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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2015/03/06/the-saga-of-the-tro-bot/
New technologies are becoming available to entrepreneurs, students, artists, and those of us who want have an insatiable desire for lifelong learning and playing with the latest toys. Just a few quick examples… TechShop offers access to training and use of amazing equipment such as 3D Printers, Casting Kilns, Computer Programmable Embroidery Machines (yes – …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2015/02/28/techshop-and-genspace/
Locally, I am looking to have an adult mini-retreat to brainstorm some good plots. Want to join me? Email!
Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2015/02/24/help-write-the-next-macgyver-contest/
Come to Beaver County Humane Society on Saturday, February 28th, 2 pm to 4 pm, to meet Veronica Judt, author of Hamster Fun Facts, and to meet the Kitty Whisperers and appear in their next episode. Book signing, episode filmings and kitties! Invite your friends.
Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2015/02/22/beaver-county-humane-society-welcomes-research-fellows/
By Arvind and Sanjay Seshan Welcome to guest bloggers Arvind and Sanjay Seshan! Arvind and Sanjay are members of Not the Droids You Are Looking For (www.droidsrobotics.org), a FIRST Lego League (www.firstlegoleague.org) team based in Pittsburgh, PA. They have had a very successful four seasons, winning a Champions trophy and Robot Performance trophy every year of …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2015/02/22/reaching-the-world-through-robotics/
Welcome Leah Kennelly, Grow a Generation’s new project manager. Leah Kennelly joins Grow a Generation with a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue and nearly ten years of experience as a senior engineer with Proctor and Gamble. Most recently, Leah has been involved in schools, scouts, and faith communities taking up the topics …
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Happy Valentine’s Day! As we celebrate the holiday of giving one’s heart to another in love, indulge in a moment’s reflection on this amazing organ. Last fall, we held an Engineering Saturday on the theme of Heart Valves. Jacob Ujhazy was the guest presenter for the event and prepared an incredible interview and fascinating conversation …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2015/02/15/heart-valves/
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By Dr. Ellen Cavanaugh in 21st century skills, Blog, Grow a Gen Labs, Innovation, Leadership, Music, Parenting, Programming, Project based Learning, Purpose, Scratch
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December 30, 2014
From 2 Kitty Whisperers speaking at a law conference to students serving aboard the Orion Spacecraft as virtual crew members, it was an eventful year for Grow a Generation. Here’s a selection of 2014’s highlights AUTHORS 5th grade author and animal advocate Veronica was nominated by the ASPCA for the Humane Kid of the …
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A mom recently contacted me asking “What is the best class to sign my child up for to learn to code?” The questions followed on the tail of the incredible Code.org sponsored event “Hour of Code.” We had a blast at Baden Academy, filming teachers and students celebrating laughing angry birds, skating Elsa’s, and snail …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/12/21/top-three-coding-opportunities-for-grandparents-to-invest-in-for-their-kids/
Blast off is this Thursday, December 4, 2014, 7 am. Students from Baden Academy and from Grow a Generation workshops earned their spot as virtual crew members aboard the Orion Spacecraft. Congratulations Zoe, Lexi, Ava, Bryant, Emily and Glorian! I got my ticket … Get your child excited! Consider …
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Permanent link to this article: https://growageneration.com/2014/12/02/my-students-and-i-are-heading-into-space/
