Dr. Cristal Glangchai

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Creating STEM- Confident Kids Through Entrepreneurial Learning

At VentureLab, we’ve taught entrepreneurial concepts to hundreds of girls—and boys. Our ESTEAM curriculum combines science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with entrepreneurship, helping students identify needs, create solutions, and take calculated risks. This hands-on approach encourages creativity, problem-solving, and confidence, preparing them for future success in STEAM fields. Discover how our programs inspire the next generation of innovative leaders.

June 13, 2024

A letter from VentureLab’s founder

No matter a girl’s age, background, or experiences, I believe they have the power to change the world. Let me show you how. The born

September 21, 2021

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Starting with a Feather: Free-Range Curiosity (Excerpt from VentureGirls)

Curiosity can inspire incredible new ideas, and practicing curiosity doesn’t have to be done in a structured setting. For an example of everyday curiosity encouraged

April 27, 2021

Curiosity and ‘Creative Mischief’

Is it curiosity or mischief? Sometimes, it’s both! Curiosity naturally involves testing and refining mental models. When creating our entrepreneurial learning programs, we focus on crafting lessons that cultivate curiosity and reward it.

December 17, 2020

Curiosity is a natural human instinct - VentureLab.org

Learning the VentureLab Way: Raising Questions and Inspiring Curiosity

When you encourage children’s curiosity, you’re actually enabling learning at a profound level. Take the case of Sue Kolby, a single mother: “My friend salvaged

January 28, 2020

Fostering Frontiers of Knowledge in Youth with a Curiosity and Growth Mindset

What if you don’t have the answers to a child’s questions? What if you can’t even begin to guess? That’s okay. In fact, it may be even better for a child’s development! VentureLab explores how encouraging curiosity and a growth mindset in children can open the frontiers of knowledge and foster innovative thinking.

January 5, 2020

Three pairs of casual shoes are lined up against a pink wall. Above them is a quote by psychologist Carol Dweck discussing the influence of a growth mindset on success and failure, emphasizing how youth entrepreneurship education can shape future leaders.

Growth Mindset: Your Brain Can Change!

Your brain can change. It can grow. It can form new neural pathways. You can develop new abilities to do things you never thought possible.

December 20, 2019

Making Failure a Tool for Discovery

How do you speak to your children and students about failure? Do you create an environment and engage in a dialogue with your children where

December 2, 2019

The Importance of Teaching Grit

Grit is an essential element of the entrepreneurial mindset. It has two parts. One is resilience, a positive response to failure or adversity. The other is perseverance,

November 18, 2019

Start Them Young

In these recent posts in which I’ve offered tips on raising entrepreneurial girls, I’ve suggested ways to foster their curiosity, encourage girls to remain idealistic

April 17, 2018

Get Dad Involved

In my last few blog posts, I’ve been presenting a series of tips for raising entrepreneurial girls. These tips include helping girls embrace and learn

April 13, 2018

S.C.A.M.P.E.R. is a mnemonic we use at VentureLab

Help Them “Scamper” To Creativity

In these last few posts, I’ve been providing a series of tips for raising entrepreneurial girls. So far, these have included letting them embrace failure,

April 10, 2018

Dr. Cristal Glangchai

Creating STEM- Confident Kids Through Entrepreneurial Learning

A letter from VentureLab’s founder

Starting with a Feather: Free-Range Curiosity (Excerpt from VentureGirls)

Curiosity and ‘Creative Mischief’

Learning the VentureLab Way: Raising Questions and Inspiring Curiosity

Fostering Frontiers of Knowledge in Youth with a Curiosity and Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset: Your Brain Can Change!

Making Failure a Tool for Discovery

The Importance of Teaching Grit

Start Them Young

Get Dad Involved

Help Them “Scamper” To Creativity

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