Ken Denmead Archives

April Was Extra Geeky for the DC Area!

May 1, 2012Helene McLaughlin1

I’m guessing when you think of the Nation’s Capital, it’s likely your thoughts steer more towards politics and government, rather than science and engineering. Living in the DC area has always proved to be full of interesting places to visit and sights to see. I will admit that I take for granted the attractions of the […]

Launch Day For The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists

November 1, 2011Ken Denmead

Today is the day! If you hadn’t heard, the new book filled with exciting science experiments to do with your kids comes out today. I’m really excited about this book, because it shares both my passion for science, as well …

Just One Week Until The Geek Dad’s Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists Hits Shelves

October 25, 2011Ken Denmead

We are only a week away from the launch of the newest GeekDad book, The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists. If you’ve ever wanted to share the wonders of science with your kids at home, this book will …

Review:The Geek Dad Book For Aspiring Mad Scientists by Ken Denmead

October 19, 2011Nicole Wakelin1

I don’t think there’s anyone out there that hasn’t imagined themselves a mad scientist at least once. For me, it was every time they made me wear those crazy goggles in science class while I waited for something to bubble over or change color or let out noxious fumes. I couldn’t help but hear an evil little […]

Review: The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists

October 19, 2011Admin

I don’t think there’s anyone out there that hasn’t imagined themselves a mad scientist at least once. For me, it was every time they made me wear those crazy goggles in science class while I waited for something to bubble …

Pre-Order The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

October 16, 2011Admin

I’m really very excited about the impending launch of the newest GeekDad book, The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists. This book takes the winning formula of projects for parents and kids to share, and turns it up to …

Pre-Order The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists

October 12, 2011Ken Denmead

I’m really very excited about the impending launch of the newest GeekDad book, The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists. This book takes the winning formula of projects for parents and kids to share, and turns it up to …

Ken Denmead on The Functional Nerds Podcast

June 14, 2011John Anealio

Ken Denmead talks about the new GeekDad Book today on the Functional Nerds Podcast. Click here to listen to the full interview and to learn how to win a copy of the new book: Ken Denmead on The Functional Nerds …

The Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun is 1 Week Away

April 26, 2011Ken Denmead

In just one week, The Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family will hit the proverbial shelves (the actual shelves, at least at my local Borders and Barnes & …

The Geek Dad’s Guide to Weekend Fun is Almost Here!

April 19, 2011Ken Denmead

I don’t do a lot of direct PR for the Geek Dad books here on GeekDad, which is probably a mistake, but it’s always felt a bit funny using this community forum for personal promotion. On the other hand, I’m …

Lego R/C Cars Demolition Derby

August 13, 2010Ken Denmead

LEGO bricks + R/C Cars + Demolition Derby = Fun! My publisher decided they wanted to put out a video with me and my kids working one of the projects from my book (see that link over there on the …

Review: Geek Dad Book Is as Good as Its Name

May 4, 2010Matt Blum

Ken Denmead has been editing GeekDad since September of 2007. In that time he has guided and managed this blog masterfully, and I couldn’t be prouder to be his second-in-command. I will admit to a certain amount of envy — …