The ‘Hello World’ Blog
All the latest news, resources, and stories on “Art Technically” and STEM and Arts education written by the Art Technically team and Hello World Student Writers.
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Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Maine Children’s Hospital and New England Children’s Home
As part of our toy donation program and partnership with Miss United States, we delivered STEM and Arts themed toys to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center and the New England Children’s Home in Vermont for Valentine’s Day.
Creative Coding at Black Families Technology Awareness Day 2023
Creative coding is a way of using computer programming to make art and designs. Students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Black Families Technology Awareness Day learned about creative coding by making coded Valentine’s Day cards for Art Technically’s Love Letters project.
Learning about Astrobotany at RPI’s Black Families Technology Awareness Day 2023
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to grow plants in space? Scientists and astronauts have been working together to make growing plants in space a reality. This field of study is called astrobotany. Art Technically held a workshop on astrobotany for Black Families Technology Awareness Day.
The Launch of Artemis I
With the launch of NASA’s Artemis I mission, students can learn and track the progress of NASA’s next generation of human exploration to Mars and Earth’s moon.
Gratitude for Educators with the U.S. Department of Education
I guest-wrote a blog post for the U.S. Department of Education about gratitude and the need for a well-rounded education.
Meet Our New Hello World Mentor: Na’Ryah
Hi everyone! My name is Na’Ryah Lester, and I’m a sophomore journalism student at the University of Memphis. In my free time, I enjoy hanging with friends, painting, and listening to music.
National STEM Day with Miss United States
Happy National STEM and STEAM Day from Art Technically and Miss United States!
Dinosaur Activity Kits for the Albany Children’s Hospital
These Art Technically dinosaur activity kits went to the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med in New York this morning! Each kit had a dinosaur plushie, book, coloring book, and stickers.
Science Suitcases 2021-2022 Recap
“Science Suitcases” provides Title 1 and rural K-12 schools with ‘suitcases’ of STEM-themed books and educational materials to help students explore unique and interesting STEM topics while practicing their literacy skills. This school year, over 100 books were donated in total to elementary and middle schools in each of Tennessee’s 9 congressional districts.
Making Slime with Action News Channel 5 Memphis
If you missed our interview with Bluff City Life on Action News Channel 5 (Memphis) about my work promoting STEM and Arts Education with Art Technically, you can watch those clips below!
Art Technically Wins a $4,000 STEM Action Grant
Art Technically was awarded a $4,000 STEM Action Grant by the Society for Science. We plan to use the $4,000 toward their Hello World student science journalism program.
Art Technically Interview with Buenas Nuevas FM
We interviewed with Buenas Nuevas FM in Memphis about our STEM and Arts education work across the state of Tennessee.
Scientist & Artist Dolls for the Southern TN Medical Center
I brought some Scientist and Artist Barbie doll donations to the Southern Tennessee Medical Center’s Emergency Room; we hope these toy donations will brighten some kids’ days!
‘I Am Scientist’ Workshop with Toone Elementary
Students at Toone Elementary School in Hardeman County, Tennessee participated in our new ‘I am a Scientist’ STEAM workshop.
Creative Coding Lesson at North Coffee Elementary
I taught a Creative Coding lesson at North Coffee Elementary in Manchester, Tennessee! Thank you to the school librarian Ms. Kittinger for having me come speak to your fifth graders!
St. Patrick’s Day Arts Workshops
For St. Patrick’s Day this year, I taught Irish Dance and arts and crafts to students across Tipton County including at Brighton Elementary School and at the Atoka Community Center.
Black Families Technology Awareness Day 2022
Art Technically hosted two workshops for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Black Families Technology Awareness Day: a Young Black Scientists and Engineers Panel and an Astrobotany workshop.
Over 2,000 Cards for Meals on Wheels – Love Letters 2022
For Valentine’s Day, Art Technically delivered 2,100 Valentine’s Day cards made with code by students during creative coding workshops to homebound seniors in Franklin County and Memphis, Tennessee
Scientist and Artist Toys for Children’s Hospitals
At Art Technically we promote STEM and Arts Education through many different programs, but toy donations are one of my favorites! We hope the kids of Vanderbilt and Le Bonheur feel excited to open their Barbie dolls and superhero toys and can imagine themselves in the careers these dolls represent!
Happy National STEM/STEAM Day!
Happy #NationalSTEMDay and #NationalSTEAMDay from Brighton Elementary School in Tipton County, TN!
Fifth Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival
Happy Fifth Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival from the Art Technically team! Science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) come to life at more than 50 events and activities across the state during the 5th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival October 15th-24th, 2021.