National STEM Day is Wednesday, Nov. 8! Here are a few at-home activities to do, according to Sarah Foster, founder of Portland nonprofit STEM Like a Girl.
PORTLAND, Oregon — Tomorrow is National STEM Day, a time to encourage kids to explore their interests in science, technology, engineering and math careers.
“STEM doesn’t have to be complicated with lots of equipment or kits,” said Sarah Foster, founder of Portland nonprofit STEM Like a Girl. “You can do so much with what you have at home!”
Foster has a background in chemical and biomedical engineering. She started STEM Like a Girl in 2017 to motivate young girls to become involved in the male-dominated industry.
“Ultimately, whether girls go to STEM or not, the problem-solving and leadership skills they develop by doing STEM activities will be important for anything in their lives, whether that’s in school or in a future career,” Foster said. “As we work through different activities in our workshops, they …