2 Jul · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
Coding, Robotics and Engineering For Kids in Central Virginia
Morrisville, NC and Glen Allen, VA 7/2/18 – ” After designing his own model car, as part of the rolling-wheels workshop, a 2nd grader enhanced his design to make his car go faster by leveraging the STEM for Kids’ EDP [Engineering Design Process] delivery model. He understood how to address challenges of friction”, says Lakshmi …
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18 Jun · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
From Wholesome Tummies to Wholesome Minds
Morrisville, NC and Herriman, UT 6/18/18 – “STEM For Kids is a perfect fit. I can play and have fun not only with my son but other kids as well. Not much fun being a kid if you can’t have fun while learning and playing”, says Sean Pickett who, together with his loving wife Alison …
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30 May · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
Full STEAM Ahead for an Urban Designer
Morrisville, NC and Fremont, CA 5/30/18 – “My life is pretty good now, but I think it could be even better if I can do something to impact the society, something challenging, and also something which can benefit my son. That’s how I discovered STEM For Kids…which I would say is the perfect fit for …
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15 May · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
Super Moms on a Super Charged STEM Mission!
Morrisville, NC and San Jose, CA 5/15/18 – “I jumped at the opportunity when Deepa approached me with an idea to start STEM For Kids”, says Priya Viswa, a civil / structural engineer turned realtor and co-owner of the STEM For Kids South San Jose (SSJ) franchise. Her partner, Deepa Gopalakrishnan, had been nurturing the …
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12 May · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
Inspiring STEM Learning in Young Children in the Chicago Suburbs
Morrisville, NC and Palatine, IL 5/9/18 – Entrepreneurs and technologists, Neelima Bandi and Sandeep Manthena, are bringing STEM For Kids’ programs to the North West Chicago Suburbs. Both are Masters in Electrical Engineering with 24 years of collective corporate experience in engineering and software industry. Neelima comes with a background in database administration. In today’s …
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1 May · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
STEM For Kids Ranked a Top New Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
Full STEAM Ahead with Top New Children’s Services Franchise Morrisville / RTP NC 5/1/18 – STEM For Kids was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top New Franchises list 2nd year in a row. This list recognizes the top 100 companies that have been franchising for five years or less, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s …
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2 Apr · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
Merchant Marine Officer Heads Home With STEM
Morrisville, NC and Grapevine, TX 4/2/18 – STEM For Kids is coming to the Texas Grapevine-Irving area thanks to a merchant marine officer and entrepreneur, Rahul Apte. Rahul has sailed across the oceans and has worked in the central control rooms of ultra deep semi-submersible rigs, maintaining their position over the ocean floor using computer …
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26 Mar · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
From 0 to 17 in under 2 years at Illinois – Wisconsin Stateline
Morrisville, NC, Janesville, WI and Rockton, IL 3/26/18 – “I love that we can just get to code on our own and … do whatever we want with it”, said Ava. Anu loves being creative with the ability to personalize her creations. Mason is enjoying learning about aerospace and doesn’t miss a beat in saying …
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19 Mar · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
From Mission Critical Public Safety to Future Critical STEM in Columbia South Carolina
Morrisville, NC and Columbia, SC 3/19/18 – “I have talked to a few very excited parents who want to get kids into STEM For Kids programs”, says Gaurav Sangal, STEM For Kids newest franchisee who is launching in Columbia South Carolina. Gaurav has an extensive background in engineering and technology with a Masters in Electrical …
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18 Feb · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
Getting Kids Ahead of the Curve in GTA
Pickering, Greater Toronto Area, Canada and Morrisville, NC, USA 2/18/18 – “It took me 20 years of experience to muster the courage to do something creative on my own”, says Lee Joseph, who is on a journey of transformation. A technologist by trade with over 20 years in several top firms, Lee, an entrepreneur now, …
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17 Jan · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
The “Mother of Twins” sees sparkles in STEM
Morrisville, NC, New York, NY 1/17/18 – “I see an opportunity to bring STEM / STEAM to a large number of students in the area and to make a difference in how they learn and adopt to the ever-evolving technologies”, says Anshu Gupta, STEM For Kids franchisee in Upper East Manhattan, New York. Anshu is an …
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27 Nov · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
New Programs: Virtual Reality, Eye Tech, I Spy and WordPress
