Today we’d like to introduce you to Anindita Roy Burman.
Hi Anindita, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m Anindita Roy Burman. I’m an engineer with an MBA and a master’s in management information systems, and I’m also a mom. I stepped away from my job when my son needed me more in that season of life, but I still wanted to create and contribute in a meaningful way.
As I explored STEM with him at home, I realized that families shouldn’t need expensive kits or classes to help children learn. We began using things like paper, cardboard, LEGO, and everyday kitchen supplies to ask questions, experiment, and build. I started EngineerMomSTEM to share those ideas and help more families see that curiosity can begin with what they already have.
What began as activities with my son has grown into a community of more than 40,000 families. I’m now a STEM.org Certified STEM Educator, and I’ve developed the Discover • Build • Engineer framework to help parents understand the learning behind an activity—not just copy the steps. Today, I create practical STEM resources and content for families, with the hope that every child has the chance to explore and that parents feel confident guiding that learning at home.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been a completely smooth road. One of my biggest challenges was stepping away from my career and finding a new sense of identity and direction while caring for my son. I still wanted to use my skills and build something meaningful, but I had to figure out what that could look like from home.
Starting EngineerMomSTEM also meant learning as I went—from creating activities and explaining the learning behind them to building a community and turning the idea into sustainable work. Growth has taken patience, and balancing content creation with family life can be demanding. I’ve kept going by focusing on the purpose behind the page: making STEM feel accessible and helping parents feel confident exploring it with their children.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about EngineerMomSTEM?
EngineerMomSTEM is an early STEM education brand I created to help families make meaningful learning part of everyday life. As an engineer, mom, and STEM.org Certified STEM Educator, I create hands-on activities using accessible materials like paper, cardboard, LEGO, and everyday household supplies.
I’m known for making STEM approachable and explaining the learning behind each activity: why it works, what questions parents can ask, and how children can explore an idea in different ways. My Discover • Build • Engineer framework helps families adapt activities as children’s skills and curiosity grow.
I’m proud to have built a community of more than 40,000 parents and educators around the idea that every child deserves the chance to explore STEM. I share educational content, practical guides, and printable resources; partner with brands; and consult with emerging STEM startups. My goal is to help parents feel confident guiding STEM at home and to support organizations creating meaningful STEM learning experiences for children.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
My advice is to begin with the reason your work matters to you, and let that guide your choices as you grow. When I started EngineerMomSTEM, I wanted to help families see that children can explore STEM with simple things they already have at home. I didn’t have every step mapped out; I started by sharing what my son and I were learning together.
Start small, pay attention to what your audience needs, and keep refining your work. For me, explaining why an activity works and what questions parents can ask became just as important as showing the activity itself. Growth takes time, and your direction may evolve as you learn. I wish I’d known earlier that a meaningful body of work is built one useful idea, relationship, and opportunity at a time.
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