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 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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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” […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 (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 […]

Image courtesy of Expeditions in Education   We are so excited to introduce you to Expeditions in Education, an organization that focuses on STEM education through […]

To most of us, YouTube is simply a source of entertainment. Believe it or not, it’s an excellent resource for teaching STEM subjects, too! In today’s […]

STEM isn’t just for the classroom. It’s all around us, and it’s important to make those connections for our students. This week we’re going to take […]

In September’s blog, I shared with you reasons why 3D printing should be a part of your library programming. If you haven’t checked it out, here’s […]

Professional development (PD) plays an important role in staying up-to-date on the best practices in STEM education. However, it can be difficult to decide how to […]

Hello everyone,   Today we have a very special guest for this week’s blog! Geoffrey Lentner is a longtime friend of mine and fellow Purdue University […]

What if all it took to gain access to 3D printing technology was your library card? Libraries have long been an equalizer in providing equitable access […]

Collaboration is a skill that today’s students will need for the rest of their lives. It is essential not only in the classroom but also in […]

Hello, everyone! With school starting back up, it’s time for students and teachers alike to return to the classroom. As most of you already know, the […]

August. It’s probably one of the toughest months of the year for teachers. Some teachers are setting up for the new school year. Others are attending […]

3D printing is a lot like skydiving; everyone wants to do it, but it’s a little nerve-wracking and there are a lot of unknowns. As a […]