Posted: November 18, 2020

What is Artificial Intelligence?

When present-day fictions and genuine developments in technology are intertwined, the line of truth is easily blurred. Is artificial intelligence real? If so, how does it exist today?

What is Artificial Intelligence?
Posted: October 9, 2020

Ada Lovelace: Computer Programming Pioneer

Ada Lovelace's computer programming idea provided the foundation for tech advances reflected in AI and machine learning we rely on today. Each October we celebrate her work and recognize the contributions of women in STEM.

Ada Lovelace: Computer Programming Pioneer
Posted: October 4, 2020

Project Engage: Inspiration Abound

Inspiration is a tenet of the Museum. But it isn’t always about what the Museum is doing to inspire others. Sometimes staff draw inspiration from community projects and citizens. Project Engage is just such an initiative.

Project Engage: Inspiration Abound
Posted: September 11, 2020

Learn to Code, Part 3: Game On!

Bob Shires continues with part three of the learn-to-code blog series. This time we’re going to give Sparky a little time off while you learn how to create a simple “pong” game in Scratch.

Learn to Code, Part 3: Game On!
Posted: July 29, 2020

Learn to Code, Part Two: My Blocks and Functions

A My Block is a block that you design yourself to perform any task that you might need. They allow you to reuse code that performs a certain task over and over. Let's learn more about how to set up a My Block together.

Learn to Code, Part Two: My Blocks and Functions