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March 12, 2024
Pi Day: a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and the wonders of math. How many digits of pi can you recite? 3.14159265 … that’s all I’ve got. […]
February 27, 2024
The 411 on Text-Based Coding If you’re anything like me, the thought of learning text-based coding can be a total buzzkill. Maybe it’s ’cause I came […]
February 13, 2024
Hello everyone! For today’s blog, I’m proud to present to you the first of many installments of a new blog series I like to call, “The […]
January 30, 2024
As educators, we continually seek fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to enhance our teaching, especially in the ever-evolving realm of STEM education. I’ve found TED Talks […]
January 16, 2024
Superheroes, STEM, and Me Embracing my unabashed nerdiness, my love for Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, DC, and all things space-related has seamlessly woven itself into […]
January 2, 2024
Hello again everyone – and Happy New Year! With 2024 upon us, I’m here to remind you to mark your calendars for April 8th, for an […]
December 19, 2023
A few weeks ago, I packed my bags and hopped on a plane to Texas. My mission? Play with some robots; and just like everything else […]
November 14, 2023
If you’ve ever dipped your toes into the educational pool, you’ll know that buzzwords flow in and out of fashion faster than TikTok trends. Is STEM […]
October 31, 2023
Hello all … and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Given the special occasion, I thought I’d make today’s blog extra scary by serving you up some spooky STEM facts. […]
October 17, 2023
So you’ve heard about ChatGPT and the marvels of artificial intelligence, but how does this fit into your classroom? We’ll unpack the basics of AI and […]
October 3, 2023
Remember those school days when the most exciting thing was getting a break from the daily grind? In middle school, I had the privilege of experiencing […]
September 19, 2023
I don’t mean to boast, but as someone with a Ph.D. in Physics, I happen to think I know quite a bit about the subject of […]
September 5, 2023
September is a month that brings a change of seasons and the return to classrooms. But did you know it’s also Read a New Book Month? […]
August 22, 2023
Have you ever been smacked by the realization that your cherished beliefs are, in fact, a lie? Well, get ready for another dose of that as […]
August 8, 2023
For today’s blog, we have a special treat for you! I recently got a chance to talk to a friend that I met back in my […]
July 25, 2023
image credit Cradle of Aviation Museum Hey there, everyone! Get ready to buckle up and prepare for a fun-filled flight as we delve into the extraordinary […]
July 11, 2023
As the school year comes to a close, educators often reflect on their experiences and explore the innovative tools and technologies that have positively impacted teaching […]
June 27, 2023
Are we alone in the universe? Well, not sure if you knew this, but just recently we received an alien message from Mars! Well, kinda. Last […]
June 13, 2023
Welcome back to another wild time-traveling adventure! Today, we’ve got a story that will make you question the morals of goldsmiths, get your mind blown by […]
May 30, 2023
Have you ever found yourself falling down an Alice in Wonderland-level rabbit hole trying to figure out the origin of a word? I definitely have! This […]
May 17, 2023
Educators and students alike face some difficult and unique challenges in the modern computer science classroom. Especially when it comes to tackling the “meat and cheese” […]
May 3, 2023
As an educator, you have a unique understanding of the needs of your students and classroom, making you an ideal candidate for receiving grant funding; yet, […]
April 19, 2023
Are you looking to finance your STEM studio or makerspace? In this blog post, we’ll share tips and strategies for finding grants. Stay tuned for our […]
April 5, 2023
Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. That’s terrific news because, in both the present and the future, hydrogen is proving to […]
March 22, 2023
It seems like everyone is talking about ChatGPT, the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform that is taking the world by storm. If you haven’t had a […]
March 8, 2023
STEM is one prominent area in education where there is a significant equity gap among students. This occurs because many students, particularly those from low-income families, […]
February 22, 2023
National Engineers Week Pull out your graph paper and put on your hard hats, folks; it’s National Engineers Week! National Engineers Week is observed by more […]
February 7, 2023
Selecting the best software for your 3D printer can feel like an overwhelming task, especially if you are operating on a limited budget. In this week’s […]
January 25, 2023
The “E” in STEM, “Engineering”, is a lot more diverse than it’s perceived to be. This week I was able to have a conversation with Jesse […]
January 11, 2023
(Image source: BBC) Just last month, on December 5, 2022, scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory fired up a series of 192 ultraviolet lasers pointed at […]