Category Archives: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Makers on the Move in Libraries and Museums

Posted on December 20, 2012 by mheintz

By Susan Hildreth Director, IMLS Maker spaces are part of a growing movement of hands-on, mentor-led environments that encourage entrepreneurship and unleash the inner inventor in all of us, particularly children. And I am happy to report that there is … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Skills, Afterschool/Out-of-School, Director's Messages, Education Support, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) | Comments Off

One Good Thing Leads to Another: Santa Ana Public Library Builds on IMLS Grant

Posted on August 10, 2012 by koconnell

By Heather Folmar, Library Services Manager Santa Ana Public Library The excitement generated by the decision of IMLS to award a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant to the Santa Ana Public Library was enormous. We began to look for ways … Continue reading →

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Rolling, Flying, and SMILE-ing

Posted on April 10, 2012 by koconnell

By Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director I had a wonderful time at yesterday’s White House Easter Egg Roll. This year’s theme was Let’s Go, Let’s Play, Let’s Move, in keeping with the First Lady’s Let’s Move initiative to fight childhood obesity. … Continue reading →

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Singing Sashimi and Making a Robot with Mom: My Visit to the Future at Maker Faire

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

By Marsha Semmel Director of Strategic Partnerships, IMLS As I joined the crowds to enter last weekend’s World Maker Faire at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Queens, one of my first memorable encounters was with The Sashimi … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Skills, Education Support, Environment and Energy, Museums, Libraries, and 21st Century Skills, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) | 3 Comments