The arts are something that is becoming more accepted within the STEM Community, so much so that some organizations may refer to it as STEAM. As explained best by EDUTopia, STEM isn’t supposed to lock students into one category, it’s intended to blend all the subjects and create connections with them all to enforce critical […]
Archives for January 2022
Why Does Diversity Matter in STEM? (Because it Does!)
From a young age, people craft a perception of where they fit into the world. Frequently, when people don’t see themselves in STEM workers or educators, they tend to gain a sense of rejection and lose their initial passion and interest. But why does this matter? Certainly, the people who are entering STEM fields will […]
Brain Boost
About one in five U.S. adults have a mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This data, taken in 2019, translates to about 51.5 million U.S. adults that live with a mental illness. One university studies a method that displays a new approach to treating patients with different mental illnesses. A team […]
STEM in Film
STEM is involved in so many aspects of our daily lives. In fact, it’s even present in the movies we watch! In this blog, I’ll be going over three films that offer a new perspective on what in STEM can achieve with their passion. These films are great to show to students in class, to […]
How Technology Has Impacted The Past Century!
When you think about technology, what is the first thing you think of? That may be a tough question! When I think about technology, so many things come to mind! Reflecting on the past century, technology has really changed the way we exist and interact with others. In this blog, I’ll be going over some […]
The Historical and Scientific Significance of the Winter Solstice!
Every year, between December 20th and 23rd, a winter solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere and results in not only the shortest day and longest night of the year, but also the start of Winter! Dating back to the Neolithic period, the winter solstice is seen by many around the world as a time to […]
