STEM EDUCATION WORKS BLOG
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January 12, 2022
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 […]
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December 29, 2021
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 […]
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December 8, 2021
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 […]
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November 10, 2021
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 […]
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October 13, 2021
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, […]
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September 15, 2021
September 15, 2021
Have you found yourself in a new position as a STEM teacher? Are you a veteran STEM teacher but are looking for some new ideas and […]
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September 1, 2021
September 1, 2021
When you think about robots, maybe you picture some kind of highly advanced android straight out of science fiction. Or maybe you imagine that little robot […]
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August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021
We made it to the beginning of another year. We survived the chaos of the 2020-21 school year in which I believe many teachers and students […]
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August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021
Pop culture can greatly influence students’ opinions of STEM. What they see around them every day inevitably affects their interests and impacts their educational and career […]
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August 4, 2021
August 4, 2021
Today coding is everywhere; in nearly every job field and in everyday life. More than ever, it is important that students have a strong understanding of […]
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July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021
Queue the “X-Files” music. Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve always been interested in – heck, obsessed with – the paranormal. I can remember […]
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July 21, 2021
July 21, 2021
I’m a librarian. My favorite phrase is, “I read the books, I don’t do the math.” But in today’s data-filled world, that’s just not going to […]
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July 14, 2021
July 14, 2021
An important part of student engagement in STEM education is the ability to show connection with what students are learning and the real world, giving relevance […]
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June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021
Remember the 8-minute abs craze? We can beat that. Here’s 7-minute professional development (PD)! Pecha Kucha is Japanese for “chit chat.” It’s a storytelling format […]
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June 23, 2021
June 23, 2021
A couple of Mondays ago (June 14th), the STEM Education Works team had the immense privilege of putting on a workshop for the Indiana GEAR UP […]
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June 16, 2021
June 16, 2021
This Saturday, June 19th, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation and African American freedom. This date, over 150 years ago, was […]
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June 9, 2021
June 9, 2021
“Early coding, or precoding, offers children experiences that integrate communication, thinking, and problem-solving. These are 21st-century skills that are valuable for children’s future success in our […]
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June 1, 2021
June 1, 2021
Marla Rosenthal is the Innovation Specialist at Discovery Elementary School. She is a STEM leader and has built an amazing program from the ground up. We […]
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May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021
The end is in sight! Summer vacation is days or weeks away. Right now I’m sure you are all feeling so many emotions, not the least […]
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May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
Hey there, everyone! Dr. Jake here again and I’ve been busy lately learning the ins and outs of our Glowforge laser cutting/engraving tools. Utilizing a 40/45 […]
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May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
Aliyah Hirji is a high school senior in Novi, Michigan that has served in many organizations throughout the past couple of years. She is also the Chief […]
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May 5, 2021
May 5, 2021
It’s May! The sun is out, it’s warmer (hopefully) wherever you are. Maybe you are even back in school with your students. It’s the perfect time […]
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April 27, 2021
April 27, 2021
Josh Funk has a unique résumé, being both a software engineer and a children’s book author. With a long list of awards and accolades, we wanted […]
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April 21, 2021
April 21, 2021
It’s Dr. Jake again, and I have an out-of-this-world story for you today! It’s the story of an intrepid little wrench that made history and fulfilled […]
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April 14, 2021
April 14, 2021
… Let’s listen to podcasts in my big brown shoe. Adam Sandler would agree that podcasts are a great way to get some professional development during […]
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April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021
Has your alma mater recently started an esports team? At first, it might be difficult to understand why they would, especially if you’ve never been into […]
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March 31, 2021
March 31, 2021
For students who are deaf or hard of hearing, some of their needs are often overlooked. Luckily, we have people like Shireen Hafeez, the Founder of […]
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March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
It’s March. We’re still in the middle at the end of a pandemic (hopefully). You’re tired. Your students are tired. Enter St. Patrick’s Day, a celebration […]
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March 10, 2021
March 10, 2021
Hey everybody! Dr. Jake here again. I’ve been learning quite a bit about 3D printing over the past few weeks and I’m proud to say that […]
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March 3, 2021
March 3, 2021
“I want to be an astronaut; a rocket scientist; a doctor” is what you typically hear from children when talking about their future careers. Don’t get […]
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