June 12, 2025

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) celebrates the amazing work that women engineers are doing. This year’s theme, #TogetherWeEngineer, profiles the best, brightest, and bravest women in engineering working together. Learn more here!

Explore the world of autonomous underwater vehicles with underwater robotics engineer Amy Kukulya. Watch the episode and explore free resources and the lesson plan here. Want more ways to interact with this lesson? Check out the lesson plan in PocketLab for free!

Learn what it's like to be a space engineer and planetary defender at NASA with engineer Joan Melendez Misner. Watch the episode and explore free resources and the lesson plan here. Want more ways to interact with this lesson? Check out the lesson plan in PocketLab for free.

Check out our full Women in Engineering playlist! Dive into this dynamic playlist packed with inspiring videos that spotlight the thrilling world of engineering. Discover how engineering can lead to groundbreaking careers and endless possibilities!

Discover science at home this summer with four fun STEM activities! Make giant bubbles, explore candy bar geology, test plant growth with salt, and measure space distances using everyday items—hands-on learning for all ages!

Learn how to create massive, shimmering bubbles using a homemade solution and simple tools like string and straws. This activity offers a fun way to explore surface tension and light refraction, making it perfect for outdoor science play. Try this activity here!

This NASA JPL lesson uses candy bars to simulate rock formations, helping students understand geological concepts. By observing and describing the layers and textures of different candies, learners can draw parallels to real rock samples - enhancing their observational and analytical skills. Try this activity here!

Conduct an experiment to observe how varying salt concentrations in soil affect plant growth. By planting seeds in soils with different salinity levels, students can observe the effects of osmosis on water absorption in plants - gaining insights into plant biology and environmental science. Try this activity here!

This math project helps students grasp the vastness of space by stacking coins to represent distances from Earth to various celestial points - such as the edge of space, the International Space Station, and the Moon. It's a tangible way to visualize and understand astronomical distances. Try this activity here!

Get ready for more thrilling X-STEM All Access episodes—an exciting new lineup premieres July 23! Mark your calendars and plan to incorporate these free, classroom-ready resources into your fall curriculum.