Category: STEM Careers
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Curiosity Corner LIVE Design Challenges for the Week of June 1 through June 12!

In case you missed it, check out our design challenges from the last two weeks!
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The Skittles Rainbow Experiment – Learning the Art of Chemistry!

If your kids love skittles as much as mine do, this experiment is a must do! Your little chemist will study and learn about diffusion! While they are at it, they can also experiment and make some fun art!
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Becoming a Process Engineer by Sorting Materials at Home!

Challenge your little process engineer to separate materials from a heterogeneous mixture without using their hands! They make a fun craft at the end!
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Becoming a Microbiologist with Yeast Balloons!

Let your little microbiologist experiment with yeast to inflate a balloon! What you need: Clear empty bottle A small funnel A tablespoon to measure the ingredients 1 balloon 2 Tablespoons of dry yeast 1 Tablespoon of sugar (any sugar should work) 3 Tablespoons of warm water Mug filled 1/3 of…
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Celebrating the Holidays at the Cincinnati Museum Center!

Disclaimer: The photos included in this post were courtesy of the Cincinnati Museum Center with their permission. Photos under Holiday Junction are an exception, those were taken during my trip in November 2018. Do you live in Cincinnati or are you planning to travel to or through Cincinnati this holiday…
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CleSTEM event happening October 19!

Attention Northeast Ohio: The Greater Cleveland STEM foundation provides resources, greater access to, and fosters enthusiasm for STEM in Northeast Ohio. They are hosting their annual CleSTEM festival to bring all age groups and backgrounds together to celebrate STEM! Key Points about the Event: When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 from…
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Celebrate Superpower Dogs at the GLSC

Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to check out the omnimax film, SuperPower Dogs at the Great Lakes Science Center’s Cleveland Clinic Dome Theater. It’s a movie comprised of individual stories of six main dogs – Halo (a Dutch Shepherd), Henry (a Border Collie), Reef (a Newfoundland), Ricochet (a…
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9/11 Reflections

Disclaimer: This article is based on my own thoughts and memories from September 11, 2001. The featured image of the flag was found on http://www.almanac.com. Where were you on September 11, 2001? I was in my high school homeroom and I remember that our principal came over the intercom system…
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Lake Metroparks STEM Programs for Children and Families

For those that live in Northeast Ohio, Lake County Ohio’s park system known as the Lake Metroparks has extensive STEM programs for children and families. They also have specific programs geared towards home school parents and children. Our family has greatly enjoyed the convenient, educational and fun programs that the…

