Search Results: science
Careers that Count: So You Want to Be a Video Game Designer?
The Job: Video Game Designer The Gist: Do you live to play video games? Imagine if you make one up one all of your own! If you’re a video game designer, you can do just that: Come up with an idea for a game, then work with artists and programmers to create the characters and…
11-year-old Mikaila Ulmer – Building a Lemonade Empire with Love and Bees!
11-year-old Mikaila Ulmer from Texas is building a lemonade empire, and hoping to save honey bees in the process! It all started when Mikaila was 4 years old and she was stung by a bee twice in one week! This prompted her to become very scared whenever bees were near. In order to help her…
Careers that Count: So You Want to Be a Firefighter?
So You Want to Be a Firefighter? The Job: Firefighter The Gist: Do you jump into action in emergency situations? If you’re fearless, active, and love to help others, this may be the right career for you! Firefighters are typically known to put out fires, but they have many jobs. Whether it’s a car…
Careers That Count: So You Want to Be a Veterinarian?
What do you want to be when you grow up? Your answer probably changes every day. Or maybe someone you have aspired to be something specific and you’re already working towards it. Whatever your aspirations, it’s never to early to get going on those goals. So each week, we will be highlighting a particular career,…
IMK in Action – How Kids Can Help Animals!
What’s The Big Deal? Some animals are overpopulated all over the world, such as cats and dogs. Where you live, you may see a lost dog or a cat roaming the streets. You may worry that they could be hit by a car. Fortunately, at least some of these animals have homes. But wild animals do not…
Sean Lesniak – 11 Year Old is Making Waves to Save Sharks!
Like many young people, 11 year old Sean Lesniak is fascinated with sharks. However, Sean is not just interested in learning about them and watching them, but about helping them to survive. Sean’s passion for sharks started very early in life. When Sean was just 3 years old, while watching Shark Week, he learned that…
Dr. Mae Jemison – 'Daring Makes a Difference' for the First Black Woman Astronaut
Dr. Mae Jemison was interested in space and science very early in her life. From her childhood home in Chicago, she dreamed of traveling to outer space and assumed that she would! Even though many people questioned her interest in science, she persevered and followed her passion. Jemison went on to attend Stanford University to…
Great Sportsmanship Quotes for Kids
“What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player.” This quote, from legendary basketball coach John Wooden, defines just what sportsmanship is all about. While it’s great to excel in sports, dance, theater, art, science, or whatever else interests you, it is even greater to excel in character. And…
Samantha Garvey – From Homelessness to High Honor!
In January 2012, high school senior Samantha Garvey was facing a very tough time. Her family, who had endured financial difficulties throughout her childhood, had just lost their home and had to take refuge in a local shelter. Samantha was a gifted, hard-working student, but her situation made it hard for her to focus. Then came great news……Samantha’s dedication to her studies…
Dylan Mahalingam – A Worldwide Phenomenon at Only 16!
Dylan Mahalingam is 16 years old, and in many ways he is a typical teenage boy. He plays sports, is a black-belt in karate, enjoys math and science in school, and loves to play musical instruments. But in one very important way, Dylan is anything but typical. You see, Dylan also spends a large amount…
