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STEM programs for children
Don’t Overthink, Just Start
Morrisville, NC USA 6/4/2021 “The first thing I would say is take full advantage of the resources out there and don’t overthink, just start. It’s important to get started, [and] it’s also important to find role models, so you can learn from your journeys,” says Sanjeev Somani, Founder and CEO of Tribyl (tribyl.com). Moni […]
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Up From #280 to #173 on Entrepreneur Franchise 500® 2021 Rankings
Morrisville, NC USA 5/27/2021 “We know that 2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but it was also a year of unusual opportunity. Franchises like yours were able to be nimble and innovative, serving the needs of franchisees and customers in ways that will resonate for many years to come. We believe that, when we […]
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Educator of 9 Years is Bringing STEM to Mobile, Alabama!
Morrisville, NC, and Mobile, Alabama USA 5/21/2021 After 9 years of making her mark in Elementary and STEM / STEAM Education, Ashton Crist took it upon herself to search for an opportunity of a lifetime. Ashton was given the opportunity to implement STEM in her new school after 4 years of teaching, and she instantly fell in […]
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Artificial Intelligence For Kids
Morrisville, North Carolina USA 12/18/2020 We’re in the midst of a significant transformation in the industry. This transition is so compelling that it is being called Industry 4.0 to represent the fourth revolution in the way we produce products. Today, the fourth industrial revolution is taking computers and automation and enhancing them with smart and […]
READ MORETop 4 Worries Parents Have for the School Year During Corona Time
Morrisville, NC USA 8/21/2020 The results of the STEM For Kids’ 2020 Parent Customer Survey are in. This annual survey, collects feedback from parents across North America. We will be sharing the results in parts. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. We know this school year has its unique set of challenges. […]
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STEM For Kids Summer Camps Remain Open!
Morrisville, NC USA 5/18/20 We are committed to the health and safety of the families and the communities we serve, and the health and well being of our STEM Coaches worldwide. In response to Covid-19, and in compliance with the regulatory directives of the local / state / federal authorities, many of our locations suspended in-person […]
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Interactive Learning During Social Distancing
Morrisville, NC USA 4/10/20 STEM For Kids is pleased to launch Instructor-Led Live Online Classes (ILOC) for children. ILOC programs have been operational since mid-March Due to the unprecedented circumstances posed by the global pandemic, new classes are starting on a regular basis. Find available classes and enroll here. Below are some frequently asked questions about […]
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This One Field Boasts the 10 Highest Paying Jobs!
Morrisville, NC USA 2/25/20 America’s highest paying jobs include anesthesiologist, surgeon, oral surgeon, obstetrician / gynecologist, orthodontist, psychiatrist, physician, prosthodontist, pediatrician and dentist. What’s common about all these high ranking professions? They all are in the field of healthcare and medicine! Researchers used federal jobs and wage data to come up with the US News […]
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STEM For Kids is Ranked #280 on Entrepreneur Franchise 500® This Year!
Morrisville, NC USA 2/3/20 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 has existed for over four decades and has become a dominant measuring tool for franchisees throughout the U.S. Entrepreneur Magazine evaluate factors such as brand strength, costs and scalability of a franchise to determine a position of the ranking. The franchises are given a cumulative score based on […]
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Father of Two Loves the STEM For Kids Program
Morrisville, Central Virginia USA 01/20/20 STEM For Kids CVA parent Ashish Jain is proud to share his appreciation for the curricula. He is excited to know STEM For Kids will prepare skillsets for them to be successful in the future. For other after-school programs and STEM / STEAM classes being offered Illinois cva@stemforkids.net or visit our […]
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Happy 4th Anniversary STEM For Kids Stateline Illinois – Wisconsin
Morrisville, NC & Illinois – Wisconsin USA 01/07/20 For the past four years, SFK Stateline founder and CEO Donna Curtis is overjoyed with gratitude. She shares her pride in helping mold a promising future for children. “For years we have been serving and inspiring children of the Stateline. What an amazing ride it has been. We […]
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Central Virginia is Recognized by the Henrico County School Board
Morrisville, NC & Virginia, USA 01/06/20 SFK CVA owner Lakshmi Gunuru joins Member of the Henrico County school board Michelle “Micky” Ogburn to share great news at the STEM For Kids CVA”s open house event! For other after-school programs and STEM / STEAM classes being offered in Central Virginia contact Lakshmi Gunuru at cva@stemforkids.net or […]
READ MORECollaboration with Catholic and Public Schools in Queens New York!
Queens, NY, USA 12/23/19 STEM For Kids Queens, NY owner Christina Toufexis delivered two successful workshops at Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary. The students will never forget this eventful day! ” We did the Roller Coaster Design Lab workshop for the 1st – 4th graders, then we did the Mechanical Engineering Speedy Car Workshop for the 5th […]
READ MORESTEM For Kids Franchisees Share Their Experiences
Morrisville, NC, USA 11/18/19 During our recently concluded Annual Conference, we asked some of our franchisees to share exciting aspects about their experience so far. We found out what they like about their STEM For Kids business and some of the great things happening soon in their respective markets. Enjoy the testimonials below. To learn […]
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Computer Engineer of 16 Years is Bringing STEM to Brunswick, New Jersey!
