Talking Viruses?
We "transmit" information in a variety of ways. Generally we communicate acoustically; meaning we "talk". But did you know that communication is also by olfactory (smell), signaling (dog wagging tail),…
To Go Boldly Where No One Has Gone Before
Captain's Log -- Stardate: September 8, 2016 Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the premier of the original "Star Trek" television series. This long lasting sci-fi franchise is responsible for…
Human Body Learning Activities for Kids
Human Body Learning Activities for Kids Here is a list of 10 fun STEM learning activities from "A Spectacled Owl". From brain hats to shrinky dink cell models, it's a…
Technology – Cleaning Our Oceans
It's called the great pacific garbage patch. I'm sure many of you are familiar with the problems our oceans face with plastic so I'm not going to quote statistics or…
Make Your Beach Vacation A Learning Experience
Making your next trip to the beach enjoyable as well as educational for your children is easier than you think. It’s just a matter of exploring and making use of…
CT student wins national top honor
Did you know that Connecticut sent 55 winning students from the Connecticut Invention Convention to the National Convention and tied with Ohio for the most awards received? Makes you proud. …
Great Program to Add to your STEM After School Toolbox
STEM has been greatly talked about but also under funded. This program costs nothing but contributes to diversity in computer science, inspires students, and can prep students for future technology…
What is the Big Bang? – Resources for You
Most scientists agree that the universe started about 14 billion years ago. It is sometimes hard to explain to children how this happens - even scientists aren't sure what came…
Is Snow Safe to Eat?
WATCH OUT WHERE THE HUSKIES GO AN' DON'T YOU EAT THAT YELLOW SNOW WATCH OUT WHERE THE HUSKIES GO AN' DON'T YOU EAT THAT YELLOW SNOW Frank Zappa So the…
STEM Learning Webinar
STEM Learning 2016: Collaboration, Communications and Curriculum to increase opportunities for young people - Welcome to the future of STEM Learning, where new opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…