Category Archives: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

From Resumes to Robots

Posted on March 20, 2013 by mheintz

By Eleanor Greene Intern, IMLS For Willie Wright, Cumberland County Public Library in Fayetteville, N.C., is more than just a place to check out books. Located near Fort Bragg, a military base that up to 65,000 soldiers are affiliated with, the … Continue reading →

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Community Scientists Wow Museum Visitors

Posted on March 20, 2013 by mheintz

By: Susan Douglas, Education Director Sheila Montgomery, Science Communication Fellowship Coordinator Powerhouse Science Center Powerhouse Science Center in Sacramento, California, recently launched Meet A Scientist weekend, a new program that featured local scientists speaking with museum visitors about their work. … Continue reading →

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Makers on the Move in Libraries and Museums

Posted on December 20, 2012 by mheintz

By Susan Hildreth Director, IMLS Maker spaces are part of a growing movement of hands-on, mentor-led environments that encourage entrepreneurship and unleash the inner inventor in all of us, particularly children. And I am happy to report that there is … Continue reading →

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