Sensor Imaging
Image credit Detecting objects underground using imaging and sensor technology has always presented a challenge to those seeking to look below the Earth’s surface. Many times, while digging underground, one must rely on poorly-kept records to search fo …
Geomagnetic Storm Destroys SpaceX Satellites
In early February, an aerospace company going by the name “SpaceX” managed to launch 49 satellites into space. The satellites were part of a program called “Starlink”. The initial purpose of this program was to provide fast internet service for custome …
International Women’s Day
Image credit “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” This is this year’s theme for the United Nations’ observance of International Women’s Day on March 8th. The United Nations first recognized March 8th as International Women’s Day in 1975. …
March: Literacy Month
I hope that everyone wished Dr. Seuss a happy birthday on March 2nd! In honor of the legendary children’s author, the National Education Association assigned March 2nd to be “Read Across America” Day. This special day kicks off Literacy Month which enc …
The World’s Methane Ultra-Emitters
Using satellites, a group of scientists from France and the United States has successfully identified a number of methane “ultra-emitters” which produce approximately 8-12% of the methane leaking into the Earth’s atmosphere. According to scientist Tom …
The Importance of Music in Education
Overtime we have witnessed the elaboration and connection that links music and intelligence. Certain studies, typically conducted by universities, show the science that supports the fact that students who incorporate music into their education tend to …
Black History Month
African Americans are extremely underrepresented in STEM careers. Jobs in STEM have increased by 79% since 1990, yet African Americans only make up 9% of the U.S. STEM workforce today. So, here are a few inspiring black inventors and innovators in STEM …
STEM News – Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers
Since the first widely used cancer screening test was developed in 1923, technology has transformed for many groundbreaking discoveries in cancer testing (American Cancer Society). One of these was the development of genetic testing for hereditary can …
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
February 24th is national Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day! It’s an entire day dedicated to inspiring young women to pursue a future in engineering. The number of girls entering engineering fields has increased over the years, but in 2019, only 15 p …
Pluto Day
Do you know what special day February 18th is? It’s Pluto Day! This national holiday celebrates the discovery of the legendary dwarf planet, Pluto. Pluto’s Discovery Pluto was officially discovered on February 18th, 1930, by Clyde Tombaugh, an American …
Cutting Down Waste In The Classroom!
Have you ever sat back to think about how much waste occurs within your class? A Union of Professionals found that 4.7 pounds of waste is generated every single day, with a majority of that waste coming from schools. Check out these tips to help minimi …
Ultimate College-Preparedness Checklist!
College might seem light years away when you enter your first year of high school, but it is closer than you may think. Those four years will fly by and soon you will have to make a decision on which path to take in your senior year. The earlier you st …
How Artistic Creativity Can Be Used in STEM!
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 …
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 th …
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 displ …
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 t …
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 …
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 solsti …
How to Explain the COVID Vaccine to Your Children
The Coronavirus pandemic has created many changes and new norms for our society. Although many people have been vaccinated in the past for a variety of diseases, the vaccines used to prevent COVID-19 have more buzz around them than has been seen in a l …
What is Interdisciplinary Learning?
Interdisciplinary means that the learning occurs with knowledge from many different areas of study. For example, a STEM focus on learning occurs when the students learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the same time and understand ho …
5 Living STEM Leaders Your Students Should Know
Who doesn’t love to reminisce about STEM rock stars of yore like Marie Curie and Albert Einstein? I sure do! But while it’s always fun to rap about Curie’s two Nobel Prizes and Einstein’s infamous disdain for quantum mechanics, it’s easy to forget grea …
Most recent biology breakthroughs
When skimming any biology textbook, one can notice many significant advances have occurred lately. Nevertheless, more meaningful and even rarer advances are breakthroughs. A breakthrough is more than just an advance. For something to be a breakthrough, …
Debunking the Most Popular ADHD Misconception
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of many significantly misunderstood diagnoses in the world. In fact, even psychologists have misconceptions about ADHD, so you’re not the only one in the dark. Hopefully, as someone with ADHD, I c …
Flying Close To the Sun: Understanding Nuclear Energy
One of today’s biggest political and societal issues is that of environmental preservation and reparations. Humanity’s habits of burning fossil fuels and other means of generating energy has had a destabilizing effect on the global ecosystem. Risi …
