From building a fully functional airplane at age 14, to earning a doctorate in Theoretical Physics at Harvard university. Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski is a first generation Cuban American that continues to break down STEM world barriers! In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, this article will cover the amazing work this Latina has contributed so far. […]
Archives for April 2025
Mental Health Services Should be Required in Schools
Mental health issues are sky-rocketing in the world and with this spike come tremendous tragedies. Students these days are labeled as the “anxious generation”, they stress about anything and everything. Will this be on the test? Did I forget to bring a calculator? Will I get too cold if I sit under the window? Why does anything […]
A Conversation with a College Professor
This conversation is between Chelsea Kowal and her former college advisor, Dr. Julie Hasenwinkel, who is Professor and Chair of the Biomedical and Chemical Engineering departments at Syracuse University. Chelsea: What are 5-10 ways that you have found to nurture students while remaining professional? Dr. Hasenwinkel: I actively try to get to know my students […]
How to Lead Your Elementary Students Through the Engineering Design Process
Do you find it difficult to introduce a confusing process to elementary students? The engineering design process is difficult to introduce to elementary students due to its complexity. Here are a few ways that the engineering design process can be introduced to elementary students. Photo by Daria Nepriakhina The Design Process Steps The engineering design […]