Morrisville, NC, and Brunswick, New Jersey USA 11/12/19 After 16 years of making her mark in the IT industry, Sowmya Venkitadri took it upon herself to search for an opportunity of a lifetime. As a mother of two children, Sowmya came to the realization that the earlier STEM is introduced to a child the better. “I […]
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After Researching Brains, Neuroscientist Launches a STEM Franchise to Impact Young Brains
Morrisville, NC, USA and Toronto, Canada 9/30/19 “My research centered on developmental changes of the early-age brain in mental diseases. I gained valuable insights into how the brain develops and matures, using many cutting-edge technologies in my research. I also spent many hours of those years teaching undergraduate and graduate university students, developing a passion […]
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From Medicine to Education, MDs on A New Mission
Morrisville, NC, USA and Sarasota, FL “The practice of anesthesiology requires continual medical education to stay up-to-date with the most current standards of practice. As lifelong learners, we believe in the importance of early education in STEM-related subjects, which are practical in real-life applications”, says Jack Lin M.D, an anesthesiologist embarking on bringing coding, engineering, […]
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Financial Savvy Curriculum For School Age Children
Morrisville, NC 8/26/19 Financial literacy is the understanding of various financial aspects including earning, managing, and investing money. According to a 2015 study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), teaching financial skills to kids before they enter college or the workforce is crucial to helping them grow into adults who can achieve financial security and success. However, trends […]
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Mother of Triplets Opens her First STEM For Kids Franchise in Queens, New York
Morrisville, NC, USA and Queens, NY “As a female in IT [Information Technology] I’ve noticed the playing field is still unbalanced with more males dominating the space and so I want to encourage young girls to not shy away from this choice”, says Christina Toufexis, STEM For Kids franchisee in Queens, New York. Christina’s story begins […]
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STEM For Kids Franchisees Set Out to Make a Huge Impact in Mexico
Morrisville, NC, USA and Mexico City, Mexico 5/24/19 “We are a group of normal people, sailing through our lives, some of us have kids, some of us like soccer, some of us like to read, run or ride a bicycle, and we all have been somewhat successful professionals in our jobs, but all of this […]
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Fastest Growing Children’s Educational Services Franchise
Morrisville, NC 3/13/19 – STEM For Kids was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises list. This highly competitive list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest franchise unit growth in North America, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® ranking. Thanks to its exceptional growth, STEM For Kids was ranked #46. “Franchising trends […]
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Children Can Reach Higher with STEM Achievement Levels
Morrisville, NC 2/18/19 – Introducing STEM PAL… Participant Achievement Levels. Children enrolled in STEM For Kids summer camps, trackout camps, afterschool programs, STEM Saturdays and other regular classes can now earn credits. These credits propel the child towards acquiring higher levels of achievement in STEM. STEM PAL is aimed to motivate participants and celebrate their […]
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STEM For Kids Ranked A Top Franchise In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 40th Annual Franchise 500®
Morrisville, NC 2/4/19 – STEM For Kids recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, as evidenced by the fact that Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of […]
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Applied IoT in Warehouses for Children as Summer Camps and Programs
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® […]
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Children’s Gateway to the World of Big Data!
Teens and Pre-teens can now explore data science. Announcing new program: Python and Data Science. Morrisville / RTP NC 12/3/2018 – STEM For Kids is a story of numerous “firsts” for children. Keeping up our reputation as the trailblazers in the education enrichment and services for school age children, we are thrilled to announce another […]
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Computer Science Professional Prepares To Provide Coding and Engineering Camps and Classes in Dallas Suburbs
Morrisville, NC and Frisco, Texas 10/1/18 – “When I first heard of STEM for Kids Franchise opportunity, I was very thrilled (almost felt unbelievable) to have come across a concept that exactly fit my passion, desire, skillset and interest”, says Preeti Mekala, a computer software professional and STEM For Kids franchisee in Texas Frisco area. […]
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Internet of Things (IOT) for Children as Camps, Afterschool and In-School Workshops and Enrichment Classes
Morrisville, NC 9/24/18 – 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 […]
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Researcher on a Quest to Personalize Learning Brings STEM to Houston Suburbs
Morrisville, NC and Cypress, TX 9/10/18 – ” Being a mom of two sweet girls, I want to help my daughters get the best possible education. I believe that early STEM education is the best way to help our kids succeed”, says Dr. Misha Chakraborty, aka Dr. C, lecturer, researcher and now STEM For Kids’ […]
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AI’s Human Creator Brings Hands-On Learning to Atlanta Suburbs
Morrisville, NC and Cumming, GA 7/16/18 – ” I was never a book learner. I was a tinkerer and learned by doing. I have to know the context of what I am trying to learn. I call it a Use Case Learner. I try to teach my kids that same way”, says Tom Hyatt, STEM For […]
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Drug Delivery Methods and Technologies for Kids
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 21st Century. Children at STEM For Kids’ summer camps, afterschool programs, STEM Saturdays and in-school field trips can now explore methods and technologies for […]
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Introduction to Python Programming Language
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 […]
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New Curriculum – Entrepreneurship Build to Market Challenge
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 […]
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New Biomedical Engineering Curriculum – Can You Hear Me?
STEM For Kids’ Biomedical Engineering delves into hearing with another new STEM / STEAM curriculum. Morrisville / RTP NC 2/5/2018 – The human senses are our contact to the environment. One of the main sensory organs is the ear. What makes your ear hear? How do medical technologies like stethoscope and ultrasound work? On this […]
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Sustainable Engineering – Camps, Classes and Afterschool Programs
Sustainability at home and school are needed. STEM For Kids steps up to add new sustainable engineering camps, classes and after-school programs for children. Morrisville / RTP NC 1/8/2018 – Environmental and sustainability practices in schools are an important trend in 21st century education, and research and practice indicates that green schools can save money, […]
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