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January 29, 202410 Conversation Starters to Get Your Teen Thinking About STEM
Use your teen’s interests and dreams to drive their career exploration. By connecting current interests and skills with potential …
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April 2, 2026National AI Literacy Day: Big Questions, Bold Ideas
Nearly 1,000 students, educators, and community members came together at The Tech Interactive on Friday, March 27 for a day of han…
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August 14, 2025Alebrijes Arrive in Downtown San Jose
Author: Cameron Onufer, PR & Marketing Intern, The Tech Interactive
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Búsqueda de animales polares
Author: Kristen Martin Lai, Senior Director Interactive Learning Programs, The Tech Interactive
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Trò chơi săn tìm động vật Bắc Cực
Author: Kristen Martin Lai, Senior Director Interactive Learning Programs, The Tech Interactive
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November 17, 2025Arctic Explorer Challenge
Author: Kristen Martin Lai, Senior Director Interactive Learning Programs, The Tech Interactive
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November 20, 2024Arctic Explorer Challenge
Author: Kristen Martin Lai, Senior Director Interactive Learning Programs, The Tech Interactive
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Arctic Explorer Challenge
Author: Kristen Martin Lai, Senior Director Interactive Learning Programs, The Tech Interactive
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September 14, 2023Ultimate Birdwatching Adventure
Author: Kate Sover, Senior Educator, The Tech Interactive
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May 1, 2024Celebrate AANHPI Month With These Local Innovators
May marks an important time to celebrate the accomplishments of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the Un…
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October 31, 2023Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation and Inspiration
You’re here because it was 25 years ago, on October 31, 1998, that The Tech Interactive (then The Tech Museum of Innovation) opene…
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February 1, 2026Celebrating Black History Month 2026
Calcea Johnson is an American mathematician known for groundbreaking work on the Pythagorean theorem alongside her high school cla…
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March 8, 2024Celebrating Women’s History Month
In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women History Month, we are highlighting some of the incredible women driving …
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May 8, 2024Closing the Local Opportunity Gap
Author: Christina O'Guinn, Senior Director, Educational Partnerships, The Tech Interactive
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December 7, 2023Computer Science Activities That Don't Require a Computer!
Computer Science Ed Week presents an opportunity for caregivers and educators to bring computer science to their learners. But don…
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July 17, 2024Disability Pride Month
Author: Megan Henry, L+D Lead and Amy Bucher, Content Development Manager, The Tech Interactive
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May 5, 2026Educator MVPs: Celebrating the Bay Area Educators Who Help Students See What’s Possible
Most of us can name an educator who changed something for us.
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July 23, 2024Everyone’s a Winner with STEAM Olympics
Author: Sherry Burch, Senior Manager, Education Resources, The Tech Interactive
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February 7, 2024Explore Lunar New Year with this Lesson: Patterns of the Moon!
Lunar New Year kicks off on February 10, 2024! Did you also know the Lunar New Year also signifies the midpoint between the winter…
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December 12, 2023Give the Ultimate Gift of Innovation with a Tech Interactive Membership
Author: Emily Allen, Membership Senior Manager, The Tech Interactive
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October 16, 2025Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Hundreds of students, teachers, parents, and community partners participated in The Great Shake Out 2025 at The Tech Interactive
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6 STEMtastic ways to celebrate the holidays
For this special holiday edition of Imagining Inventions activity, we challenge you to step up your gift-giving street cred with y…
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April 14, 2026Inside CAMP at The Tech, A New STEM Summer Camp for Bay Area Kids
The Tech Interactive launches its first-ever summer camp, inviting kids to build, experiment, and discover what they’re capable of…
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Introducing The Swift Interactive
Experience the Grandeur of TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR with 13,000 Watts of Surround Sound
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May 23, 2019Introducing The Tech Interactive
So why did we drop “Museum of Innovation”? In the 20 years since The Tech first opened, we’ve become known for our interactive, ha…
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December 5, 2024Join The Tech in celebrating CSEdWeek!
