Many of today’s youth are not exposed to STEM (science, technology, education & math) role models and careers, and during the out-of-school time, “Boys & Girls Clubs” provide high-impact programming to positively engage students in STEM subjects. In partnership with Samsung, “Boys & Girls Club” of West San Gabriel Valley, CA open the doors to their… [Read More]
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[Video] "Young Innovators Fair" to Support STEM Education Jan 2nd & 3rd in Philly
The Young Innovators Fair is a platform that brings STEM (science, technology, education & math) to life on a massive scale so children can learn more about these all-important areas While some are just getting back to work following New Year celebrations, an enthusiastic group from Digital Media Academy will already be in place in Oaks,… [Read More]
Teens Exploring Tech Opens “The Cube v 2.0” in Los Angeles
“Teens Exploring Technology (TXT),” a non-profit that uses coding to turn teens of color into tech leaders, relocated “The Cube” to a new and improved headquarters and hackerspace in South Los Angeles on Nov 4th. “The Cube V 2.0” will be a place for community members to “Lead, Innovate, and Learn” together young men of color betwwen… [Read More]
[Video] Electronic Music, Race Cars & STEM in U.S. Army's "Ten80 STEMfest" in Miami
What do U.S. Army Soldiers, racecar drivers and electronic dance music DJs have in common? They all require STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to succeed! More than 1,000 students and educators from 22 local high schools will come to iTech Magnet @ Thomas Edison Educational Center in Miami on November 4th for a day… [Read More]
"Teens Exploring Tech" Brings a Full Day of Coding to South Los Angeles on July 25th with "Watts Hackathon"
“Teens Exploring Technology” (TXT) wants South Los Angeles to get excited about tech. On July 25th, TXT is going to Nickerson Gardens in the Watts neighborhood in South LA for the first hackathon ever held within a housing development with the 1st Annual Watts Hackathon , #HustleAndCode. The non-profit is inviting teens of the community to join them… [Read More]
[PHOTOS] Latina Tweens & Teens Go #STEM in Latinitas' Code Chica event in Austin
Latinitas, a non-profit empowering Latina teens & tweens through media & technology, held the Code Chica Conference this past April 19th in Austin Community College Eastview Campus. Latina girls ages 9-18 were able to design video games from start to finish – first with art and theater since video games are very cinematic,and then to the development… [Read More]
Encouraging Education – It's About the Small Things #CelebrateEDU
Celebrate Education/Educación (#CelebrateEDU) is a Los Tweens series promoting celebrating the accomplishments our children achieve in and out of the class-room. This post is the final in a 3 part series sharing the insights of the amazing female employees at Ford Motor Company – our series sponsor. I’ve adored Sheryl Connelly since my first… [Read More]
Steve Wozniak Shares Tips For Inspiring Tweens
How amazing would it be if the next Steve Wozniak was a Latina? Through our partnership with Ford Motor Company and the development of the Celebrate Education (#CelebrateEDU) series, our Los Tweens team is working to inspire multicultural parents of girls to help their daughters prepare for careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)-related fields…. [Read More]
We're Going Further With Ford
Disclaimer: Los Tweens is being provided by flight, hotel and transportation during the Further with Ford Motor Company Conference. However all opinions expressed are our own. Cristy and Katherine of Los Tweens are hitting the road (after a quick flight) and making the trip to Dearborn, Michigan next week to participate in the Further with… [Read More]
No Excuses – Developing a Love for Math in Tweens #CelebrateEDU
Disclaimer: This post is part of the sponsored #CelebrateEdu series in collaboration with Ford Motor Company. To learn more about #CelebrateEdu, please click here. I remember being shocked in high school when I discovered that I really enjoyed my precalculus class. I understood the concepts, enjoyed working out the problems and even started tutoring some… [Read More]