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Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
Your journeys this summer and throughout the year are full of opportunities for mathematical thinking. Follow Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow Ralph Pantozzi on a path to the math all around us in the Library of Congress’s collections, with a special focus on pioneering educator Gloria Ford Gilmer.
Posted in: Science, Technology & Math
Posted by: Jennifer Ezell
A college student finds inspiration in the intersection between science and history during the National Book Festival.
Posted in: Books & Author Programs, Events, For Teens, Reading, Researching, Science, Technology & Math, Uncategorized, Women's History
Posted by: Jennifer Ezell
Learn more about three female scientists who observed and drew nature, broadening the public's understanding of insects, birds, and fungi.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Biographies, For Kids, For Teens, Researching, Science, Technology & Math, Women's History
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
What’s Pi Day? Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow Ralph Pantozzi explores circles all around us in the Library of Congress’s collection.
Posted in: Holidays & Celebrations, Science, Technology & Math
Posted by: Katie McCarthy
Join us at the Library of Congress on Saturday, March 15, 2025 to celebrate Women's History Month with a focus on pioneering female aviators.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Events, Family Day Program, Holidays & Celebrations, Science, Technology & Math, Women's History
Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
Do you like solving puzzles or codes? In this post, Library of Congress Internship (LOCI) program participant Renee Madrigal shares Library of Congress collections that will give you tips and tricks on decoding codes in the Library's collection and making your own!
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, Science, Technology & Math
Posted by: Jennifer Ezell
How have young people helped to protect the environment? Explore the Library of Congress collections to see how children have successfully helped their communities and environment.
Posted in: Activities & Crafts, For Kids, Science, Technology & Math
Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
This post was researched by Kathleen Lauer, a Visitor Guide at the United States Capitol Visitor Center. She worked with the Informal Learning Office during a detail with the Library of Congress in 2022. With the new year, it’s time to start making resolutions. If your kid likes solving problems, science, and technology, they might …
Posted in: Science, Technology & Math
Posted by: Rachel Gordon
From its earliest days in the late 18th century, hot air ballooning caught the public imagination. Large crowds watched balloon flights, and aeronauts became celebrities. All balloonists were incredibly brave. Risking injury and even death with every ascent only added to their glamour and fame. The fliers, inventors and scientists involved in early balloon flights …
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