Tag: stem

Op-ed: Top five reasons to join the Girl Scouts in Queens

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Dec. 10, 2024 By Mary Ann Hellenbrecht, Girl Scout troop leader in Queens for 40 years I first became a Girl Scout troop leader over 4 decades ago because of my daughters. What I didn’t realize back then was how much I would learn and grow alongside not only my daughters but all the…

Astoria students learn about drones and green energy jobs at STEM event

Apr. 11, 2024 By admin Apr. 11, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Over 40 students at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens in Astoria participated in a mentoring session on drone technology and green energy jobs Wednesday evening as part of an initiative to introduce young children to STEM careers.  The event, which… Read more »

LIC high school robotics team seeks community support for championship journey

  April 5, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Queens Technical High School robotics team, the RoboTigers, has set up a GoFundMe to cover the cost for traveling and competing in the 2023 FIRST World Championship. The GoFundMe was set up after the RoboTigers earned the chance to compete in the championship, which is scheduled to… Read more »