My daughter is a sophomore at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) and she landed her dream internship at MIT Media Lab. The project that she is working on as the lead designer is AttentivU, a biofeedback device that measures brainwaves and eye movement to help with staying focused. The device is designed into a…
Category: STEM/STEAM
Science non fictions books and fun experiments for kids to do at home.
Coding For Kids Can Fill the STEM Gap
Flying cars, self-tying shoes, and robot attendants. As a kid, that might be how you envisioned the future. While we’re not quite at the flying cars yet, technology has significantly impacted the way we work and play. Even 10 years ago, we didn’t know the impact smartphones would have on influencing our behavior and shaping…
Visiting Olin College of Engineering
Olin College of Engineering Campus Visit in Needham, MA. It’s a very small school with about 80+ students per grade. It is a wonderful mix of engineering integrated with hands-on design. Located in Needham in Massachusetts, a suburb west of Boston, it abuts Babson College in a tranquil next to Wellesley. It is an undergraduate…
RISD Industrial Design Students Win BlueGreen Innovation
My daughter, referred to as Grasshopper and Sensei in my blog, won the BlueGreen Innovation Challenge with her team of Industrial Designers from Rhode Island School of Design and Mechanical Engineer from M.I.T. They were written up by RISD! Students Propose Real-World Design Solutions Industrial Design students offer innovative ideas for supporting sustainability in Rhode…
Unforgotten Blog Tour & GIVEAWAY!
Welcome to the Unforgotten Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Unforgotten: The Wild Life of Dian Fossey and Her Relentless Quest to Save Mountain Gorillas by Anita Silvey on June 29th, blogs across the web are featuring original content from Anita, as well as 5 chances to win the complete trilogy: Unforgotten, Untamed, and Undaunted. Why…