What is Sustainable Development? Sustainability is a difficult concept to define and therefore has multiple definitions. Sustainability is made up of three pillars: economic, environmental and social. Sustainable development is vital for our future as a collective society. The most accepted definition for sustainable development is: development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability […]
Archives for May 2021
Shining a Spotlight on LGBTQ+ in STEM
Visibility Representation is so important, especially in career fields that are so extensive. When LGBTQ+ students see themselves represented in something that interests them, they see that field as a safe space for them. LGBT high school seniors whose STEM curriculum included positive LGBT content are twice as likely to choose a college major in those […]
4 Key Components for Successful Mentorship
There have probably been countless moments in your life when you have leaned on someone for advice and support. Whether it be a family member, friend, professor, or other, the importance of mentors is undeniable. For students in a high-tech, ever-changing, competition-driven field like STEM, the importance of mentorship is only amplified. While mentorship comes […]
Silly Science: Why Teachers Should Let Students Explore STEM in Elementary
Nurture Their Dreams We all know every kid dreams of growing an octopus in their aquarium, then moving it to the bathtub, then the pond behind their house until it’s roughly the size of a bus, naming that octopus friend Larry, and taking Larry to school on Earth Day to show their friends this wonder […]
4 STEM Majors for High Schoolers Who Want to Work with Animals
Humans Tolerated, Animals Welcomed! So, after enduring years of working alongside human classmates in high school, you’ve decided you want to pursue a degree that qualifies you to work with animals. I don’t blame you, animals tend to make much better companions than troublesome classmates. I’m joking, of course! Wanting to work with and help […]
10 (Non-COVID Related) Major Scientific Achievements in 2020
With so many disappointing moments in 2020, it can be easy to want to forget the year entirely. We shouldn’t, however, brush aside the incredible scientific discoveries and breakthroughs that occurred in this infamous year. Below are ten of the most groundbreaking (and non- COVID-related) scientific achievements of 2020. 1. Space Enthusiasts Advance Our Understanding […]
