SEAL Lab - SMU

11/16/2023

In case you missed it! Dr. Coyle presented on supporting children in STEM as part of a National Girls Collaborative Project webinar on 11/14. Watch the recording here:

Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEMScience and engineering toys have a long history of being marketed to boys. Now, toy designers – and the parents ...

11/07/2023

On November 14 SEAL Lab - SMU director Dr. Emily Coyle will be a speaker in a webinar that is part of the National Girls Collaborative Project webinar series: https://ngcproject.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ngcproject/event.jsp?event=735

Although the title is "Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEM," expect Dr. Coyle to share what the research tells us about stereotype reduction, belonging, and principles for supporting STEM for all kids.

Free and open to all!

Join NGCP for an exciting webinar on choosing toys and encouraging play that will inspire young girls in STEM!  Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86378239920?pwd=Y21RdWFrL21LRm01NjVNL1V5MjAzdz09

10/01/2022

Come see us today at Lacey Children’s Day, 11-2! We’ve got STEM activities for kids, coloring, and our SEAL photo booth! Lots of other other free Children’s Day festivities too.

07/30/2022

Anyone can be a scientist!!

Check out our mascot getting some serious SEAL love!!

07/30/2022

Today and tomorrow are the last days to visit your local Saints at the Thurston County Fair!! Look for the Deck Building!

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07/26/2022

Can’t make it to the Thurston County Fair, but you still want to join in on some fun?!

We would LOVE to see what your child thinks a scientist looks like!! Have them draw a picture titled “What does a scientist look like?” And upload it here to share!!

Art meets science! We can’t wait to see your creation!

07/23/2022

Come see us at the Fair next week! We will have a booth in the Deck building with STEM activities for kids and a special research opportunity for kids 5-12 y/o.

The Thurston County Fair is back back celebrating 150 years! To make sure everyone can attend, they have daily admission specials and discounts, along with free parking and shuttles. It’s all happening at the Thurston County Fairgrounds July 27-31.

06/24/2022

What a fun water table idea!!

So many senses being used 🥰

Comment activities for us to try!

05/24/2022

There’s some especially heavy stuff in the news today (and lately). These tips can help you navigate the tough conversations with littles.

In times of crisis, children want to know, "Who will take care of me?" Here are some tips to help reassure children during scary times.

05/24/2022

If you are a current college student, we need your thoughts!

Please participate in this ongoing study if you are able :)

*Must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in at least one course during Spring 2022

05/24/2022

Hello and happy Monday! My name is Michelle and I am a research intern this summer! I am so excited to post fun activities and research surveys to engage with our community!

Today I wanted to start off with something fun that engages many of our senses, that perhaps the whole family can engage in!

If you try out any of these edible STEM experiments, please report back on your fun findings!

Have a fantastic day!

https://learnincolor.com/edible-stem-experiments.html