The last several months have been particularly challenging for parents and teachers of young children. This summer, many parents want to make sure they kids have fun, even while many of them are not going to their usual camps. In addition, however, many parents are concerned … [Read more...]
Creating During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Reflection from the Marymount School of New York on a walkSTEM Service Learning project in AP Physics
Thanks to Eric Walters, Director of STEM at Marymount School of New York and AP Physics teacher, an AP Physics class in New York created their own walkSTEM tours in New York, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Marymount is an independent, girls school located on the Upper East side of … [Read more...]
Join talkSTEM’s First Ever Webinars
As teachers prepare to adapt to new circumstances, we are offering two STEM education webinars that are free of charge to teachers everywhere. Both webinars will showcase unique STEM activities that require no special equipment or background knowledge. They are designed to be … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Spring is in Full Swing
It may seem like we've been hibernating - but spring is in full swing for talkSTEM! We started 2020 strong with some fun community events (photos below) and it's just the beginning... We'd like to share with you 5 (of many) reasons why talkSTEM's spring is jam packed with … [Read more...]
Add STEM Thinking to Your Holiday Celebrations this Season
Are you making a list (and checking it twice) of family activities over winter break? At talkSTEM, we’re all about creating experiences and sharing activities that bring together families and communities through the magic of STEM.While we certainly enjoy a fun holiday craft or … [Read more...]
This Thanksgiving, Give Thanks for Easy and FUN STEM Learning Opportunities!
Need some extra help in the kitchen this Thanksgiving? Turn your holiday into an engaging learning opportunity with these fun STEM learning activities! Gobble up those Pounds! How many cups are in a quart? Pints? What does a gallon LOOK like?Get your kids thinking about the … [Read more...]
STEM in Sports: 5 Activities to Connect STEM Mindsets and Football this Fall
There's a lot of STEM in Sports: speed, distance, uniform design and functionality-the list goes on. This fall, get your children thinking about football, using their STEM lens, and growing their STEM mindsets all at the same time! Activity 1: It’s Not Just About the … [Read more...]
How STEM and Innovative Thinking Equip Students to be the ChangeMakers of Tomorrow
Dr. Gina Cherkowski We recently had the chance to interview Dr. Cherkowski about the importance of STEM and innovative thinking for today’s students. Dr Cherkowski is founder of Calgary-based STEM Learning Lab which very recently merged with EdgeMakers, and holds a Ph.D. in … [Read more...]
A fashion show at a science museum. Why not?
Having a fashion show at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science might seem out of the ordinary, but it exactly models the close relationship between STEM and fashion. Yeohlee Teng, right, discusses her designs. Sustainable fashion appears to be a recent trend, with … [Read more...]
Dr. Karen Uhlenbeck, First Woman to Win Prestigious Abel Prize for Math, offers her Perspectives on Learning Math
Karen Keskulla Uhlenbeck. Credit: Andrea Kane IAS Congratulations to Dr. Karen Uhlenbeck for winning the prestigious Abel prize for math, awarded to her on March 18, 2019. She is the first woman to win this prize. The Abel Prize is a Norwegian prize awarded annually by the … [Read more...]