Foundation for Family Science & Engineering

Foundation for Family Science & Engineering

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Inspiring the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers!

The Foundation for Family Science & Engineering supports informal science and engineering education programs that encourage children and adults to work together. Our two publications, Family Science (1999) and Family Engineering (2011), feature fun, hands-on activities for both small and large groups and planning tips for hosting community events suitable for diverse audiences.

Timeline photos 09/21/2021

Learn Outside with Engineering - https://mailchi.mp/235a657ef19d/learn-outside-with-engineering
Use engineering principles when exploring outdoors by designing a seed getaway!

Timeline photos 09/08/2021

Nine Ways to Encourage Science Exploration - https://mailchi.mp/087ac4a2ef8a/nine-ways-to-encourage-science-exploration
Simple suggestions to encourage young people’s science curiosity.

08/30/2021

Calling all teachers in grades 3-8. TERC in Massachusetts is looking for teachers to test STEM materials that are specifically designed to help with computational thinking. Stipends are available!

Timeline photos 08/25/2021

Pioneering Aviator Amelia Earhart - https://mailchi.mp/d85b6b6eeb0e/pioneering-aviator-amelia-earhart
On August 25, 1932, early aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart, set a new record on her solo transcontinental flight.

Try this simple, flight-related activity and celebrate Earhart's accomplishments!

Timeline photos 08/10/2021

Happy Birthday, Leo Fender! - https://mailchi.mp/c4846c12fd92/happy-birthday-leo-fender
Today (August 10) is the birthday of the father of the modern rock guitar.

Timeline photos 07/27/2021

Summer Science Fun with Water - https://mailchi.mp/d3f4419201da/summer-science-fun-with-water
Science activities + water = Fun!

Timeline photos 07/13/2021

Happy Birthday, Ernö Rubik! - https://mailchi.mp/2954d1ba966c/happy-birthday-ern-rubik
Today (July 13) is the birthday of the famous toy's inventor!

Timeline photos 06/29/2021

Bubble Construction Design Challenge - https://mailchi.mp/9887a3d87fad/bubble-construction-design-challenge
Yippee! It's summer! Try out a fun bubble construction design challenge!

Timeline photos 06/15/2021

A Shocking Anniversary - https://mailchi.mp/4815c87d9968/a-shocking-anniversary
269 years ago, Ben Franklin conducted an experiment that has become the stuff of legend!

Timeline photos 06/03/2021

For the Love of Bicycles - https://mailchi.mp/2a9cc1381a10/for-the-love-of-bicycles
Today is World Bicycle Day! Take a moment to appreciate the engineering marvel that is a bike and then take a ride!

Timeline photos 05/18/2021

May 18, 1980 – Mt. St. Helens - https://mailchi.mp/91cb67b45404/may-18-1980-mt-st-helens
Forty-one years ago today, the Pacific Northwest experienced one of the most notable volcanic eruptions in recent history.

Timeline photos 05/04/2021

STEM @ Home - April 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/9d288ec68fee/stem-home-april-2021
How have science & engineering showed up in your everyday life this past month?

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