I'm sharing the story of a woman in science located at the Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) in Cleveland, Ohio - Karyn Torigoe, who is the STEM Learning Product Manager. As the STEM Learning Product Manager, Karyn works along side with schools and parents across Northeast Ohio to determine the best programs to offer to the students in our area at the science center. Read more to find out how she found herself in her STEM career and her message for kids interested in STEM professions!
Category: STEM Careers
STEM Careers Interview Series: Holden Forest & Gardens, Plant Biologist, Katie Stuble
It is my pleasure to introduce another outstanding STEM professional located in Northeast Ohio, Katie Stuble. Katie is an ecologist and works as a plant biologist with Holden Forest & Gardens (HF&G) where she runs the Community Ecology Lab at Holden's Research Department. For my readers not familiar with HF&G, it is made up of… Continue reading STEM Careers Interview Series: Holden Forest & Gardens, Plant Biologist, Katie Stuble
Foaming JACK-O’-LANTERN Experiment
Do you have a leftover Jack-O-Lantern at home? Let your future chemist or biologist perform an experiment before you trash it! We recently made our spooky Jack-O-Lantern's foam from the mouth and the kids LOVED it. If you want to try this at home, here is what we did! What you need: - 1 cup… Continue reading Foaming JACK-O’-LANTERN Experiment
Reading STEMs Learning: The Science of Defying Gravity
The Science of Defying Gravity by LG Reed is a fun, educational, and entertaining STEM chapter book about an 11 year old named Cassie who wants to be a director in space!
STEM Careers Interview Series: Great Lakes Science Center Associate Director of Exhibits, Claire Dorsett
I am so pleased to introduce another incredible Cleveland, Ohio STEM professional, Claire Dorsett. Claire is the Associate Director of Exhibits at the Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) in Cleveland, Ohio. Claire has a very unique story and educational background in English that eventually led her to a very creative STEM position that she loves!
Salt Dough Fossil Digs!
To celebrate our week on paleontology, my little #paleontologists helped me make salt dough fossils!
Reading STEMs Learning: Dinosaur Lady
DISCLAIMER: I am an Amazon Associate. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases made using the links in this post at no additional cost to you. Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist is an inspirational children picture book about the interesting life of Mary Anning who was… Continue reading Reading STEMs Learning: Dinosaur Lady
STEM Career Interview Series: Dr. Caitlin Colleary, Assistant Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
I am so excited to introduce Dr. Caitlin Colleary, who is the Assistant Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH) in my STEM Career Interview Series.
STEM Careers Interview Series: Greater Cleveland Aquarium Aquarist Laura B
Laura is an Aquarist at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. She cares for several aquatic animals, including stingrays and sharks. She has a very unique and interesting background that led her to her STEM career! Read more to find out!
Reading STEMs Learning: The Crayon Man
"The Crayon Man" is a true story about Edwin Binney's invention of Crayola Crayons. This book is educational and truly inspiring as it proves that perseverance can create something beautiful!