Morrisville, NC 1/21/18 –

With the exponential growth in connected devices, the IoT (Internet of Things) is a key driver of digital transformation in several industries. The biggest growth is in applications and analytics. Improving supply chain processes in retail and manufacturing are considered one of the hottest application for IoT per Forrester.

STEM For Kids® is announcing an expansion of its programs in the IoT space to engage school age children in this exciting and growing industry. Programs are available as summer camps, track-out camps, afterschool programs, in-school field trips and workshops, weekend classes and other enrichment classes.

In the second course called Supply Chain and Warehouse Edition, students will use Raspberry Pi, to create simple examples of warehouse automation.

Participants will make smart sensing devices using the Raspberry Pi and program it using the Python Programming language to check for temperature and humidity levels in their mini warehouse.

They will collect data through their devices and analyze the data to detect fire, water leakage and intrusion. They will then extend their device’s capabilities by automatically notifying and alerting the right personnel to handle any urgency.

Through this action-packed curriculum, STEM For Kids aims to inspire the young minds to imagine really cool IoT applications and figure out the means to implement their imagination.

“We are using Raspberry Pi for real-life applications in my work and it is really exciting to see that STEM For Kids is bringing the knowledge of Pi to young children”, says Tom Hyatt, a member of the STEM For Kids’ Curriculum Advisory Committee, a franchisee and a senior network support and solutions engineer involved in developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications for his clients.

Learn more about the weekend classes, in-school programs, summer camps and afterschool programs being offered in IoT by contacting your local STEM For Kids’ company or franchise representative.  Visit stemforkids.net to see our program locations or request programs at your location by visiting stemforkids.net/inschools.

No Same Old Robotics. Advanced Automation Using Raspberry Pi at STEM For Kids Programs in the Triangle Area.

Morrisville / RTP NC 10/7/2018 –

The Internet has revolutionized how we search, consume and share information. The Internet of Things (IoT) involves extending internet connectivity to everyday devices like lights and fridge at home to change the way we live, work, entertain, travel and even how governments and businesses work! The outlook is promising…it is estimated that by 2020, worldwide market for IoT will be ~$9 Trillion with almost 31 Billion IoT devices.

STEM For Kids® is announcing programs in the IoT space to engage school age children in this exciting and growing industry. Programs will be available as camps, afterschool programs, in-school field trips and workshops, weekend classes and other enrichment classes.

In the first course called Home Automation with Raspberry Pi, students will use a general-purpose single-board computer, Raspberry Pi, to create simple examples of home automation.

Students will learn how sensors, microprocessors with connectivity, and processes form the foundation of IoT. Children will learn about Pi’s anatomy – various components of the Raspberry Pi – including System on a Chip, Input / Output Interfaces and Operating System.

Children will learn the basics of Python programming language to instruct the Pi to work wonders. They will get a primer on circuit designing. To apply their learning into action, children will design and build various automation projects.

Through this action-packed curriculum, STEM For Kids aims to inspire the young minds to imagine really cool IoT applications and figure out the means to implement their imagination.

“We are using Raspberry Pi for real-life applications in my work and it is really exciting to see that STEM For Kids is bringing the knowledge of Pi to young children”, says Tom Hyatt, a member of the STEM For Kids’ Curriculum Advisory Committee, a franchisee and a senior network support and solutions engineer involved in developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications for his clients.

This new curriculum is being offered as track-out camps, summer camps, afterschool programs and Saturday classes around the Triangle area in Raleigh, Morrisville, Durham, Cary and Rollesville. Check out the available programs in your area at stemforkids,net/register or contact Matt Bowman at nctriangle@stemforkids.net.

STEM For Kids brings another new innovative curriculum in medicine.

Morrisville / RTP NC 7/9/2018 –

Engineering better medication and better methods of delivering them are front and center as engineering challenges for the 21^st Century.

Children at STEM For Kids’ summer camps, afterschool programs, STEM Saturdays and in-school field trips can now explore methods and technologies for delivering medications inside the human body.

The exciting new curriculum, developed using STEM For Kids’ way of taking complex real-life applications and making them a child’s play, will help participants delve into the sense of touch, taste and smell, explore how these sense organs are impacted by diseases and what role they play in the intake of medicines to cure diseases.

Children will learn about germs / pathogens like bacteria and viruses, explore various drug delivery approaches and technologies, learn about vaccinations, design pills and get hands on closing a wound and fixing a broken nose!

For more details on our extensive line-up of bio-medical engineering programs for elementary and middle school students, see https://stemforkids.net/programs/biomedicalengineering/.

This new curriculum is being offered as track-out camps, summer camps, afterschool programs and Saturday classes. Check available programs in your area at stemforkids,net/register or contact Matt Bowman at nctriangle@stemforkids.net.

Announcing Python Coding Camps and Classes.

Morrisville / RTP NC 4/16/2018 –

Python is an in-demand computer programming language, used by companies like Google and Youtube.
Learn this versatile language and experience the power of computer programming in your hands! Our budding coders will learn the fundamentals of coding using the Python language and apply it to create simple games and applications. Creations include: Rock, Paper, Scissors!, Digital Fortune Teller, a store and an ATM machine.

This new curriculum is being offered as track-out camps, summer camps, afterschool programs and Saturday classes. Check available programs in your area at stemforkids,net/register or contact Matt Bowman at nctriangle@stemforkids.net.

For more details on our computer programming and coding curricula, see https://stemforkids.net/programs.

Announcing STEMpreneurship Camps and Classes; launches with NC Coastal Pines Girl Scouts.

Morrisville / RTP NC 2/26/2018 –

The great inventions and technologies that shape our worlds today are a result of successful market launches. STEM and innovations need business ethos and acumen to become a desirable product or service.

It is never too early to educate young children in the process of designing, launching and running a new business. STEM For Kids is pleased to announce STEMpreneurship series of curriculum.

“In this special series of programs, our goal is to inspire the next generation of STEMpreneurs!”, says Founder Moni Singh.

The total package includes:

STEM + Innovation + Entrepreneurship

In Build to Market Challenge, participants will work like innovators in designing a robot to solve an engineering or entertainment problem, build its prototype and then, like an entrepreneur, they will explore ways to market their product.

The exciting program will launch with the North Carolina Coastal Pines Girl Scouts in a mini two-hour challenge format. Two classes are available:

1. On March 8th at the Morrisville STEM Center
2. On March 29th at the North Raleigh STEM Center.

Other opportunities are available as STEM Saturdays and Summer Camps. Check available programs in your area at stemforkids,net/register or contact Matt Bowman at nctriangle@stemforkids.net.

For more details on innovation and entrepreneurship programs, see https://stemforkids.net/programs.