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  • STEM / STEAM: Sony Introduces KOOV Programmable Blocks for the Classroom

    STEM / STEAM: Sony Introduces KOOV Programmable Blocks for the Classroom

    Check out the video below then go to this CNET article and the Sony KOOV web site for more information on KOOV. Here is a quick paragraph from the CNET article: “The Koov pieces contain sensors and actuators that spring to life when kids use them to build shapes and models. The completed sculptures can…

  • What is STEM / STEAM? How is ForCarol Getting Involved?

    What is STEM / STEAM? How is ForCarol Getting Involved?

    Thanks to Michelle Cho our 2017 Carol Phan Scholarship recipient for suggesting the addition of Art to make STEM –> STEAM. 🙂 As a non-profit dedicated to helping local teachers and students with classroom supplies and college scholarships, ForCarol.com is re-starting our STEM / STEAM enrichment program to help local teachers bring science, technology, engineering,…

  • STEAM: “Interning at Pixar” A Short Video

    STEAM: “Interning at Pixar” A Short Video

    If you LOVE movies and have an interest in art and technology while working in the movie industry. Here is a terrific video about Interning at Pixar. Imagine how great that would be! Apply here. 🙂 Follow your dreams! STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math Drive Safe! Never Forget.

  • Using Disney+ Streaming: It’s a Whole New World

    Using Disney+ Streaming: It’s a Whole New World

    On November 12, 2019, the world of streaming video over the Internet made a ground-shaking step forward…..one that will forever, especially if you have kids, change your life. Go here to sign up for Disney+ I grabbed the free trial of Disney+ on the first day. I am still using it. And still loving it!…

  • STEAM: Disney Research Designs Kinetic Wire Characters

    STEAM: Disney Research Designs Kinetic Wire Characters

    NEW: STEAM related videos. This one is from Disney Research showing how they design kinetic wire characters.

  • “Gifted” Movie Review

    “Gifted” Movie Review

    7 years ago Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is late for a date when his brilliant mathematician sister shows up at his door with her infant daughter, Mary, needing to talk.  Frank told her they can talk later. When Frank got home after his date, he found Mary on the couch and his sister dead (from…

  • STEM Toys for Kids from Purdue University

    STEM Toys for Kids from Purdue University

    Here are some really cool STEM / STEAM gifts for students. I have only included a few gifts that I think are awesome (or are potentially awesome), but, to see a lot more go to the Purdue University “Engineering Gift Guide”. Click the headings below to go to the product website or to Amazon Smile…

  • “Geography Club” Movie Review

    “Geography Club” Movie Review

    Russell Middlebrook (Cameron Deane Stewart) is struggling with his identity. He thinks he may be gay, but, is having a hard time coming to grips with that reality. One day, he is chatting online with someone and they plan to meet in the park.  That does not happen…..at least he does not think it does.…

  • “Hidden Figures” Movie Review

    “Hidden Figures” Movie Review

    When I was a nerdy kid, I followed the space program and the 7 original astronauts almost as fervently as baseball. Every step of the way, I rooted for, and idolized, my astronaut heroes. In fact, many years later when I was working part-time in Sears while in college, my boss told me to go…