Raleigh, North Carolina  USA  10/3/2024

STEM For Kids is excited to announce the release of its October STEM Calendar, a dynamic educational tool designed to inspire young minds by highlighting significant historical events and holidays in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

 

The October STEM Calendar offers a unique way for educators, parents, and students to connect with the rich history of STEM disciplines. Most days of the month feature a key event, breakthrough, or notable holiday that has shaped the world of STEM. From celebrating the specific holidays that can have a STEM spin to acknowledging technological milestones, this calendar is more than a schedule—it’s a gateway to exploring the wonders of STEM.

 

 

Key highlights of the October STEM Calendar include:

• Space Week: This is the largest space event in the world, celebrating the contributions of space science and technology to humanity. The dates commemorate two important events: the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, on October 4, 1957, and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty on October 10, 1967.
• Ada Lovelace Day: This day honors Ada Lovelace, often considered the first computer programmer, and highlights the achievements of women in STEM fields. This day brings attention to the gender gap in STEM fields and encourages girls and women to pursue careers in these areas.
• Archaeology Day: A day dedicated to celebrating archaeology and its contributions to understanding human history and science. It showcases how STEM intersects with historical sciences and emphasizes the technical skills involved in archaeological research.
• World Standards Day: Honors the contributions of the experts who develop international standards across various industries, including technology and engineering. Standards are critical in maintaining consistency, quality, and safety in fields ranging from electronics to construction.

 

The calendar is available for download on the STEM For Kids website and is designed to be a resource for teachers, parents, and anyone passionate about promoting STEM education. By celebrating the achievements of the past, the October STEM Calendar encourages students to dream big and aspire to be the innovators of tomorrow.

 

Join us as we embark on an unforgettable exploration of the wonders of STEM this October. Download your copy of the October STEM Calendar today and prepare to be inspired by the limitless possibilities of STEM. You can find the STEM Calendars under “Resources” -> “STEM Calendars” here: https://teach4d.stemforkids.net/start-free

 

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Since 2011, STEM For Kids® has been enabling purpose-driven educators and entrepreneurs to bring life- and career-readiness skills to preK-8 children in their communities. 

 

With over 1500 hours of STEM activities in various themes covering engineering (aerospace, civil, mechanical, environmental, bio-medicine), technology (coding, robots, Artificial Intelligence, Internet Of Things), business and social emotional learning, educators, parents and students have a lot to get excited about. 

 

STEM For Kids® ranked #173 on the highly coveted Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list. With a growing network of STEM For Kids® operators, educators, trained teachers, and franchisees, we have impacted numerous communities across the globe. Add your community now, https://teach4d.stemforkids.net/edu-services 

 

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