon App Challenge and Yours Can Too

August 19, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: coding, computer programming, STEM competitions, contests for kids

Verizon App Challenge

When I say that my son, Isaac Moldofsky, won the Verizon Innovative App Challenge, I don't mean it in the traditional sense. Indeed, the Verizon folks only know him as some kid whose name appeared on an entry form back in 2013. I'll explain below how he won. But first, read about the 2016 Challenge. Verizon App Challenge This competition is all about the ideas. The challenge is open to middle school (grades 6-8) and high school students (grades ... [ Read More ]

Sikorsky Helicopter Design Challenge

July 2, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: STEM competitions, contests for kids

Sikorsky Helicopter Challenge 2015. Details on www.TheMakerMom.com

The brand behind Black Hawk Helicopters is back with their yearly design challenge. Now in it's 5th year, the Helicopter 2050 Challenge provides a chance for kids ages 9-16 to earn recognition, along with a $1000 scholarship and a tour of Sikorsky HQ as well as a chance to meet with Sikorsky engineers. Helicopter Design Challenge 2050 This year's theme is is sustainability. They want your child's vision for an environmentally-friendly ... [ 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 ]

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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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