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STEMchat with Texas Instruments

September 7, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: #STEMchat, giveaway

STEMchat with Texas Instruments 2016

It's time to kick off the new school year! We're gearing up for back-to-school at the September 15 STEMchat with four-time sponsor, Texas Instruments Education Technology! We'll talk STEM goals, math attitudes, and more. Join us on Twitter Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9-10 pm Eastern. TI is always looking for new angles on STEM and this year they've teamed up with a new spokesperson, pro football player John Urschel! As an offensive lineman for the ... [ Read More ]

Fun Links from the KitHub #STEMchat

February 3, 2016 By Kim
Tagged With: #STEMchat, libraries as makerspaces, makerspace

In January we kicked off the #STEMchat year with KitHub. Our topic was STEAM fun and learning in the year ahead. The official tagline of #STEMchat is bringing parents, educators and STEM professionals to share ideas and resources for raising STEM-loving kids, but I think always learning, always growing might be just as appropriate. Without fail, I always learn from STEMchat, and I meet great new Tweeps, to boot! KitHub #STEMchat Recap Here are ... [ Read More ]

Thank You, Science Mentors: October #STEMchat Recap

October 28, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: #STEMchat

Bayer support STEM for all.

Earlier this month we had a great chat on Looking Back and Paying it Forward thanks to our sponsor, Bayer. As participants reflected on our own early STEM experiences, we also had the chance to #SayTKU to our STEM mentors. Each time we used the hashtag in a Tweet to say "thank you," we fueled Bayer's campaign to provide science experiences for kids in need. Even if you didn't make the chat, through the end of November, you can still #SayTKU via ... [ Read More ]

STEM: Looking Back and Paying it Forward, October #STEMchat

October 12, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: #STEMchat, science

#STEMchat with The Maker Mom and Bayer US.

Mr. Ton, Mr. Herbst, Ms. Murphy, these are just a few of the many science teachers who helped me develop an appreciation for science. My dad played an important role, too. Do you remember the teacher or mentor who lit that spark for you? During the October #STEMchat, we'll be looking back to remember those special people, as well as what science looked like in the days before Google, iPads and high technology. Thanks to our sponsor, Bayer, ... [ Read More ]

STEM at Work in Manufacturing: July STEMchat Summary

July 23, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: #STEMchat, manufacturing

STEM jobs

Thanks to sponsors SkillsUSA and Alcoa Foundation we had a great discussion of STEM at Work: the Role of STEM in Manufacturing and Technical Careers. Take look below at some of the highlights! In your opinion, what is a STEM job and why are STEM jobs important? Our discussion echoed the larger conversation taking place among economists, government and industry leaders. Some broadly define STEM jobs as any job with a STEM connection, ... [ Read More ]

When STEM Goes to Work: Announcing the July #STEMchat

July 13, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: #STEMchat, manufacturing, STEM at work

STEM Goes to Work: It's the July #STEMchat on July 16

On #STEMchat, we often tackle topics like how to raise kids who love math or engineering, but what happens when those kids grow up? What happens when STEM goes to work? That's our topic for the July STEMchat! STEMchat will take place Thursday evening, July 16 from 9-10 PM Eastern Time. Along with sponsors SkillsUSA and #TeamUSAWorldSkills presenting sponsor, Alcoa Foundation we’ll be discussing When STEM Goes to Work: the Role of STEM in ... [ Read More ]

Inspiring Young Engineers: June #STEMchat Summary

July 7, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: #STEMchat, engineering

Last week's #STEMchat on Inspiring the Engineer in Every Child was a rousing success. STEMchatters shared so many helpful insights, ideas and resources. I'll recap some of the highlights below. First I want to thank our sponsor, ThinkFun and our crack panel of makers and engineers. And I want to remind you that there's still time to enter the #KidsMakeIt Challenge sponsored by ThinkFun and MakerBot! Entries will be accepted through July 14, ... [ 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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