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 …

Wildfires & Climate

On average, 3.35 million acres of land had been burned between 2000 and 2018. In 2020, according to a National Interagency Coordination Center report, the amount of land burned by wildfires in the West reached 8.8 million acres. In California, over twi …

Mining Plants

Image Credits Metal is a material that has made a strong indentation into our world–from being a part of the phones we use to making up medical equipment. While metals are most commonly found through mining the Earth’s crust, a new method of accessing …

The Threat to Coral Reefs: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

Since 2014, Marine biologists have been working to stop disease from completely destroying coral reefs along coastlines. Their efforts are focused on maintaining and restoring what’s left of the coral reef through gene testing and lab growth. Image Cre …

Researchers Have Made The First Comprehensive Atlas of Brain Cells

The researchers from the NIH Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies have revealed their in-depth study of the brain’s primary cortex cells. Their project, a culmination of 17 other studies, took 5 years of research and will be ef …

2021 STEM Education Virtual Event

This December, East Asia Research (EAR) and Australia’s Curtin University will be hosting a virtual event where educators, leading academics, and curriculum developers will meet to present their ideas and experiences using technology for STEM education …

The Impact of the Modern Space Race on STEM Education

It’s not old news that both Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos officially reached low-orbit in their privately owned spacecrafts. These two successful trips are just the latest renditions of the “Billionaire Space Race,” a national effort by entrepreneurs …

The Chicxulub Crater: Where Did It Come From?

Our planet Earth has gone through many changes through the millions of years of its existence, and the Earth we know today is very different from then. The landscape of Earth’s surface has at different times been extremely cold, crawling with life, and …

3 STEM Facts That Will Blow Your Mind!

STEM subjects aren’t all rocket science and formulas. In fact, you can find science, math, technology, and mathematics in your everyday life and possessions.  For example, did you know that running shoes are a product of engineering? You can learn more …

How STEM can be Used in the Arts (and How it Already Has!)

Many people have heard of the power of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. But one of these things is not like the others. What does art have to do with STEM subjects? Why is this movement so popular? Well, art and science ar …

What’s Going On with Russian Hacking?

812.67 million malware attacks occurred in the single year of 2018. This number is growing with the rise of technological advances. Approximately 92% of those attacks were delivered through a type of service that about everyone uses: Email. This attack …

DIY Terrarium

Terrariums are a great way to introduce kids to the joys of gardening. Little horticulturists will love transforming an empty jar into a little ecosystem. With just a few simple materials you’ll have an easy and engaging project that will teach kids ab …

STEM Fundraiser Ideas for Your School

Image Credits: Michael Longmire (Unsplash)      Imagine this… You went hiking with your friends one day and found some very interesting fossils! The only issue is that they are very small and hard to see with the naked eye. One of your friends tells yo …

Most recent biology breakthroughs

Image Credits 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 …

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 …

I’m scared for my next test! How do I deal with test anxiety?

You spend all night studying for your big chemistry midterm, and you’re pretty confident about your knowledge. You memorize every concept, and you have taken all the practice tests your teacher had assigned. Except, half an hour before the test, you fe …

Franklin R. Chang-Diaz: The First Latino in Space

Image Credits What once was a place that only the imagination could reach, space has taken on a much more concrete reality for Americans. The Space Age is underway, and there is much work to be done in the STEM fields to bring space closer to home. As …

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 …

STEM education: the Latest and Greatest Resources

Getting Started with STEM  Image credits NSTEM NSTEM is an amazing STEM resource for parents, students, and educators. These school- based chapters provide an extensive library of STEM resources; including curriculum, scholarships, grants, events and m …

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 …