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Lily Donaldson

Lily K. Donaldson

I’m a Planetarian, Computer Science teacher and an advocate for STEM and Arts Education working to bridge educational gaps, especially among disadvantaged K-12 students. 

As a technologist and educator that’s worked with people from all walks of life (from kindergartners in rural New Mexico to NASA scientists in New York City), I’ve developed excellent communication skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to empathetically support and empower people from highly diverse backgrounds in science and technology, and beyond.

Connect with me to learn more about my innovative STEM education work (and more)!

me @ lilykdonaldson.com | arttechnically.org 

Lily Donaldson

Lily K. Donaldson

I’m a Planetarian, Computer Science teacher and an advocate for STEM and Arts Education working to bridge educational gaps, especially among disadvantaged K-12 students. 

As a technologist and educator that’s worked with people from all walks of life (from kindergartners in rural New Mexico to NASA scientists in New York City), I’ve developed excellent communication skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to empathetically support and empower people from highly diverse backgrounds in science and technology, and beyond.

Connect with me to learn more about my innovative STEM education work (and more)!

me @ lilykdonaldson.com | arttechnically.org 

Recent Posts

Spooky Mad Science Expo

Spooky Mad Science Expo

Halloween comes early for Art Technically! Had fun with the kids of the WAL Spooky Mad Science Expo coding Halloween cards yesterday using Art Technically’s Love Letters lesson plan.

DC Spring and Summer 2019

DC Spring and Summer 2019

National Park Service week, cherry blossom season, Kennedy Center, and the Apollo anniversary at the national mall.

Complex Problems Program Leader

Complex Problems Program Leader

Lily was the program leader of an American University first-year “Complex Problems” seminar called “Reality: Distorted, Augmented, or Otherwise.”

AU Cheerleading 2018-2019 Season

AU Cheerleading 2018-2019 Season

American University Cheerleading Season 2018-2019 ending with NCA College Cheerleading Nationals in Daytona April 2019.

Assembly Language Final Project for OoCS

Assembly Language Final Project for OoCS

This is a game written entirely in Assembly language. The game features a sprite inspired by Tamagotchi. The hardware includes a microcontroller, LED screen, potentiometer, and a piezo.

Predictive Policing Module

Predictive Policing Module

An example of Average Kerneling and Heat Mapping for use with Predictive Policing. Coded in p5.js.

Support CMN and Win a Yeti Cooler!

Support CMN and Win a Yeti Cooler!

Donate to Children’s Miracle Network to earn a raffle ticket towards winning a limited edition Yeti Tundra High Country cooler!

P5.js Project: License Plate Generator

P5.js Project: License Plate Generator

This is a module that outputs some random examples of Virginia style license plates (3 numbers and 3 letters). It is written for CSC 350: Intro to Discrete Structures. It is written in P5.js.

P5.js Project: Permutations

P5.js Project: Permutations

This is a module that takes a set of data and outputs how many numbers (with a certain number of given digits) can be made from the set. It is written for CSC 350: Intro to Discrete Structures. It is written in P5.js.

AU Stickers Fundraising Goal Met!

AU Stickers Fundraising Goal Met!

I’m super excited to announce that the AU Sticker Project has surpassed it’s $200 goal! As of writing, the Sticker Project has raised a total of $277.86 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

AU Stickers for Children’s Miracle Network

AU Stickers for Children’s Miracle Network

I’m selling American University inspired stickers in benefit of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals! Put them on your laptop, phone, water bottles, notebooks, folders, and anything else your heart desires. All stickers are between $1.50 and $3.50 depending on the size.