Student Resources

Calculated Genius is dedicated to fostering student interest and exploration of the world of engineering and STEM! Please check out the resources below to access at-home STEM learning opportunities.

STEM ACTIVITIES & resources

Here are some STEM activities and resources to ensure students are well prepared for the future!

• The Ultimate STEM Resource Guide for Kids- This guide provides links to over 150 courses, top resources for each subject of the STEM curriculum, helpful websites, activities, and is organized by age group for easy access.

• 1K+ Teen Engineering Activities

• 2020 Global Marathon - Hear stories from inspiring women in engineering and technology around the globe and get actionable career advice.

• Take Virtual Tours of Chicago’s Museums, Libraries, and Cultural Institutions From Home

• Virtual Speakers and Field Trips from Around the Planet

• Fun & Easy Math Activities to do at Home

• Fiveable live-streams lessons in AP course material, such as AP chemistry, biology, calculus and statistics!

• Check out these online learning resources from the Chicago Public Library for teens!

Accessibility to technology

• Internet Essentials from Comcast can help you bring affordable Wi-Fi and a low-cost computer to your home. See if you qualify here and apply for the program. Comcast Xfinity is currently offering its Internet Essentials program free for two months to new customers.

• Zoom

• Google Hangouts

• T-Mobile

• Verizon Response

E-Learning Resources

Check out these resources for making the best of learning during COVID-19 with time management tips other successful online learning tips!

• Online Learning Tips, Strategies, & Advice

• Northwestern: Learning During COVID-19​​

• ​5 Tips to Succeed in an Online Course

• ​​6 Time Management Tips for Online Students

Aerospace Engineering

Learn how pilots use engineering every time they fly a plane!

Aerospace engineers design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. Aerospace engineers may develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and spacecraft too. Check out our aerospace engineering fact sheet for more information here.

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering encompasses software engineering, networking engineering and hardware engineering! Just like we use countless software programs, apps, and computers for specific tasks, there are endless career options for those looking to enter the computer engineering field.

In this video we will hear from Ximena and Latonya, on their different journeys to become software engineers!

Learn more about computer engineering.