Benefits Of Inquiry-Based Learning For Middle-Schoolers
To understand how inquiry-based learning is beneficial to students, it’s important to have a clear idea of what it means. Put simply, inquiry-based learning is an approach that emphasizes the student’s role in the learning process. Instead of the teach …
Winged Microchip is Smallest-ever Human-made Flying Structure
Northwestern University engineers announced the newest capability of microchips: the ability to fly. The microflier is a grain-of-sand-sized microchip with propellers that are guided by the wind. With this new technology, scientists will be able to, “m …
NASA Shells Out Contracts In September
In September, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced a number of suitors for space mission contracts. The US government is the single largest investor in the space industry but cannot conduct all operations on its own. To m …
Unique STEM Homework Assignments for Elementary School Students
Are you an elementary school teacher looking for ways to integrate STEM into your classroom without using the same worksheets? Then this article is for you! Below are five unique homework assignments elementary school students can do to foster their S …
Common STEM Themes to Include in Your Lesson
Are you curious about how to create a better lesson plan for your STEM students? There are certain characteristics and themes you want to include in your lesson that will keep students engaged. Additionally, it is important to include these themes beca …
Celebrating Women in STEM: Pioneering Innovation and Sustainability
by Sydnie Seibert Every February 11, the global STEM community comes together to recognize the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a United Nations designated observance that highlights women’s contributions to science and calls for greate …
Social Learning in STEM
As the years go by, new learning styles become standard practice, and society adapts to those learning styles. Some stay, some are just fads, but one learning style that always seems to be prevalent is social learning. While you might not know what soc …
Celebrating Black Inventors and Scientists During Black History Month
By Kirsten Best Why Black History Month Matters Black History Month was first conceptualized in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson when founding the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. He later established the nation’s first-ever Negro Hist …
Using Calls to Action to Improve Your Middle Schoolers’ Learning Experience
Now more than ever, students need ways to engage with activities beyond the classroom or Zoom meeting. The pandemic has unfortunately contributed to a large amount of learning loss as many schools have been forced to shut down, move online, have shorte …
Do You Want to Be a Future Engineer? Read This for Tips!
Do you want to be an engineer when you grow up? Do you want to build and fix things when you grow up? If so, there is a good chance that you want to be a future engineer. There are plenty of opportunities for students who want to be engineers when they …
How to Promote Classroom Learning Through Cognitive Psychology
All students have experienced it at least once: A lecture so boring that sleeping upright feels like the best option. Even if the content of the lecture sounds interesting at first, a boring presentation can cause students to become completely disinte …
Why Does Latin America Have So Many Volcanoes?
Have you ever wondered where all the volcanoes are? Well, they’re spread out across the world, seemingly, at random. However, they still manage to span every continent, including Antarctica, and they can even be found underwater. It’s also true that m …
Top 8 STEM/Sci-Fi Movies and Documentaries to Check Out
Are you looking for something new to watch? Interested in all things STEM? Then this is the article for you! Here are our top eight must-watch STEM-related films in the past year. 1. The Mitchells vs. The Machines Genre: Family Feature/ Comedy/ Sci- …
Psychology Research and Breakthroughs of 2021
2021 has been a year filled with growth, especially for the psychology field. Researchers and psychologists are working harder than ever to make new discoveries and technologies despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this has made it harder to complet …
How To Make Your Office Cleaner and Greener!
Believe it or not — most pollution is produced by large companies and corporations. But it’s not just oil companies, either! It could even include your office. There are many resources that go into keeping a physical workspace up-and-running. There’s …
Video Games and STEM: A Symbiotic Relationship
What better way to learn than when you are having fun? The STEM fields are the most intimidating for young high school students as they form themselves and prepare for a career. One might imagine formal events, like winning a Nobel Prize, or boring blu …
STEM College Admissions: How to Stand Out as a Future Innovator When Applying to College
By Elijah Casillas Students and parents seeking in-the-trenches insights on applying to college gained valuable tips from a recent webinar led by NSTEM President Ken Hecht and featuring college admissions expert Dr. Pamela Ng, Ph …
The Economic Impacts of COVID-19
People are capable of incredible feats of wealth and productivity but, like every other creature on Earth, we are subject to the forces of nature. Some of those forces bring about great abundance of prosperity and joy while others only spell destructio …
5 Steps for Teaching Robotics Virtually
Contrary to what you might initially think, teaching robotics virtually offers a wealth of opportunities to assist your students in building killer robots. It’s never too early for kids to consider how they might help put down the inevitable robot rebe …
3 Hands-On Tech Activities for Middle Schoolers
Technology can be difficult to introduce in younger grades. By the time students get to middle school, more complex technology topics can be introduced. Engaging students is crucial for STEM activities to keep them motivated and interested. Technology …
Equity vs Equality: The Crucial Difference
NSTEM has loudly and proudly abided by the I.D.E.A. values: Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access. Just by glancing at our intern page, you’ll see that inclusivity and diversity are not only a part of our mission but a vital part of our organizati …
So Your Teen Says They Want to Be a Doctor: A Med Student’s Guide for Parents
By Ryan Brownlee, 3rd Year Medical Student, Medical College of Georgia & Founder of AspiringMD.com When a teen first says, “I think I want to be a doctor,” parents often feel a mix of pride, excitement, and… a little panic. Is this a serious intere …
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 …
8 STEM Majors for Students Interested in Engineering
Colleges have many different departments to choose from and many different majors in those departments. Students who think about putting things together and figuring out what is wrong with machines usually major in engineering. Engineering is a great f …
