Research & New Ideas Set a Place at the STEM Table for Youth with Disabilities and their Families How can we make sure that kids who are deaf, visually impaired, or physically disabled have the chance to imagine and create a bright future... November 14, 2018 Learn More
Research & New Ideas Family Engagement: Taking it to the Next Level How can organizations integrate parent education into their STEM programs? With support, parents can learn to engage in positive interactions that spark and maintain their... July 24, 2018 Learn More
Thought Leadership Reflections for Dads of Daughters In 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.... June 28, 2018 Learn More
Research & New Ideas Expanding Access and Inclusion in STEM through Culturally Responsive Family Engagement In this Case Study, Drs. Sammet and Kekelis highlight best practices and lessons learned from two programs - Techbridge Girls and Code Next - that... May 17, 2018 Learn More
Research & New Ideas Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 08 A workshop that gives families a chance to connect over coding or persevere through an engineering design challenge is a great first step in family... March 6, 2018 Learn More
Research & New Ideas Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 07 Parents can play an important role in supporting their children’s learning and pathways with technology. However, when programs have a family element, it often involves... February 21, 2018 Learn More
Research & New Ideas Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 06 From preventing summer learning loss to promoting engagement in STEM, there is abundant research that parents play an important role in their children’s academic and... February 6, 2018 Learn More
Research & New Ideas Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 05 Girls don’t start out with less interest in STEM. In preschool, they are curious, bold in their actions, and filled with dreams. Yet, by age... January 20, 2018 Learn More
Research & New Ideas Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 04 Family STEM night. Check. While it’s great to host a celebration so that parents can see what their children have accomplished in an afterschool program... January 9, 2018 Learn More
Research & New Ideas STEM Careers & Families: Learning from Centers and Museums In today’s fast-paced, entertainment-focused world, the very best museums do so much more than provide rainy day activities that engage in the moment but lead... December 12, 2017 Learn More
