3 Hispanic Women Who Changed the STEM World!
As Hispanic-Heritage month approaches, it’s important to recognize the influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. It’s especially important to reflect on the contributions Hispanic women have made in …
Assuring Students with Disabilities Are Heard in STEM
Those with disabilities may often feel excluded or unwelcome in certain spaces. In a field like STEM where differences are extremely beneficial, disabilities should not be an impediment to excelling in a STEM career or classroom. With that being said, …
4 Must-Have STEM Technologies
As experts forecast computer science and engineering skills as crucial to the future workforce, K–12 schools should be rapidly implementing STEM programs in order to prepare their students to be the leaders of tomorrow. Schools have found many differen …
What is Environmental Science?
NSTEM and Sustainability We now live in a modern, consumerist, and urban existence throughout the developed world. Every day, we continue to consume an alarming amount of natural resources. Here at the National STEM Honor Society, we are committed to e …
Why Should I Learn to Code?
Coding. What is it, why is it necessary, and do I need to learn it? To answer the first question, it’s best to start with what coding is for. Coding is used to give directions and communicate with computers and machines so they can perform the tasks th …
How to Integrate Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom
Image Credits Instead of scolding students for bad behavior there are a variety of different techniques that can transform the learning environment. One of the most effective and essential strategies is positive reinforcement, which is the promotion of …
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 …
5 Ways Technology is Changing Medicine
Medicine has gone through a paradigm shift within the recent years. Less than 200 years ago, there were no vaccines, no treatments and often the only way to prevent catching a disease was self-isolation. Now, we have eradicated diseases like Smallpox, …
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 …
A Second Earth: Where to Go From Here
The Universe is constantly expanding. Our knowledge of the universe is constantly expanding as well. As we reach further and further into the solar system and space, and the threat of climate change lingers on, astronomers turn to the idea of ‘space co …
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 intr …
Bringing a Career Fair to the Classroom
Not all schools are able to have career fairs but it is crucial for students to know about different careers, especially in STEM. This is important because so many STEM jobs are unfilled by possible employees. It is critical that students know about th …
How Climate Change has Devastated Latin America
Much of the discourse surrounding climate change is centered in the U.S. However, everyone is affected by it whether they like it or not. So, today, we’re going to take a look at one of the other Americas: Latin America. Photo by Chris LeBoutillier The …
Six Ways Parents Can Support STEM Habits
Your children’s teachers may be drilling the importance and benefits of STEM education and exploration into their heads, but how can you continue to emphasize STEM’s value in the home? Continue reading for six ways parents can support STEM habits when …
Failing Forward: Implementing the Growth Mindset in College Classrooms
Not-So-Humble Beginnings In high school, I was the valedictorian of my class. I will admit I reveled in the title quite a bit, given I never studied very hard. I was even more exultant after being admitted to UCLA, my top college choice. Little did I k …
Objections to Teaching STEM and How to Overcome Them
There are quite a few objections to STEM education that teachers express. Here is a list of a few of those objections and possible solutions. 1. STEM education is messy. Let’s be real. Life is not always perfect. Most things take time and effort and ca …
Building Problem Solving Skills with Art in STEM
Do you love to be creative? Do you enjoy taking part in art classes, while also enjoying your STEM courses? Art can help you build problem-solving skills in your STEM classes. So if you enjoy art and STEM, this is the article for you! Newfound Sense of …
Ways to Use Breakout Rooms in the Zoom Classroom
Zoom is a wonderful application that allows you to converse with people all around the world. During the pandemic, Zoom has brought people together in more ways than one. If you are a teacher, there is a method of breaking the virtual Zoom classroom i …
How to Introduce Sustainability to Elementary School Students
Schools worldwide are focusing their efforts on influencing their students to make the world a better place. For example, by promoting volunteering and fundraising events. To further help their community, students must be aware of the significant effec …
High School Student interested in Computer Science? Read this!
Computer science is one of the fastest-growing careers, with a job outlook of 15%, which is higher than many other occupations. If you are interested in the subject and want to pursue a career in such a lucrative field, then this article is for you! Be …
The Benefits of Using Digital Resources for High School Students
Over a year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm. Since then, life has become increasingly digital, especially for students. Work from home has become the new norm, and Zoom has taken over as the classroom for most students. This has led …
Ways to Build a Strong Virtual Classroom
Do you want to know how to build a better virtual classroom? It can be difficult to engage with students on virtual calls when we are accustomed to in person learning. Teachers are still adjusting to online features, while students are not engaged in t …
Five Tips for Teaching Online Learning
COVID-19 has forced teachers to become Zoom Wizards and GoogleMeet Masters…or at least they’re trying. Teaching online, especially with younger students, is no easy feat. If you are nervous and worried about the effectiveness of teaching remotely, kn …
Building Problem Solving Skills with Art in STEM
Do you love to be creative? Do you enjoy taking part in art classes, while also enjoying your STEM courses? Art can help you build problem-solving skills in your STEM classes. So if you enjoy art and STEM, this is the article for you! Newfound Sense of …
