I'm happy to report that I'm closing in on the end of my first four months with Think Tank Science ( www.thinktankscience.org ), and loving every minute of it. We have, what I feel, is a perfect combination of STEM and hands-on learning, with the kind of experiences I have always wanted for myself and my students.  The sixth, seventh and eight grade students in our program at one school recently are buzzing with excitement this week as they prepare to showcase their custom-built Bluetooth speaker projects. Over the past eight weeks, engagement was high, with hands-on activities fueling both curiosity and focus. From the early foundations of circuitry and woodworking to the final touches of finishing and audio testing, every session brought new opportunities for students to experiment, problem-solve, and connect science concepts to real-world applications. Measure Once, Cut Twice From measuring and cutting wood to wiring circuits and testing sound waves, students were deeply ...