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Where did all the Computer Scientists go? And what can I do to ensure my kids can support themselves and not move in with me after college ?

Irina Foster, Engineer, Master’s of Science, LEED AP, Academic Director of Science Playhouse Maybe California or New York?? Apparently, there is a huge shortage of computer scientists in Colorado. Our business community has been calling for more skilled STEM professionals, especially computer scientists, for years. “Colorado currently has more than 16,000 open computing ...

Can you find your way in a new town without GPS? Or How to Improve Your Child’s Spatial Skills

Irina Foster, Engineer, Master’s of Science, LEED AP, Academic Director of Science Playhouse This recent KQED article raised an interesting question of spatial awareness, gender differences and how it relates to STEM. “The ability to mentally manipulate objects is key to success in many fields, including physics and engineering. Spatial skills are an early ...

When can we start teaching youngsters science and technology and most importantly, How?

Irina Foster, Engineer, Master’s of Science, LEED AP, Academic Director of Science Playhouse Interestingly, we at Science Playhouse have had many conversations about developing meaningful STEM programs for 3-5 year olds. In fact, our own almost 4 year old Matthew gets so excited about watching his older brothers experimenting and “playing” with science, ...

How U.S. Students Stack Up in Math, Reading and Science

Irina Foster, Engineer, Master’s of Science, LEED AP, Academic Director of Science Playhouse “More than 1 in 4 15-year-olds living in economically developed countries – some 13 million students – do not have a basic level of knowledge in at least one of the three core subjects: math, reading and science. In some …

STEM students at public schools in Zimbabwe offered free education

SO it looks like we need to be taking lessons in STEM education from Zimbabwe… Students registering for science subjects at Advanced Level in public schools have been offered free education as the government tries to encourage STEM. Read Article: STEM students at public schools in Zimbabwe offered free education – Techzim

How and Why to Teach Your Kids to Code

Whether or not your child grows up to be the next Zuckerberg, programming is a highly useful skill for him or her to learn. It teaches vital problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills. Plus, it can be downright fun for you both. Here are some of the best tried-and-true apps for teaching kids of all ages …

Why STEM’s Future Rests In The Hands Of 12-Year-Old Girls

Great article on why girls should be given more access to STEM in the crucial 9-12 age group. We think its another reason to sign up for one of our great programs… A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) took a comprehensive look at gender differences in student performance.. …

How to Get Your Kids Interested in STEM (Without Forcing It on Them)

This is a great article on how to STEM education into everyday life! Please check it out… Hopefully your kids are getting a great education in science, technology, engineering, and math at school, but chances are those classes aren’t enough to instill a lifelong interest in these fields for most kids. As parents, however, …