Erica Benjamin

Hi, I'm Dr. Alexis—and this is my STEM story! Hi Tiny Scientists! My name is Dr. Alexis, and I'm a veterinarian. That means I help take care of animals when they're sick, hurt, or need checkups to stay healthy. When I was younger, I always loved animals. I was amazed by how smart they are, and I knew I wanted to spend my life helping them. That love for animals inspired me to become a veterinarian. One of my favorite parts of my job is helping animals feel better. Whether I'm examining a...

School may be out, but learning doesn't have to stop! Whether your child is: 🏕️ Attending summer camp ⛪ Going to church camp 🏡 Spending time with Grandma 👩‍👧 Visiting Auntie for the week 🧸 Staying with a babysitter 🏠 Homeschooling year-round 🚗 Traveling on vacation 🌳 Playing at home There are opportunities for learning everywhere! 📚 We Are Scientists! is packed with hands-on STEM activities designed to keep children ages 3–12 curious, engaged, and learning all summer long. From...

🌩️ Storm Chasers: What Can We Learn From a Summer Thunderstorm? Have you noticed how hot and humid it has been lately? When warm, moist air rises into the sky, it can create clouds, thunderstorms, lightning, and rain! This week's Tiny Sparks activity helps children become Weather Watchers by observing a storm and learning how weather changes around us. Weather scientists, called meteorologists, study storms to help keep people safe. Just like scientists, you can make observations and collect...