10 Summer STEM Programs for Middle Schoolers

As summer approaches, it also brings forth a lot of new opportunities for middle schoolers in particular. Especially for those interested in STEM, there’s a large number of programs available that delve into every aspect of science, technology, enginee …

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 …

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 …

How To Integrate Useful Technology Into The Classroom To Better Promote STEM Learning

Over many years, technology has evolved from telegraphs and Gutenburg’s printing press, to highly advanced mobile phones that can send and receive data in seconds and 3-dimensional printing. These technologies and many others have changed our culture i …

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 …

How NSTEM™ Can Ease Your Transition to College

Transitions, regardless of circumstances, are difficult. It is common to feel overwhelmed by, and underprepared for, many of life’s passages. A particularly challenging one can be the leap to higher education. For many, this period is marked by moving …

How One Latina Impacted the STEM World!

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 o …

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

Image credits 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 l …

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 …

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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 …