STEAM

Art vs. STEM: How Teachers and Parents Put the A into STEAM

Some parents, educators, and professionals believe that STEM and the arts operate in silos separate from each other. Artistically gifted people create beautiful pieces that inspire while logical people stick to numbers and formulas. There is a belief that you are either left-brained or right-brained. Thoughtful or logical. Math or reading-oriented. But it doesn’t have …

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Why Speech Therapists Need to Speak Tech

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing mental health, film, construction, archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. With Facebook Live, SnapChat, …

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There’s an App for That? Merging Technology and Mental Health

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing film, construction, archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. If you scrape your knee …

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How to Bring STEAM into Your Community: 10 Organizations Paving the Way

It’s a new year and parents everywhere are reflecting on 2017 and looking ahead. Many of them are wondering if their children have the best educational resources and options available. They’re looking into STEAM-specific schools or evaluating school systems based on their science and technology resources. However, not all school districts across the country have …

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How Technology Continues to Revolutionize the Film Industry

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing construction, archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. Just watch an old movie …

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Take Note: 14 Annual STEAM Events for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

There’s always something around the corner for parents and teachers who want to engage their kids in STEAM learning! Throughout the year, learning institutions celebrate various holidays with events, competitions, and celebrations, but these aren’t your normal holidays. From Pi Day to National Robotics Week, check out these 14 holidays that you can use to …

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The Fascinating History (and Technology) of the Famous NYE Ball Drop

During the late evening hours of December 31st, hopes are high and magic seems to fill the air. Whether we are attending a lively New Year’s Eve party or cuddled up quietly on our living room couch, the sense of wonder for the year ahead permeates our thoughts. What will this next year bring forth? …

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How Technology is Changing the Face of the Construction Industry

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. The past few decades have …

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Robots in the World: Underwater Bots Advancing Marine Research

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. We’ve already looked at how humans are collaborating with robots to make hospital visits safer and less scary. The ocean is a great place to start learning about the development of robotic technology. …

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Robots in the World: How They’re Helping Humans Improve Hospitals

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. Stay tuned to see how humans are collaborating with robots to enhance everything from marine research to mathematics. When you think about hospitals, do you worry about needles, blood, and scary machines? What …

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