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.
Flipping the Engagement Model on Its Head: Bringing STEM Home to Families
Read moreSTEM programs often approach family engagement in a similar way—with a one-time, end-of-program celebration in which youth show-and-tell STEM projects to their…
- By STEM Next in News on
North America Scholastic Esports Federation Launches Second Season
Read moreThe North America Scholastic Esports Federation is launching its second season. The Federation is working to ensure that all students possess the knowledge and…
Family Engagement: Taking it to the Next Level
Read moreHow can organizations integrate parent education into their STEM programs? With support, parents can learn to engage in positive interactions that spark and ma…
- By Linda Kekelis in Guest Blog on
Reflections for Dads of Daughters
Read moreIn honor of Father's Day 2018, our family engagement advisor, Linda Kekelis PhD, shared a blog she wrote on reflections for dads and daughters. Dr. Kekelis wri…
Books can inspire a future astronaut, cyber security expert, or gameplay engineer
Read moreNow is the perfect time to think about what your child, neighbor, coworker’s child, or students will be doing this summer. We encourage you to help support su…
Expanding Access and Inclusion in STEM through Culturally Responsive Family Engagement
Read moreIn this Case Study, Drs. Sammet and Kekelis highlight best practices and lessons learned from two programs - Techbridge Girls and Code Next - that serve commun…
- By Linda Kekelis and Kara Sammet in Family Engagement, News, Original Resources, Research and Resources on
How a Library’s Making Program Empowers Mothers and Daughters
Read morePublic libraries have a unique opportunity to expand the reach of STEM. “Public libraries provide a ‘third space’ beyond the formal classroom and home that can…
- By Linda Kekelis and Kara Sammet in Family Engagement, News, Original Resources, Research and Resources on
After Hour of Code™: Family Engagement Maintains the Momentum
Read moreComputer Science Education Week aims to inspire K-12 students in computer science. Held the second week of December in honor of the birthday of Admiral Grace M…
Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 08
Read moreA workshop that gives families a chance to connect over coding or persevere through an engineering design challenge is a great first step in family engagement …
Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 07
Read moreParents can play an important role in supporting their children’s learning and pathways with technology. However, when programs have a family element, it often…
