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STEM with the Saints
“When you seek truth, you seek God whether you know it or not.”
St. Augustine
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June 2025
 Sun., June 1stThe Ascension of the Lord! Have a blessed Sunday! |  Mon. June 2ndJune is buzzing with activity as we celebrate National Pollinators Month! This is a perfect time to learn more about God’s beautiful creatures that help create a nursery of agricultural beauty! To learn more, click below: |  Tues., June 3rdAs we begin our journey into June and honoring the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, it seems only fitting that we honor the history and science of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR. To learn more about this lifesaving action, click the link below. |
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 Wed., June 4thWhoever said that Science can’t be cheesy… never celebrated National Cheese Day! Time to learn how enzymes, pH, temperature, bacteria, and mold (yes… that’s right mold) make some of the most delectable cheeses in the world! In fact, Catholic monasteries developed some of the most famous cheeses in the world! For more information, click below: |  Thur., June 5thWe must say… we’ve all had our ups and downs – but this takes the prize! Tomorrow is National YoYo Day and this is the perfect time of year to learn more about how this toy was engineered! To learn more about the YoYo, click the link below: |  Fri., June 6thToday we take a moment to recognize the extreme sacrifice our military members made 81 years ago. Today we honor the veterans of D-Day. To learn more about this day in history, click the link below. |
 Sat., June 7thToday is National Play Outside Day AND National Trails Day… so we are combining the two for a beautiful opportunity to explore the world that God created. To learn more about a trail near you, click the link below: |  Sun., June 8thToday we celebrate Pentecost! Have a blessed Sunday! |  Mon., June 9thToday not only do we recognize The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church but we’re also celebrating National Rose Month! This is a perfect day to discuss all the flowers that are linked to our Blessed Mother and how you can create a Marian Garden of your own. For more information: click the link below. |
 Tues., June 10thLet’s get to the point – today is National Ballpoint Pen Day and fantastic opportunity to learn more about how sometimes it is the simplest of engineering that can produce the largest of impact. To learn more, click the link below. |  Wed., June 11thToday we go from capturing out thoughts with pen and ink to creating memories with a photograph. This Sunday is Nature Photography Day and the perfect chance to learn more about the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” To learn more about photographing nature, click the link below: |  Thur., June 12thJust to play it safe… We are going to take a moment to talk about National Safety Month – particularly for kids around pools, hot tubs, and the beach. Any STEM professional will tell you the first rule of STEM (and fun) is to be safe and there is no better way to learn more about Safety than to start with your immediate surroundings. To learn more about water safety, click the link below: |
 Fri., June 13thFor this Friday we’re trying to tie up some loose ends and stitch together a post for a day that we love… National Sewing Machine Day. Since we like to sew and quilt – this is one of our favorite days! Plus it allows us the chance to highlight yet another engineering invention that transformed our lives. For more information about the sewing machine, click the link below: |  Sat., June 14thDid you know that there are over 2,500 species of Dragonflies?!?! Neither did we! Thank goodness there is a day that has been set aside to celebrate these amazing creatures and all that they offer to the ecosystem! Enjoy National Dragonfly Day and make sure to click the link below: |  Sun., June 15thToday is not only the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity - but also Father's Day! Happy Father’s Day to all dads out there! |
 Mon., June 16thAs we draw closer to the Summer season, we also draw closer to the outdoors and since June is National Great Outdoors Month this is the perfect opportunity to unite the STEM of orienteering with Patron Saints of the Outdoors. Take time to learn more about St. Pope John Paul II, or St. Francis of Assisi, St. Hubert, Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati, and St. Bernerd of Menthon. For more information on orienteering, click the link below, |  Tues., June 17thToday we are taking a bite out of another interesting topic. June 15th was National Megalodon Day and we think this is fantastic time of year to learn more about the enormity of this shark. So if you’re heading to the beach and happen to come across a shark tooth that is nearly 7 inches in length – just know that you found something that is between 2-20 million years old! To learn more about megalodons, dive into the link below, |  Wed., June 18thYesterday we explored into the world of the Megalodon Shark – today we’re engineering a big catch by recognizing National Go Fishing Day and learning more about how to build our own fishing rod. Make sure to say a prayer and ask St. Peter for help while fishing. To learn more about how to make your own fishing rod, reel in the information by clicking the link below, |
 Thur., June 19thSpring is just ticking away and we are winding up for all the wonderful activities we are planning for the summer. However, it’s easy to let time run away from us – so we’re stopping the clocks to learn more about the engineering of watches. To learn more about how watches are made and function, click the link below: |  Fri., June 20thSeashells are the snowflakes of summer and no two are ever exactly alike! We are thrilled to take a deep dive into the science of exoskeletons from the sea. Today is National Seashell Day and we hope you’ll join us in learning a little more about them today. It is said that, “Seashells are proof that nothing is ever really empty. The rush of the immortal wind whispers it’s secrets to those who stop to listen.” For more information about seashells, click the link below |  Sat., June 21stWe hope this post sticks and doesn’t wipe out because we’re switching our stance to combine a rad sport like skateboarding with the steezy subject of physics. To learn more about how you can do this for National Skateboarding Day, click the link below, |
 Sun., June 22ndToday is The Most Holy Body of Christ / Corpus Christi - Have a blessed Sunday |  Mon., June 23rdJune is National Zoo and Aquarium Month and perfect opportunity to learn more about God’s beautiful and wonderous creations. Jack Hanna once stated that, “Zoo animals are great ambassadors for their cousins in the wild.” We couldn’t agree more! To find a zoo or aquarium near you, click the link below, |  Tues., June 24thToday we celebrate “Summer Christmas” as we recognize the Nativity of John the Baptist! Click the link below for 5 traditions you can incorporate into your celebration of St. John the Baptist! |
 Wed., June 25thThis may shock you but today is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week and we found great information that will not only teach about lightning safety but also what lightning is. For more information, click the link below: |  Thur., June 26thWe must admit, we found ourselves not really embracing National Barcode Day. However, the reality is that barcodes are firmly within the STEM field and have been for over 70 years and have completely changed how we purchase goods, ship items, maintain stock, track patients in hospitals and luggage in airports. The Barcode and it’s cousin the QR code have made an enormous impact on the “T” in the STEM fields. To learn more about barcode, click the link below, |  Fri., June 27thToday we celebrate The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and are drawn to recognizing Eucharistic Miracles. We invite you to learn more about these miracles from the cardiologist who investigated them. To learn more, click the link below: |
 Sat., June 28thThis post is a snap! Tomorrow is National Camera Day and we just had to capture this moment to learn more about the STEM of cameras and photography as well as to introduce you to the Patron Saint of Photographers, St. Veronica! This is a perfect day to combine art, science, and faith! To learn more about cameras and how they work, click the link below, |  Sun., June 29thHappy Sunday! Today is the Solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Have a blessed day! |  Mon., June 30thAs we come to the end of June we turn our gaze towards the night sky in recognition of National Meteor Watch Day and to learn more about meteors and meteorites. For more information about these “shooting stars,” click the link below, |
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