Author: Kate Sover and Michaela Yamashita
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September 12, 2025Kate Fischer Wants You to Engineer Your Own Luck in Putt Putt Paradise
Author: Sofia Kritikopoulos, Membership & Annual Giving Manager, The Tech Interactive
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June 18, 2026Make It a World Cup Day in Downtown San Jose
World Cup energy is taking over San Jose, and The Tech Interactive is right in the middle of the action.
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Navigating The Tech Interactive
Author: Lisa Incatasciato & Michaela Yamashita, Inclusive R&D, The Tech Interactive
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Prepare for Liftoff!
We’re thrilled to announce The Tech Challenge 2024: Cosmic Quest, presented by Amazon! The Tech Challenge is an exciting team desi…
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November 16, 2023San Jose Shines Bright as the Bay Area’s Holiday Gem
Author: Natalie Alvanez-Taylor, VP, Marketing & Sales, The Tech Interactive
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Scholarships Awarded to Four Student Volunteers
School: Georgia Institute of TechnologyMajor: Computer Science
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August 29, 2025Scholarships Awarded to Six Student Volunteers in 2025
School: University of MichiganMajor: Computer Engineering
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April 5, 2024Spring into STEM
Spring is in the air! Engage your learners through these nature-loving lesson plans this season.
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September 22, 2023Science isn’t Scary
Author: Lauren Cage, Professional Development Specialist, The Tech Interactive
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Susan Diaz: An Undercover Educator at The Tech
Susan Diaz, a social studies, digital media, and computer science teacher at George V. LeyVa Middle School, attended our professio…
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December 19, 2025Honoring Educators Shaping the Future of STEM Education
The Tech Interactive was proud to partner with the Santa Clara County Office of Education for the annual teacher recognition cerem…
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Tech Challenge Kenya Expansion: Taking Flight for Global Innovation
Author: Shital Patel, The Tech Challenge Director, Kenya Expansion, The Tech Interactive
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January 30, 2024Ten Black Innovators We’re Celebrating this Black History Month
Dr. Corbett helped save millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic by leading the team who developed the Moderna vaccine. She’…
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April 26, 2024The 37th Annual Tech Challenge Prepares for Landing
More than 2,000 Students in Grades 4-12 to Participate in The Tech’s Premier Engineering Design Program
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August 8, 2024The Best Science-Themed Birthday Party Venues in San Jose
Planning a birthday party for your little Einstein? Look no further!
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May 1, 2026The Tech Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month 2026
Dr. Tran grew up in San Jose and is currently an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Toronto, with a cross-appoi…
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February 1, 2025The Tech Celebrates Black History Month
Author: Kristen Calderon, Community Engagement Manager
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September 18, 2024The Tech Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Author: Kristen Calderon, Community Engagement Manager and Amy Bucher, Content Development Manager, The Tech Interactive
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June 1, 2026The Tech Celebrates Pride Month
Leer en españolĐọc tiếng ViệtHighlighting STEAM Leaders
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June 1, 2024The Tech Celebrates Pride Month
Author: Kristen Calderon, Community Engagement Manager & Amy Bucher, Content Development Manager in Learning Product
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March 1, 2026The Tech Celebrates Women’s History Month 2026
Cecilia Glaisher was a Victorian-era photographer, illustrator, and printmaker whose work made important contributions to science …
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March 5, 2025The Tech Celebrates Women’s History Month
Author: Kristen Calderon, Community Engagement Manager
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September 8, 2025The Tech Challenge Kenya Earns ASTC Leading Edge Award
Author: Jessica Adam, Project Manager, The Tech Challenge Kenya, The Tech Interactive
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September 15, 2025The Tech Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Author: Kristen Calderon, Community Engagement Manager
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June 1, 2025The Tech Celebrates Pride Month
Author: Kristen Calderon, Community Engagement Manager & Amy Bucher, Content Development Manager
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Top 5 Reasons to Join The 2024 Tech Challenge
Author: Joanna Acevedo, Marketing Manager
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September 9, 2025Trusting the Mess: Katrina Stevens on Breakthrough by Design
What does it take to spark innovation, not just in Silicon Valley, but around the world? For Katrina Stevens, President and CEO of…
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Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow: The STEM Journey
Hey, we’re Joel and Andrea, the ‘23-‘24 Inclusive Research & Development Interns at The Tech. We’ve been invited to share our own …
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