NJ STEM Month, held each March across New Jersey, was created by the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network (NJSPN) in 2018 to highlight the Garden State’s incredible accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, math, and innovation. NJSPN is working to impact 60,000 students…
A Day of STEM and Maker Madness
The Achieve Foundation of the South Orange-Maplewood School District held its yearly STEAM event. I’m proud to have been the chairperson for Maker Madness 2024. In its 9th year, the Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood brings together local makers and businesses to share hands-on STEAM and maker activities.
Research Day at Union College of Union County
On April 18, 2024, Union College of Union County New Jersey (UCNJ) hosted their annual Research Day. They had more than 100 UCNJ STEM students display their research and findings. Newark STEM Ecosystem Lead and Rutgers Newark Professor, Dr. Alec…
Oakwood Ave. Community School Celebrates NJ STEM Month
During NJ STEM Month at Oakwood Ave. Community School students in grades 6&7 launched a project called “Hurricane Defender.” The project followed an earthquake simulator challenge in which students built houses out of spaghetti and marshmallows and tested their strength…