It’s been a while since we’ve posted a Wednesday’s Women in STEM interview! Meet Mishel Sikder, a Software Engineer working at Microsoft in their security space. When did you first become interested in STEM? I’ve always had an affinity for learning, and while exploring all the subjects, something about the problem Read more…
Celebrate New Years Eve (or any holiday!) by making these fun and easy poppers! You only need a few supplies and then get creative with different projectiles! STEM Application: The STEM concept behind the poppers is all about energy transfer. When you pull the balloon back and hold it still, Read more…
Who else is looking for ways to get rid of all the Halloween candy currently around their house 🙋♀️🙋♂️This is a super easy STEM activity you can try with Skittles or M&Ms that combines science and art! Take it further by experimenting with different water temperatures or different liquids (think Read more…
Dry ice is a fun STEM activity anytime but it makes for an especially spooky Halloween 🧙♀️ Did you know that dry ice isn’t actually water? It’s the solid form of carbon dioxide. Instead of transitioning from solid to liquid to gas, it skips the liquid phase. This process is Read more…
Attention parents and teachers! You’ll want to save this STEM hack that our founder and fellow parent is sharing. The easiest way to get permanent marker off any surface, including your kids! How It Works: The ink molecules in permanent marker don’t dissolve in water but do in rubbing alcohol, Read more…
This fun and easy Halloween themed STEM activity is perfect for at-home or in the classroom! Building and testing launchers using spooky eyeballs or pumpkin candies all while learning about energy. How It Works: Diving boards, sling shots, automatic baseball pitchers, and even pop-up toasters are all examples of catapult Read more…
The STEM Like a Girl Board of Directors is seeking new board members to help promote our mission and grow our program. Are you are passionate about inspiring young girls in STEM and want to get more involved in STEM Like a Girl? Do you have a background or interest Read more…
Learn about hydrogels as you make this fun Squishy Soap with just a few simple supplies! How It Works: Gelatin comes from collagen, which is a protein made up of long strands of chemicals called amino acids. (Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.) When dissolved in water, these Read more…
Try this fun and easy project at home using just four supplies! How it works: As you blow air through the two craft sticks, the large rubber band vibrates causing it to make a sound. When you change the position of the straws, you change how much the rubber band Read more…
Guest Contributor: Rona Justine Careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are some of the most in-demand and important roles across the globe. However, only 28% of the total STEM workforce is made up of women. This represents a problem not just for equality but also for innovation, altogether. As Read more…