Summer of Joy: Six Ideas to Imagine New Possibilities with STEM
As winter recedes and spring brings signs of life, beauty, and wonder of the world around us, the time is perfect for reimagining moments that spark excitement and joy. With less s
“Secret sauce” for Impactful Family Engagement: Our Lessons Learned from a Community of Practice
Family engagement has magical powers that support children’s engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). When families learn and play together, the possibili
Who, How, When, and Where We Talk About Engineering Careers Matters
“A professed interest in STEM careers is a more accurate predictor of pursuing an education and subsequent career than test scores.” (Goodwin. The development of a measure of e
Introduce a Girl to Engineering 2023: Make it a Love Story
Engineers do amazing work that makes our world a better place. Engineer Jane Chen co-created the Embrace portable, infant warmer that has saved hundreds of thousands of prematu
Mentoring 2023: Access Your Superpower and Make the Million Girls Moonshot a Reality
We love starting the new year with a spotlight on mentoring. For this year’s National Mentoring campaign help us reach the Million Girls Moonshot. With the Million Girls Mo
From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities
We celebrate the incredible effort that made Computer Science Education Week 2022 a resounding success. What began as a one-hour coding challenge has expanded into a worldwide phen
10 Holiday STEM Gifts for Girls 2022
Before you start your holiday shopping, I encourage you to reflect on the power of your choices. Marketing, stereotypes, and routines help shape our shopping lists and our imaginat
Leveraging Wonder
Do you remember what it was like to lay on your back in the sweet grass or a dusty knoll and be transfixed by the wonder of the night sky? I do. Summer nights meant playing outside
Welcome Back to Afterschool 2022
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) can spark a curiosity in children that can inspire a lasting love of learning. Interest may come from a hands-on science in
Summer of Love for STEM: Seven Fun and Family-Friendly Ideas for a Summer of STEM
Summer is coming. So is the search for ideas to support summer learning. With less structure and more time for self-directed play, summer is an ideal time to encourage children’s