Natasha We love video games. And we know that game designers work really really hard in order to make games that are fun and playable. Sometimes a video game needs a hundred people to write the code, record the music, design the art, and then mix it all together! And sometimes a team of only two …
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Hello Snailers, it’s Pepper! One of the people I really look up to in the world of computer science is a woman named Danielle Feinberg! She has been a critical artistic player in almost every Pixar movie going back to Bugs Life as the lead lighting director. Before I talk more about Danielle, I want …
Read moreWe’re featuring Danielle Feinberg in Snail Mail #17
What if I told you that there was a way to see a rainbow without waiting for the perfect rain? That’s right, it’s totally possible! Get ready to do a little bit of science! This is one of several activities included in Snail Mail #16, available for download here. Here’s what you’re going to need: …
This edition of Snail Mail features household power sources, wacky potato-inspired crafts, and a history of electric cars. Below is an excerpt – you can read the whole booklet by subscribing to Snail Mail here! Potatoes are conductive (electricity can travel through them easily), and they have ingredients similar to our household batteries. This means …
CodeVA is preparing for Full Steam Ahead by introducing some of the amazing workshop hosts that are participating in this year’s event. MeeNa Ko (who goes by ‘Moawling’) has been around Eureka Workshop for longer than just this summer, though! They’ve shown up to help teach pixel art camps and share their work over the …
This is an excerpt from our Snail Mail issue focused on design and accessibility. Read on to learn about an important figure in the world of computer science. How have his contributions change your day to day life? Clarence “Skip” Ellis is one of the foundational people behind modern computer science! He was connected to …
Read moreModern History Highlight: Clarence “Skip” Ellis – Computer Scientist
For Snail Mail this month we talked with Megan McDaniels. How does she use AI in her job? What do you think it means to be a biologist? Hi Megan, introduce yourself! Hi there! I am a wildlife biologist and nature-lover who is passionate about using technology and partnerships with communities to accelerate the conservation …
You can print this financial planner from the Snail Mail PDF. Here are some tips to use it: Research what you want to buy. You can find the best price, learn if it goes on sale often (electronics often do). Can you buy it used? You might even want to find reviews from other buyers …
February is Black History Month and we’re excited to learn more about the Black Americans who have explored and utilized STEAM principles. Without them, our country would be a very different place. We hope you enjoy this issue and get excited about learning about some important history, people, and meeting a tractor named Justice! Take …
Read moreAppreciate Black STEM History with the Snail Mail Team