Announcing four new programs. Children can now design their virtual reality headsets and jump into their very own virtual reality games! Morrisville / RTP NC 11/27/17 – We are pleased to announce the release of four new curricula into our comprehensive line-up of STEM / STEAM enrichment programs for children in grades K to 8. …
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25 Jun · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
STEM For Kids Recognized as a Top Franchise in Children’s Enrichment by Startups Magazine
Morrisville / RTP NC 6/25/17 – Children’s enrichment continues to rank as one of the hottest franchise categories… it is something that people can’t get enough of in the world of franchising per Startups Magazine’s The 10 Most Wanted. Light your entrepreneurial fire with STEM For Kids, recognized as a top franchise in Children’s Enrichment. …
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12 Jun · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
New Curriculum Release: Biomedical Engineering Organ Systems I
STEM For Kids’ innovative portfolio for children’s education enrichment expands to include Biomedical Engineering. Morrisville, NC 6/12/17 – “I enjoyed the leg prosthetic a lot. I was able to build my own leg!”, said Riley about his experience with STEM For Kids Biomedical Engineering Camp. Utilizing the innovative STEM For Kids WayTM of taking complex …
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12 Apr · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
STEM For Kids Ranked a Top New Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
Next career move: Bring the world of science, engineering and computing to children with a STEM For Kids Franchise Morrisville / RTP NC 4/12/17 – STEM For Kids was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top New Franchises list. This list recognizes the top 100 companies that have been franchising for five years or less, based …
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27 Mar · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
The Thriving Entrepreneurship Climate in Texas
Business Owners Launch STEM For Kids Educational Franchises in Austin and North Dallas Morrisville / RTP NC, Austin TX, Dallas TX 3/27/17 – Texas continues to be one of the best states for creation and development of small businesses. Per research compiled by G. Scott Thomas of the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), five metropolitan …
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2 Jan · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
New World Headquarters Launches in RTP
STEM For Kids’ New World Headquarters, RTP NC. Morrisville, NC 1/1/17 – STEM For Kids opened doors to its new world headquarters on 28th December 2016 in Morrisville at the Heart of the Triangle. STEM For Kids has been making Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fun and real for kids in elementary and middle …
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3 Oct · STEMForKids297 · No Comments
Our Growing Footprint Now Includes Washington State
STEM For Kids’ footprint growth continues with the launch of Washington East Side territory. Raleigh, NC and Bellevue, WA 10/1/16 – After 20+ cumulative years working in technology sector, engineers Sweta Kishore and Suhasini Varadhan partner to bring STEM For Kids to the Greater Bellevue area east side of Seattle. Sweta with her curious and …
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12 Aug · Matt Bowman · No Comments
New Curriculum Release: Computer Game Making Lab II
Product innovation at STEM For Kids continues with the newest launch that brings the fun of Minecraft gaming together with Java computer programming for a mind stimulating experience. Raleigh, NC 8/12/16 – After countless hours of research, listening for children and teacher feedback, curriculum development and testing, STEM For Kids’ Curriculum Team and STEM Coaches …
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10 Apr · STEMForKids297 · 84 Comments
The Shining Light of Computer Sciences
Sunday April 10, 2016 91% of parents want their child to learn more computer science in the future. – Google Gallup Poll Since childhood, my mother and father had encouraged me to get into engineering or medicine. My high school experiences of dissecting frogs had made it clear that I was not meant for life …
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25 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments
Franchise Gator Names STEM For Kids A Fastest Growing Franchise for 2016
Raleigh, NC 1/25/16 – Franchise Gator has named STEM For Kids as a Fastest Growing franchise for 2016 in conjunction with the release of its annual Top 100 list. The online franchise directory developed the rankings as a way for prospective franchisees to identify opportunities with strong growth potential that are also affordable investments for …
READ MORE7 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments
STEM For Kids recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List
Raleigh, NC 1/7/16 – Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list recognizes STEM For Kids in the Children’s Education franchise opportunities category. With the global demand for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) talent continuing to grow, early STEM enrichment is a key need. STEM For Kids® proprietary set of curricula in fields of engineering, robotics and computer …
READ MORE6 Dec · Matt Bowman · No Comments
Entrepreneur Magazine’s Best Trends 2016 – We are in!
