The NAO Robot has been a hot topic since our recent STEAM Fair. The NAO is an adorable, 23-inch tall, programmable, humanoid robot from Aldebaran Robotics. This incredible little guy can walk, talk, see you, hear you, and feel your…
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How to Get a Pet Tardigrade
by Alexa (age 9, @KNEstemGirls) Have you ever seen or heard of a tardigrade? They're super cool! These microscopic critters (also known as water bears or moss piglets) are the toughest creatures on earth. These extremophiles* can survive temperatures down…
STEAM Fair Wrap Up
Thank you to everyone that came to the STEAM Fair! It was an incredible afternoon of science, creativity, innovation, and fun. The library was packed with attendance exceeding our expectations. Although we're not sure about the overall numbers, it was…
How Carl Mehling got his dream job
by Alexa (age 9, @KNEstemGirls) Carl Mehling is a Senior Scientific Assistant in the Division of Paleontology of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). Carl has a deep interest in all aspects of paleontology, especially the unusual areas such as…
What to do if you look like a chameleon
by Erika (age 12, @KNEstemGirls) Have you ever heard the phrase 'You are what you eat?' It sometimes crosses the line of figurative language. Flamingos are actually born with white or gray feathers. There is nothing wrong with them, but their diet…
Parents need enrichment too!
Sometimes the most enriching experiences are simply ones families do together. As conscientious parents, we spend a lot of time and energy finding the best activities for our kids. Sometimes it is more effective to find a "good" activity and…
Incredible Lineup for Our STEAM Fair on Sunday 10/25!
See the Incredible Lineup for Our STEAM Fair on Sunday 10/25 First, a big "Thank You" to everyone who volunteered to help make the Port Washington Public Library STEAM Fair a fantastic event! We've finalized our incredible lineup for Sunday 10/25…
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Coding for Kids
Most people have heard about the important and almost urgent need to get children more engaged in STEM and more specifically computer programming, but why is it so critical? Computers and technology are everywhere and part of our everyday lives.…
Want to take over the world? Learn to Code
by Erika (age 12, @KNEstemGirls) Eventually, the world will be based on computers and technology. We might have robot nannies and more efficient, less annoying Siris. Apple will grow and have more apps and programs. TVs will be voice-controlled and know your…
How I learned to code
by Alexa (age 9, @KNEstemGirls) A few months ago, I didn't know how to code, but I just finished creating my 8th mini-game (I'm working on my 9th). I learned to code from code.org, Scratch, and particularly Tynker. On Tynker, there…
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