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Igniting Curiosity, Inspiring Action: 2025 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit Recap

Igniting Curiosity, Inspiring Action: 2025 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit Recap

​[[{“value”:” The 2025 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit was a living tribute to the growth of Ohio’s STEM education community and its commitment to action. Five hundred educators, business partners, and state leaders filled the Greater Columbus Convention Center Ballroom—the largest gathering yet. Their mission: Find the resources and practices needed to better prepare Ohio’s next-generation workforce for a rapidly changing…

How to Teach Engineering to Kids: The Phases of an Engineering Design Challenge

How to Teach Engineering to Kids: The Phases of an Engineering Design Challenge

​[[{“value”:” Post by Dr. Natasha Wilkerson & Claire Meschkat June 16, 2025 Ready to dive into an engineering design challenge with your students? Whether you’re building bridges, launching straw rockets, or creating roller coasters, how you structure the experience matters. At Vivify STEM, our engineering design lessons follow five phases that bring purpose and depth to building challenges. In this…