Raleigh, NC 12/6/15 – Every December the prestigious Entrepreneur Magazine makes its predictions on best franchise trends for the upcoming years. Children’s Education related franchises remain one of the top trends for 2016. And this year, STEM For Kids makes the Entrepreneur’s list for Children’s Education franchise opportunities! We are excited and humbled at the …
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13 Oct · Matt Bowman · No Comments
STEM For Kids coming to Dubai UAE
Raleigh USA & Dubai UAE 10/13/15 – Leader in Engineering, Robotics and Computer Programming Enrichment for Ages 4 – 14 begins its Expansion. STEM For Kids, North Carolina – USA based organization announces the launch of STEM For Kids® programs in Dubai UAE. With the global demand for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) talent …
READ MORE18 Sep · Matt Bowman · No Comments
STEM For Kids opens Atlanta Market
Raleigh NC & Atlanta GA 09/18/15 – Franchise opportunities are available. Visit our booth at the Franchise Expo in Cobb Galleria this weekend to learn more and bring kids for a special hands-on STEM tasting. Torchea, a 6th grader aspires to be an entrepreneur, “I want to open my own store”, she says. Her teacher …
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30 Mar · Matt Bowman · No Comments
Leader in STEM Award
Durham NC, 03/30/15 – STEM For Kids’ Founder and CEO, Moni Singh received Triangle Business Journal’s prestigious Women in Business Award. The Women in Business Awards program recognizes women who have proven to be dynamic and outstanding leaders with established track records of significant accomplishments in business and/or community service. Singh was recognized as a …
READ MORE16 Dec · Matt Bowman · No Comments
STEM For Kids on UNC-TV Public Broadcasting
Raleigh NC, 12/16/2014 – Kelly McHenry at UNC TV Science Now reports that NC employers cannot find STEM qualified employees and all too often children lose interest in STEM fields as they grow old. See how STEM For Kids’ “innovative program designed to bring out a child’s natural desire to learn” are helping the future …
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4 Oct · Matt Bowman · No Comments
Overcoming The Fear of Success Syndrome
By Sharon Carey SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014 There have been many articles and books written on overcoming The Fear of Success Syndrome which seems to be an oxymoron. Here’s an example of the symptoms.Mary was on her way to becoming a very successful consultant. She had over 20 years of experience in her field and …
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14 Sep · Matt Bowman · No Comments
Don’t just use … make something
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 “I learnt you don’t just download a program, sometimes you have to make it”, a 6th grade camper describes his learning after completing STEM For Kids’ Game Making Lab. We are spending more and more time being passive users of our technologies, consuming the heaps of data, information and applications that …
READ MORE14 Sep · Matt Bowman · No Comments
The Essence of STEM
Raleigh NC, 9/14/2014 – STEM For Kids Franchising opportunities are now available. Calling educators, veterans, Millennials, STEM Majors and anyone wishing to make a positive impact for our youth. Consider the implication of the following statement made by a middle school girl, Essence “I was not interested in science but now I am interested and …
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23 Aug · Matt Bowman · No Comments
Our Engineering Days on Time Warner Connect A Million Minds
Durham and Raleigh NC, 8/23/2014 – Nearly two dozen fourth through eighth graders got a jump start on their careers at STEM For Kids’ Engineering Days camp in Durham. Created in collaboration with Gilero Biomedical and Kenan Fellows Program , the program aimed to encourage children to pursue STEM careers. See complete news story here.
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3 Aug · Matt Bowman · One Comment
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2014 Enjoy Math – 2048 Game
Arnaav’s Blog: 2048 Game: Hi! Today I will be telling you about the 2048 game. The 2048 Game is a very addictive game that the goal of is to reach the 2048 tile….
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1 Aug · Matt Bowman · No Comments
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2014 Lego Mindstorms: A Comparison
We are excited to present a new guest blogger to our site. Arnaav is our youngest contributor. At age 10, he is brimming with ideas and writes about anything that interests his peer group. Arnaav’s first blog compares Lego Mindstorms 2.0 and EV3. Enjoy! Arnaav’s Blog: Lego Mindstorms 2.0 vs Lego Mindstorms EV3: Hi! Today …
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22 Jun · Matt Bowman · No Comments
The Adventures of Captain EnergyPants
Raleigh NC, 6/22/2014 – Captain EnergyPants made an impressive debut at STEM For Kids camp last week. EnergyPants took campers on an amazing journey of discovering energy. Children applied the engineering design process to design their own catapults and engaged in a friendly catapult war. Afterwards, they collaborated to design and build roller coasters to …
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STEM and the Commandments of Making
Raleigh and Durham NC, 6/2/2014 – Adam Savage of the MYTHBUSTERS fame talked about the 10 Commandments of Making at the recently concluded Maker Faire Bay Area 2014. The Top 3 on his list: Make something, make something useful and start right now. STEM For Kids and Gilero Biomedical are pleased to present an opportunity …
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Summer Camp in Zebulon
Raleigh NC, 5/19/2014 – STEM For Kids is excited to announce a summer camp in Zebulon at East Wake Academy. Grades 3 – 7 campers will experience electricity in a new light! This camp offers a fun hands-on way to explore the world of electrical circuits and electronics without soldering. Circuit designs use regular 1.5V …
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Computer Game Making Lab
Raleigh NC, 2/3/2014 – Powered by industry and academia pioneers, Microsoft and MIT, STEM For Kids’ newest program addition, Game Making Lab, starts February 17th. This camp will indulge children’s creativity using computer programming … of course, in a kid friendly STEM For Kids’ way! Creating, developing computational thinking and ability to personalize & customize …
