Remember the 8-minute abs craze? We can beat that. Here’s 7-minute professional development (PD)! Pecha Kucha is Japanese for “chit chat.” It’s a storytelling […]

A couple of Mondays ago (June 14th), the STEM Education Works team had the immense privilege of putting on a workshop for the Indiana GEAR UP […]

This Saturday, June 19th, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation and African American freedom. This date, over 150 years ago, was […]

“Early coding, or precoding, offers children experiences that integrate communication, thinking, and problem-solving. These are 21st-century skills that are valuable for children’s future success in our […]

Marla Rosenthal is the Innovation Specialist at Discovery Elementary School. She is a STEM leader and has built an amazing program from the ground up. We […]

The end is in sight! Summer vacation is days or weeks away. Right now I’m sure you are all feeling so many emotions, not the least […]

Hey there, everyone! Dr. Jake here again and I’ve been busy lately learning the ins and outs of our Glowforge laser cutting/engraving tools. Utilizing a 40/45 […]

Aliyah Hirji is a high school senior in Novi, Michigan that has served in many organizations throughout the past couple of years. She is also the Chief […]

It’s May! The sun is out, it’s warmer (hopefully) wherever you are. Maybe you are even back in school with your students. It’s the perfect time […]

Josh Funk has a unique résumé, being both a software engineer and a children’s book author. With a long list of awards and accolades, we wanted […]

It’s Dr. Jake again, and I have an out-of-this-world story for you today! It’s the story of an intrepid little wrench that made history and fulfilled […]

… Let’s listen to podcasts in my big brown shoe. Adam Sandler would agree that podcasts are a great way to get some professional development during […]

Has your alma mater recently started an esports team? At first, it might be difficult to understand why they would, especially if you’ve never been into […]

For students who are deaf or hard of hearing, some of their needs are often overlooked. Luckily, we have people like Shireen Hafeez, the Founder of […]

It’s March. We’re still in the middle at the end of a pandemic (hopefully). You’re tired. Your students are tired. Enter St. Patrick’s Day, a celebration […]

Hey everybody! Dr. Jake here again. I’ve been learning quite a bit about 3D printing over the past few weeks and I’m proud to say that […]

“I want to be an astronaut; a rocket scientist; a doctor” is what you typically hear from children when talking about their future careers. Don’t get […]

Celebrating Women In STEM and Black History Month Women accounted for only 27% of workers in STEM-qualified industries in 2019, and that number is significantly smaller […]

Dr. Jake Roark, the Science Guy Hello all! My name is Dr. Jake Roark, the newest member of the STEM Education Works team – a Curriculum […]

#WorldReadAloudDay World Read Aloud Day was last week, as it falls on the first Wednesday of February every year. We hope you had a chance to […]

Digital fabrication, which is a process that transforms a digital file into a physical object, is becoming increasingly popular in the world today, as products like […]

Early exposure to STEM subjects is critical for students. Not only does it build a foundation for essential workforce skills in an ever-growing field, but it […]

Have you set your reading goals for 2021? There are plenty of great options for STEM educators looking for new strategies and tips! Here are a […]