What does a scientist look like? Talk about a loaded question. Age-old scientist stereotypes have a major influence on the STEM identity of impressionable children. It’s these same children who will someday make up the future workforce of the world, and it’s up to us to clear their path. Will these stereotypes fade into the background as STEM professionals and …
National Grid and Thimble.io pair up to provide STEM experiences for hundreds of children in the communities they serve. National Grid is a forward-thinking energy company serving the New York and Massachusetts areas. They are committed to providing safe, reliable,and sustainable energy solutions. The company has philanthropic goals aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the communities they serve. …
For almost a decade, International Women in Engineering Day has been recognized around the world on June 23rd. Launched in the UK by the Women’s Engineering Society, INWED began in 2014 as the WES celebrated its 95th anniversary. What is International Women in Engineering Day? This celebration highlights the remarkable achievements of women in every area of engineering and highlights …
Caldwell Exempted Village School District is increasing enrollment in STEM electives, strengthening soft skills, and reinforcing student-centered learning by adopting a carefully created robotics and coding curriculum from Thimble.io.
Celebrate National Space Day, and sit down with us as we discuss STEM Education with Aerospace Engineer, Tanner McMakin. Renowned naturalist Edwin Way Teale once said, “All things seem possible in May.” If you consider the incredible discoveries scientists have made with regard to space exploration, then no month is more fitting for National Space Day than the month of …
Thinking Outside the Box: Thimble.io’s Celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day and Its Importance in STEM Education. This is an unmissable event in STEM and a great educational opportunity. Join us to learn more and get great ideas on how to mark the occasion!
Christmas and Fourth of July are great – don’t get us wrong – but we really break out our party pants when it’s time to celebrate National STEM Day. National STEM Day 2022 falls on November 8th, and this year, we’d love to party with you and your budding scientists, engineers, and mathematicians! What is National STEM Day? The Thimble.io …
PTAs, or Parent Teacher Association, in schools nationwide are leveraging the power of volunteers to combat COVID learning loss. Almost every school in America was forced into a remote or hybrid learning model in the spring of 2020. Those circumstances continued throughout the 2020-2021 school year for many districts in the US.
Oscar Pedroso joins other entrepreneurs of color to discuss meaningful ways to address the obstacles minorities face when trying to start, grow and operate their own companies.