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StemChef welcomes you to partake in our weekly wit-bits, fun facts, smashing stories and superstar spotlights...
Our mission is to engage, inspire and celebrate your kids! Our hope is that through the fun interactions with our edible gamification of STEM, your children will be on a path of lifelong STEM learning.
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Super Glue
Fun Fact
How did a chain of events lead to the accidental invention of……. Superglue?
Sarah Lalonde
Story
Sarah started Science and STEAM Team to promote a sense of wonder in STEM among kids and adults
Kitchen Hockey
Wit-Bit
Want a fun activity pass your time while waiting to the cake to bake? Kitchen Hockey!
Sia Pradhan
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Sia, who wants to be a VET helper because she loves animals
Rediscover STEAM
Story
Rediscover STEAM sheds light on the untold stories of gender minorities in S.T.E.M. and the Arts
Edible Slime
Wit-Bit
Who doesn’t like slime, but what is something better than slime: Edible slime.
Slinky
Fun Fact
Ever wondered how the iconic children’s toy the slinky was invented? By accident of course!
Coca Cola
Fun Fact
Ever wondered how the world’s most popular soft drink was created? You know it… Cola! By accident of course.
Emine Sharma
Story
My mission is to spread joy and happiness by humanizing the educational experience.
Casimir Winston Carlson
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Casimir, who has completed all of StemChef's escape rooms!!
Microwave
Fun Fact
We use them to make popcorn, heat up leftovers and so much more.... Microwave ovens of course!
Sydney Mah
Story
My passion for science was inspired by my parents and I strive to inspire other kids in STEM
DIY Sorbet
Wit-Bit
Want to learn about reversible change and make yummy sorbet? Check this out!
Sinjin Orpilla
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Sinjin, who is a rising tennis star and loves solving puzzles
Fudge
Fun Fact
Sweet, chewy, creamy fudge - a delicious treat. But did you know, it was invented by accident…..
Shreyas Raj
Story
Scouting helped discover my passion for science and cooking and how my interests aligned with the StemChef mission
Pepper and Soap
Wit-Bit
Need help learning about surface tension? StemChef has got your back!
Shloka Lakshman
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Shloka, who participated in escape rooms all the way from India
Aspirin
Fun Fact
Headache? Toothache? Fever? Aspirin has got you covered! But how was this wonder drug created?
Roshnee Gulati
Story
Growing up, I was never good at science. If I were a kid again I would love to learn science with StemChef
Bread in a Bag
Wit-Bit
Hold on… Yeast is a fungus? Yes, yes…. Yeast is a fungus BUT it’s a good fungus!
Mantra Venkatachalam
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Mantra, who just celebrated her birthday in lockdown for the 2nd time
Nyneisha Deshpande
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Nyneisha, who is the sole inspiration and the reason for StemChef
Jenella Ledesma
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Jenella, who wants to be an animator and a singer!
Yogurt
Fun Fact
People have been devouring yogurt for thousands of years, and yes…. it was an accident that led to its creation
Anika Vashisht
Story
How I came to embrace STEAM after years of debilitating fear toward Math
Kaci Fankhauser
Story
"My STEM journey has been full of happy accidents. STEM is a journey, not a destination!"
Pace Maker
Fun Fact
Wondered how the life-saving pacemaker was invented? By stroke of luck of an accident…..
Erica Ho
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Erica, who loves to do puzzles...
Vivienne Carlson
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Vivienne, who is up to date with all of StemChef's Escape Rooms
Plah-Doh
Fun Fact
What is the Swishy colorful array of pliable substance so satisfying to play…. Play-Doh of course!
Jacquelyn Co
Story
My love for STEM morphed from chemistry & biology to pursuing to computer science at college
Lily Cheek
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Lily, who wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up
Vivaan Rai
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Vivaan, who enjoys the arts with a STEM twist
Nachos
Fun Fact
A staple at any sporting event, Nachos were invented in Northern Mexico by accident!
Tia Deloach Benson
Story
How my interest in computers led me to wanting a career in STEM and being an apprentice at StemChef
Isra Barra
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Isra, who is a phenomenal competitive ice skater!
Ice cream
Fun Fact
“Would you like that in a cup or a cone?” A common question when indulging in a scoop of ice cream...
Ayesha Dassa
Story
My love and obsession with flying has given me wings for my STEM journey and to inspire other kids
Jazzy Lemonade
Wit-Bit
Want to jazz up boring old lemonade? Let’s make a color changing fizzy lemonade then
Ishaan Athawale
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Ishaan, who loves to include everyone and doesn't leave any friend behind
Popsicles
Fun Fact
With summer right around the corner, who’s craving popsicles? Can you imagine popsicles were an accident!!
Jenna Dhanani
Story
My relationship with cooking and how it connected me to my family, community, culture and StemChef
Starburst Geology
Wit-Bit
How do you help your kids understand geology? By using Starburst of course
Founder Story
Story
Hi, I'm Ashie the founder and CEO of StemChef. StemChef started in my kitchen as a mother-daughter activity.
Chocolate Seize
Wit-Bit
Who doesn’t love chocolate! But becoming a chocolatier is a difficult task. For one you can never “seize” chocolate.
Aaron Thottan
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Aaron, who wants to be a video game tester when he grows up
Jade Ledesma
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Jade, who would like to be a doctor and help people when she grows up
Corn Puffs
Fun Fact
Who’s up for an airy, puffy, crunchy lip-smacking snack? Absolutely everybody.
Post-it Notes
Fun Fact
Have you use the everyday essential post-it notes? It was invented totally by accident!
Sofia Pinilla
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Sofia, who wants to become an interior designer
Kara Branch
Story
Kara started Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation to inspire Black-American girls pursue STEM careers
Bonnie Kirkley
Story
STEM Teacher? That was never in my plan. But I realized… I was always a STEM Teacher.
TikTok Challenge
Challenge
Want a chance to win a FREE escape room and a $50 Amazon gift card?
Camryn Williams
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Camryn, who is a kidpreneur!! She founded Camryn's Slime Shoppe...
Motorcycles
Fun Fact
Motorcycles, the vehicle of thrill seekers! How were they invented? By accident of course!
Natasha Matta
Story
My interest in the STEM fields was first sparked when I was a Phase I clinical trial patient
Organic Chemistry
Wit-Bit
Wait… we can learn about Organic Chemistry by making cookies? Say less!
Mishka Bajpai
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Mishka, who loves to read and wants to be a vet
Tea Bags
Fun Fact
Nothing like settling down with a nice cup of tea and reading the StemChef blog. How did you make your tea?
Emily Rose
Story
A coding class in elementary school hooked me to a lifetime passion in STEM
Strawberry DNA
Wit-Bit
Ever wondered what is DNA? Need a way to physically see it? Let’s extract some from a strawberry!
Tejas Raj
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Tejas, who is the a 3rd degree black belt in martial arts
Penicillin
Fun Fact
Sir Alexander Fleming had said, “I did not invent penicillin. Nature did that. I only discovered it by accident.”
Rachel Ho
Story
How my struggle with learning about ‘Physiology’ led me to escape rooms, creative thinking and StemChef
Rebecca Edelhaus
Superstar Spotlight
The superstar spotlight this week is on Rebecca, whose room is full of squishmallows
Potato Chips
Fun Fact
Crispy, salty, and sooo yummy….. world’s most popular snack: Potato Chips! So what’s the scoop?
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fun Fact
Chocolate chip cookies… chocolatey, decadent! But did you know that they were invented by accident?