- Getting Back to Business
Now that my final season of basketball is over, I’m ready to get back to business with STEM Discovery! We’re working on developing new workshop ideas and will be reaching out to past customers to schedule spring workshops. If you’re interested in scheduling a workshop for your school, use the contact form to send us your information. We’re looking forward to another season of curiosity, learning, and excitement at STEM Discovery! - STEM Education: The Key to Solving the Toughest Global Challenges
If we are to address the most pressing issues facing our planet, we need to think differently—and that’s where STEM education becomes so important. As we stand in November 2024, the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics cannot be overstated; we must all do our part to promote STEM learning. The Power of STEM in Addressing Climate Change Climate change remains one of the most urgent issues of our time, and STEM education plays a crucial role in equipping… Read more: STEM Education: The Key to Solving the Toughest Global Challenges - Taking Flight with STEM Discovery: Paper Airplane Engineering Challenge!
We’re excited to announce another hands-on activity from STEM Discovery: the paper airplane engineering challenge! This activity invites students to explore the fundamentals of aeronautical engineering by designing and testing their own paper airplanes. Through experimenting with different designs, students will learn about lift, drag, and thrust—key forces that impact flight. Each participant will design several airplane models, each with unique features to test how small changes affect performance. Will a longer wing span increase lift? How does the nose… Read more: Taking Flight with STEM Discovery: Paper Airplane Engineering Challenge! - Building Bridges, Building Minds: Launching Our First STEM Discovery Activity!
I’m excited to share our first activity at STEM Discovery: the balsa wood bridge-building competition! This hands-on experience brings students face-to-face with the fascinating world of bridge engineering. From Roman stone arches to modern suspension bridges, bridges are more than just structures—they connect us and shape our world. Through this activity, students learn key engineering principles, explore how bridges work, and get to design their own balsa wood bridge from scratch. In this activity, students will receive basic materials (balsa… Read more: Building Bridges, Building Minds: Launching Our First STEM Discovery Activity! - Why STEM?
Providing young students with rich learning opportunities in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has become more important than ever. Early exposure to STEM not only lays the foundation for future academic and career success but also contributes significantly and positively to our societal progress. You might be wondering why we need organizations such as STEM Discovery; let’s explore why STEM is essential for young children, and how it shapes their future—and ours. Fostering Critical Thinking and… Read more: Why STEM?
