Recap: Pathways to Success Dinner & Awards
By Artie Kopellas, AmeriCorps Communications & Media VISTA Last week’s Kids in Tech Pathways to Success Dinner and Awards gave attendees a feeling of pride and hope for the future. The evening included awards to four community Changemakers and featured remarks from our CEO and Founder Olu Ibrahim, Kids In Tech board members, and program […]
The Impact of Kids in Tech
According to the Center for Childhood Creativity, “Data shows that young people are not graduating with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly-evolving, technologically-driven workforce.” By 2024, 80% of the top 10 most in-demand STEM jobs in the Greater Lowell area will be in the technology sector – some of the most desired skills […]
Massachusetts STEM Leaders
Massachusetts has a rich tradition of invention and ingenuity in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In fact, one of the reasons Kids In Tech was founded in Lowell,MA was for the city’s history of being a community of creators, the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution and the startup of the […]
The ABCs of STEM Careers-Dentist
Join us for another week of our series, The ABCs of STEM Careers. In this video, you’ll be introduced to the fascinating career of a Dentist. These doctors are dedicated to taking care of teeth and gums. They make sure that our mouths stay clean and healthy. Watch the video here to learn more!
ABCs of STEM Careers -Civil Engineer
Join us for another week of our series, The ABCs of STEM Careers. In this video, you’ll be introduced to the incredible career of a Civil Engineer. These talented people design and build all sorts of amazing construction projects. Civil Engineers help create the structures needed to help our society function smoothly. Watch the video […]
The ABCs of STEM Careers-Biologist
Join us for another week of our series, The ABCs of STEM Careers. In this video, you’ll be introduced to the interesting career of a Biologist. These scientists study a wide array of living organisms. Biologists play an important role in helping us to better understand the environment. Watch the video here to learn more!
The ABCs of STEM Careers-Architect
There are so many interesting careers in the field of STEM. Through our new series, the ABCs of STEM Careers, you will be introduced to 26 career paths and possibilities that may inspire you to pursue a future in STEM! The first video in this series will focus on Architects. Architects not only design buildings, […]
Path to diversity in STEM starts with education, opportunity
By Michaela Goss, Communications Volunteer Just under half of K-12 schools nationwide have dedicated computer science curriculums, and that amount shrinks further for low-income students and students of color. This is true for the majority of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses, too, as students from marginalized backgrounds are less likely to have dedicated […]