READ MORE11 Jan · Matt Bowman · No Comments
STEM For Kids Camps in Durham
Raleigh NC, 1/11/2014 – STEM For Kids announces the launch of its camp offerings in Durham starting Summer 2014. Camps will be offered in two sites. Our first site at the Immaculata Catholic School at 721 Burch Avenue, Durham, NC 27701 will offer grades K-7 students with experiences in STEM through 4 camps in the …
READ MORE19 Sep · Matt Bowman · No Comments
A robotic feast for the brain
Raleigh & Zebulon NC, 9/19/2013 – Visualize grades 4-7 students building and programming robots … sprinkle some teamwork. Now add chips, wafer and raspberry pi. What we have is a perfect recipe for an exciting, fun-filled track-out with a dose of learning and industry knowledge. Students of Eastern Wake County are gearing up for this …
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Eastern Wake County students to program robots
Raleigh & Zebulon NC, 9/11/2013 – A STEM camp offered by STEM For Kids and East Wake Academy is providing an opportunity for students in grades 4 – 7 to explore the world of programming and robotics. “We are hoping to excite the local community and expand the STEM initiatives in Eastern Wake County”, said …
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11 Aug · Matt Bowman · 100 Comments
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2013 On Mission: Making STEM fun and real
Thank you, it was a very fun and educational camp”, said a 3rd grade student. The best part about STEM For Kids’ programs is “getting the students to finally think critically pertaining to real world situations.“, a K-8 public school teacher in North Carolina. “… campers left with a better appreciation of the structures around …
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9 Aug · Matt Bowman · No Comments
Feeding children’s curiosity: First, Mars; now, chips
Raleigh, NC, 8/9/2013 – Recently young minds in grades K-5 made a connection between their robotic creations and NASA’s Curiosity mission to Mars. Thanks to an exciting presentation by NASA Solar System Ambassador, Marc Fusco, in a STEM For Kids’ summer / track-out camp, curious campers had a feast getting information on space technologies. Next …
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NASA ambassador at STEM robotics camp
Raleigh, NC, 7/23/2013 – The applications of robotics is all around us, and a group of elementary age children will be discovering first-hand the design, construction, and application of modern-day robotics. Since adding Robotics to their extensive portfolio of engineering and technology camps, STEM for Kids have brought the robotics program to school-aged children inside …
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23 Jul · Matt Bowman · No Comments
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013 NASA Ambassador to talk to robotics campers
At STEM for Kids we strive to engage campers in the various applications of STEM while giving them a unique, industry perspective. Thanks to the to NASA Solar System Ambassador program, we are able to go above and beyond our normal business mindset. Raleigh’s new 2013 Ambassador, Marc Fusco will be coming to STEM for …
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9 Jun · Matt Bowman · One Comment
SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2013 Congress, Cool Air and Computer Science for K-5
“If you want to work in an air-conditioned environment, computer science is the way to go.” I got this advice when I was deciding on an engineering field of study among the many possible choices, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, etc. It was enticing for someone living in the 120 degrees Fahrenheit scorching heat of Delhi without …
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19 May · Matt Bowman · No Comments
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013 The Big Bang Theory of STEM …
A recent episode of the Big Bang Theory got me thinking about the impact of childhood experiences in Science and Technology. The main characters, Leonard and Sheldon are brilliant physicists, the kind of “beautiful minds” that understand how the universe works. In this particular episode they meet Professor Proton. They grew up watching Professor Proton’s …
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7 Apr · Matt Bowman · No Comments
The Complete STEM [TM] Camps for K-5 grades coming to Cary.
Raleigh, NC, 4/7/2013 – STEM For Kids announces the launch of its newest location in the Raleigh-Durham Triangle area. Summer and trackout camps will be offered in Cary starting April 29th. The site address is 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 27518. The initial camp line-up includes Taste of Computer Science, Robotics and Civil Engineering. Registration …
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This February, STEM Camps for K-5 grades come to Wake Forest
Raleigh, NC, 1/19/2013 – Destination Wake Forest: “To encourage kids to explore the opportunities within the fields of STEM, Moni Singh founded STEM for Kids. Founded in Raleigh, she is bringing this unique experience to Wake Forest, beginning in February! STEM camps center around a number of different themes, including Civil, Aerospace, Mechanical, Environmental, Electrical, …
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Keeping NC ahead in STEM
Raleigh, NC, 1/9/2013 – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is an economic imperative for the US. Our state of North Carolina recently showed a silver lining in the STEM rhetoric. On the surface STEM picture looks grim for the US – domestically we are not producing enough STEM graduates to fill the STEM jobs …
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Computer Science and Engineering for Elementary Ages
Raleigh, NC, 12/1/2012 – STEM For Kids announces the launch of premier computer science and engineering camps for elementary age children. With a line-up of 5 new innovative programs starting this December, STEM For Kids is taking innovation in STEM enrichment for elementary kids to yet another level. Children experience the wonders of computer science …
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