Wow, it is super exciting to see how many families are checking in on this site, thinking about the upcoming science fair and finding a bit more about Ada Lovelace. We’ll be updating this blog frequently adding links to fair projects resources, links to women in science and our in-house scientist will take a stab at answering your science questions, let’s see if we can stump him!
The international day to recognize Ada Lovelace is coming up quick, Wed. March 24th. Any articles or drawings on women scientists sent to this site by then will be published here and shared with hundreds of other bloggers celebrating the event. We’ll continue posting kid’s tributes afterward as well and all entries will get a small science prize.
A really cool kid’s educational website, Brain Pop, has just posted a short video about Ada and it’s a great way to introduce the woman to younger kids. The public library has some fantastic books about women scientists, we’ve been thumbing through Super Women in Science, by Kelly Di Domenico to get ideas for an article. My kids haven’t decided yet on their science project but we may play off some of the activities in Valerie Wayatt’s book, The Math Book For Girls. I’ve also got a book on my “must read” list She’s Such a Geek by Analee Newitz and Charlie Anders. This last one is definitely for grown-ups and is a wonderful collection of essays about women who work in tech and computer fields, their journeys through school and how they thrive within their environments.
Richmond’s Super Green Team has jumped on board to support the Science Fair. On Wednesday the 31st from 2:30 to 4pm they’ll be hosting a get-together in the Art Room for kids (and parents) to discuss ideas for projects, research and building processes.
