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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 […]
December 21, 2022
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 […]
December 7, 2022
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 […]
November 23, 2022
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 […]
November 9, 2022
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 […]
October 26, 2022
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 […]
October 12, 2022
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 […]
September 28, 2022
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 […]
September 14, 2022
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 […]
August 24, 2022
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 10, 2022
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 […]
July 27, 2022
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 […]
July 13, 2022
Hello everyone, With the summer months upon us, you’ve probably noticed a lot of construction going on in your own city or nearby highway. I know […]
June 29, 2022
Hello, everyone! Most of you are likely familiar with the world of computer programming – at least to some degree. You’ve probably heard of text-based programming […]
June 15, 2022
For this month’s blog, we are excited to introduce Naomi Meredith. Naomi just finished her 10th year as an elementary teacher and is a STEM superstar! […]
June 1, 2022
Your room is packed up for the summer. The posters are down from the walls for that district-wide painting project. You are just about ready to […]
May 18, 2022
To close out my blog posts for the school year, I interviewed eight public school teachers and librarians. They asked to remain anonymous, but here is […]
May 4, 2022
“May the Force be with you,” is a phrase that undoubtedly brings up memories of Star Wars (even if you aren’t a fan). With that being […]
April 20, 2022
Back when I was in graduate school, between researching the theoretical interior of neutron stars and teaching undergraduate physics classes and labs, by far my favorite […]
April 6, 2022
It’s National Robotics Week, an annual celebration to “inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) […]
March 23, 2022
Why STEM Education? Why STEM? Isn’t it just another fad? Why should I have to teach it? These are questions I heard often as a teacher. […]
March 9, 2022
Hello everyone, When it comes to the STEM subjects, we often think of a scientist in a lab following rigid procedures or an engineer relying […]
February 23, 2022
Step into Eric Tanger’s classroom, and you’ll see no desks or chairs. In one corner of the room, a student uses computer-aided design (CAD) and a […]
February 9, 2022
Student engagement has been a topic of discussion for decades. As a former teacher, I hate to admit that even when I was in school I […]
January 26, 2022
Anytime you’ve seen pictures of outer space – whether it be a stunning image of a spiral galaxy or a sprawling, majestic nebula – you probably […]
January 12, 2022
It’s always good to try new things! Start this new semester with a fresh state of mind. Check out the best research-based pedagogical methodologies that you […]
December 29, 2021
This generation of students has not experienced a world without social media. Good or bad, most students use social media every day and are influenced by […]
December 8, 2021
Hello everyone! In the process of collaborating with colleagues and other STEM-centered organizations, we here at STEM Education Works often get the opportunity to meet gifted […]
November 10, 2021
The Indiana Department of Education announced Tuesday, October 26th that Sharita Ware is Indiana’s Teacher of the Year! Ware teaches engineering and technology at East Tipp […]
October 13, 2021
When I was a kid, I had a pair of Star Wars walkie talkies that I got for Christmas one year. They were especially cool because, […]