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STEM Scene

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Insights From the Experts: Collaborting in the Cyber Workforce Development

In 2015, the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation launched youth workforce development programs targeting high school and early college students. Read more

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Celebrating Data & Tech at the Future Science Center

Learn more about the Northern Virginia Science Center project, visit https://www.childsci.org/launch-the-future

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Greetings from your Board Chair

A letter from our new Board Chair

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What is a Master Naturalist?

Learn more from guest author Jerry Nissley, FMN!

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2022 Staff Picks for STEM Holiday Gifting

2022 Staff Pics for STEM Holiday Gifting

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Books to Read with Your Child About Juneteenth

Looking for an excellent resource for you and your child to learn more about Juneteenth? Check out this comprehensive guide for an age appropriate explanation of the history of slavery and why we celebrate Juneteenth created by the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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Books to Read with Your Child This Earth Day

Are you looking for some environmentally-friendly reading this Earth Day? Our friends at South Lakes High School have compiled a list of the perfect books for your child.

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10 Books about the Apollo Moon Landing

With the help of our friends at Barnes and Noble, we have compiled a list of 10 great books to read to or with your child to teach them about this historic scientific event.

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Read Across America in a Scientific Way

The world of STEM isn’t just about doing, it’s about reading and learning. March 1 is Read Across America day and in honor of this fantastic event, we asked a few of our staff to tell us what their favorite books are for budding scientists and STEM learners.

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Shark Week Reading

Are you looking for something to engage your child’s curiosity about the amazing world of Sharks? Check out this list of books from our friends at Barnes and Noble, designed for awide range of kids, from reading to your littlest, older kids reading on their own, and everything in between.

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Stream and Naturalist Books

Consisting of practical projects to do outside; ranging from simple observation activities like bird watching to more ambitious projects like growing your own crystals. Every activity uses readily available materials such as paper, pens, sand, and soil, and includes step-by-step photographic instructions.

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