Schedule (or win) a Science Mom visit to your school!
If you would like to schedule a Science Mom visit for your school or event, use the contact form to learn more about availability. A school visit has a fee of $200 and books Science Mom from opening bell to closing bell, providing plenty of time for individual classroom visits and/or assemblies. Science Mom has more than 30 developed presentations to choose from, many of which align with the Next Generation Science Standards. You can also use the contact form to inquire about Science Birthday Parties or other appearances.
Each month Science Mom donates books and science lessons to a school, thanks to the support of her wonderful patrons. If you're in the Las Vegas area and would like a chance at winning a free Science Mom visit for your school, fill out this form. A winner is drawn on the 10th of each month, and the school visit will be arranged for later in the month. If your school is not selected, you can enter the drawing again in subsequent months.
2018 Speaking Engagements and Appearances
Jan 27
The Winter Homeschool Conference
Layton Utah
Presenting adult and children’s workshops. I’ll also have a vendor table with Science Mom books, merchandise, and science activities.
Feb 10
NSSTA Southern K-12 Science Conference: 2018: A Science Odyssey
Rancho High School, Las Vegas, Nevada
Running a vendor table in the exhibit hall with Science Mom books, merchandise, and science crafts.
Feb 28
Multiauthor book signing fundraiser to benefit Spread the Word Nevada.
3:00-5:00 p.m. Sahara West Library, Las Vegas, Nevada
Bring new or used K-12 books to donate to at-risk students, and enjoy raffles, concessions and more. At the Science Mom vendor ta
March 15-17
Great Homeschool Convention
Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas
Presenting workshops and running a vendor table in the exhibit hall with Science Mom books, merchandise, and science crafts.
April 14
Speaking about cultivating curiosity and the importance of STEM education.
April 19-22
Coordinating. Yep, you read that right. I am the conference coordinator for the Las Vegas Writer's Conference, and this year we have an outstanding group of writers, literary agents, and editors coming to Vegas to present a series of workshops and pitch sessions. Held at the beautiful Tuscany Suites and Casino, this intimate conference is capped at less than 200 attendees and provides a wonderful atmosphere to learn more about both the craft and business of writing.
April 28
Superhero Saturday: Comic Book Fair 12pm-3pm at the Boulder City Library
A fantastic fun event with door prizes, silent auction, costumes and more. We'll have some "magic" science experiments happening in the Science Mom room.
April 29
Ologist Day at the Natural History Museum
Part of the Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival, "ologist" day is a great way to talk face to face with scientists and discover what they do for their jobs. I'll have some hands-on experiments you can try at my table, and there will be dozens of other scientists there as well.
May 3
This Star Wars Themed event is TONS of fun! I'll have a booth with books, some awesome science and space-themed science kits, and I'll be doing a pretty cool science demo with liquid nitrogen. From 4:00-8:00 on Thursday, May 3rd at the Desert Research Institute. 755 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89119
June 14-16
Great Homeschool Convention
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario CA
Presenting workshops and running a vendor table in the exhibit hall with Science Mom books, merchandise, and science crafts.
2018 School Visits
| School | # of classes visited | # of books donated |
| Ralph J. Bunche Elementary Elementary | 4 | 89 |
| Andrew J. Mitchell Elementary | 19 | 0 |
| Martha P. King Elementary | 8 | 0 |
| William and Mary Sherkenbach Elementary | 25 | 103 |
| Aldeane Comito Ries Elementary | 9 | 0 |
| Dean Allen Elementary | 7 | 0 |
| Neil C. Twitchell Elementary | 12 | 0 |
| James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary | 11 | 7 |
| Steve Schorr Elementary | 41 | 0 |
| Andrew J. Mitchel Elementary | 19 | 0 |
| Martha P. King Elementary | 8 | 0 |
| David M. Cox Elementary | 10 | 25 |
| Fredric Watson Elementary | 4 | 4 |
| Andrew J. Mitchel Elementary | 17 | 23 |
| Martha P. King Elementary | 8 | 225 |
| John C. Bass Elementary | 14 | 8 |
| Sunrise Elementary | 28 | 0 |