STEM Compass, Inc.

I'm excited to share that I will be giving a talk at RESPECT'24 on Unblock Me: An Educational Model Addressing Policies to Increase the Computer Science Workforce. I look forward to seeing you there! #RESPECT2024 #DiversityInTech #TechForGood

What's the big deal about STEM? Some may wonder why there is such a big push for STEM learning as of late, and the truth is science and technology are HUGE parts of our life. This means careers in these fields have doubled, if not tripled, in the past 5 years. Tell us in the comments if you have noticed a surge in STEM careers lately.

Our goal is to introduce young people to the world of STEM. Showing them how exciting and beneficial it is to become part of the STEM world is the best thing we can do for them. What is something STEM related you have taught a young person lately? Share with us in the comments.

STEM is all about taking risks and learning new things, which means you can't be afraid to make mistakes. What is something you have learned from making a mistake? Share with us in the comments.

You are NEVER too old to STEM!! Sometimes an interest in STEM subjects gets realized in high school or even later. Realizing this interest as you get older actually leads to a more dedicated future to STEM subjects and jobs. How old were you when you realized your love for STEM? Share with us in the comments.

We want to extend a thank you for helping our cause and teaching your young ones all about the world of STEM. We hope your holidays are full of fun, love, and learning. Happy Holidays from all of us at STEM Compass, Inc.

Our Winter Solstice is here for the Northern Hemisphere! So what does that mean for us? Essentially, our hours of daylight—the period of time each day between sunrise and sunset—have been growing slightly shorter each day since the summer solstice last June, which is the longest day of the year (at least in terms of light). The days will now begin to grow longer and will continue to do so until we reach the summer solstice again in June, and begin the whole cycle anew.

During the holiday season we are doing so much baking and we say why not include your children? Baking can teach them the importance of using the correct ratios in experiments and how different variables can effect the outcome. Not to mention you are left with a sweet treat for all of your learning. What baking experiments are you performing this holiday season? Share with us in the comments.

We all have an idea of what careers utilize STEM subjects, but what about those that you didn't even think about? Here is one your children might be interested in: Gameplay Engineer. Who has a future Gameplay Engineer on their hands? Raise your hand in the comments.

Are your children interested in STEM? Many parents hope to have their kids in the STEM field, but first you need to know what they are interested in. Here are a few questions to help you figure that out: > Do they enjoy solving problems? > Are they creative and work well with others? > Do they work on projects that make a difference? > Does changing the world spark their interest?