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This week, hundreds of students in Flint, Mich., will get the chance to "in immerse themselves in all things science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics" as part of an after-school program called STEAMQuest, the Flint Beat reports.
The week-long event, which runs from Monday to Friday, features hands-on activities like robot races, music production, puzzle design, dance, and more.
"Each day, a different group of YouthQuest students will visit one of YouthQuest's sites to participate in hands-on activities that promote problem solving, analytical thinking, learning by trial and error and creativity," the program's website explains.
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Peter Kessler graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in chemical engineering, and now he's working on an AI invention that "stands on the brink of the educational...more
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"Now is the time for creative, collaborative solutions that will drive positive outcomes for all children." That's the message from the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard...more
A London-based tech startup has come up with 3D-printed headphones specifically designed for kidsand they're going on sale next year, Fast Company reports. The Kibu Headphones, which were...more
Barrett Fortuinair and Calhan Cerf are 10 and 13 years old, respectively, and they're two of six students from South Africa's Booster Kids Robotics Club who have been selected to represent their...more
The University of Pennsylvania is giving $100,000 each to six students who plan to use their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math to make a positive difference in the...more
Sam Houston State University's Center for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship has been awarded a $315,000 grant from VentureWell, a nonprofit that supports early-stage science and technology...more
"No matter how tall or short, fat or thin, standing or sitting, every child can be an athlete and enjoy the fun and benefits of sports." That's the vision behind China's Wheelcheer, an app...more
"By translating seamlessly manual drawings into mesmerizing masterpieces, DoDoboo harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to amplify children's creativity, encouraging them to explore,...more
" dystopia, not only would KOSA censor what children see, but it would further empower the government to ramp up the online surveillance of all internet users by mandating the expansion and use of...more
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Calgary Social Enterprise Offers High-Tech Services by People with Autism
Meticulon, a project of Autism Calgary Association in partnership with the federal government and the Sinneave Family Foundation, operates as a social enterprise that renders high-tech services provided by people with autism, leveraging their natural abilities at requiring attention to detail, repetition, and sequencing.
