Learn more about what’s next in informal STEM. We will continue to feature new and creative research and programs, exciting stories, big picture thinking, news, and STEM systems.
From an Hour of Code to a Year of Possibilities
Read moreCheers to another successful Computer Science Education Week. What began as a one-hour coding challenge has expanded into a worldwide phenomenon with millions …
10 Fun and Free Holiday Gifts for 2019
Read moreThis year I am switching up my usual holiday gift list and sharing ideas that make time for creativity and connection. These gifts won’t cost anything, and wil…
How Do We Achieve Computer Science for All? Not without Family Engagement
Read moreComputer science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and venture capital. Imagine youth in Detroit, DC, and Des Moines bringing their talents, fresh ideas…
Got STEM? Families are the Key as Kids Head Back to School
Read moreAs kids go back to school, their families are looking for safe places for them to do their homework, engage in physical activity, and learn new skills. Science…
2019 The Summer of STEM
Read more“Not all summers are created equal.” We agree with this assessment from Laura Johnson, VP of Communications at the National Summer Learning Association. STEM N…
Where Do Families Go for STEM?
Read moreWhat do libraries have to do with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)? These days, plenty. You can find preschoolers and their caregivers engagin…
Changing the Game in STEM with Family Engagement
Read moreSTEM Next Opportunity Fund is committed to ensuring that every child – especially girls, youth of color, kids in low-income communities, and youth with disabil…
Public Libraries in the STEM Ecosystem
Read moreBringing science-themed workshops to families in rural Appalachia, giving students and families in a summer meal program a chance to build robots, and letting …
Introduce a Girl (and Her Family) to Engineering Day
Read moreFebruary 21, 2019 is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. This special day during National Engineers Week helps girls understand they have a place in engineeri…
Science Chapter Books: Launchpads for Middle Schoolers
Read moreSharing a few chapter book gems with parents and caregivers can be a brief but highly productive part of family night at a school, or open house at a library.
