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DIY STEM Projects for Teens: Tips and Online Resources

March 20, 2025

Does your child love to tinker and build things in their free time? Are they curious and prone to taking things apart to see how

LexHack: Boston Area Hackathon for High School Students

September 7, 2015

I am excited to let Boston area parents know about an upcoming hackathon event created just for high school students. It’s called LexHack and it

Strandbeest Exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum

Tech Events for Kids in Boston – September 2015 Roundup

August 30, 2015

There are many ways to get your children involved in STEM-related activities this September. September 1, 8: Learn 3D printing at the Peabody Institute Library.

FIRST® Introduces Android-Based Platform For This Year’s FIRST Tech Challenge Program

August 24, 2015

With the 2015/2016 FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) season kicking off September 12, 2015, students, parents, and mentors can expect significant technology changes to the popular

High School Students Use Game Design to Learn Java

August 18, 2015

The summer before my daughter began high school, she decided to take her first programming class and chose to learn Java, one of the most popular,

Why Your Daughter Should Be Part of a Robotics Team

August 3, 2015

It’s no surprise that girls thrive when they’re part of a robotics team. The extremely popular FIRST robotics program appeals to girls not only for

Tech Events for Kids in Boston – August 2015 Roundup

July 29, 2015

There are many ways to get your children involved in STEM-related activities this August. August 1, 8, 15: Make rockets at the Seekonk Public Library.