Did you know that the week of December 7th is Computer Science Week?
CONTINUE READING →Week 1 There is no denying that the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected afterschool in a variety of ways; from scheduling and numbers to safety protocols to activities and interactions. It is very easy to focus on the negative effects, as COVID has seemingly thrown a big old virus-y wrench into the gears of the well-oiled […]
CONTINUE READING →CT STEM OST Provider Feature Girl Scouts of Connecticut is part of the national organization Girl Scouts of America. As one of the best known out of school time providers, active in Connecticut, and a long history building programs to support leadership, teamwork, and learning for girls, many of us are familiar with their programming. […]
CONTINUE READING →Together we can change the world. One act of generosity at a time.
CONTINUE READING →Exploring the Properties and Uses of Materials Engineering Mindset #2: What’s it made of? Our lives are filled with all sorts of lovely inventions that meet our needs with ease. We have lights, computers, tools to make projects easier. But how often do you pause to consider where they came from? And if a young […]
CONTINUE READING →Technovation Online Design Challenges Over three hour-long sessions this fall with Technovation, you’ll become an expert in leading engineering design challenges online that help students develop engineering mindsets: 1) use the engineering design process; 2) envision multiple solutions; 3) evaluate and iterate; 4) persist and learn from failure; and 5) work in teams. Get ready […]
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