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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

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 […]

Why 3D Printing Belongs in Education 3D printing goes beyond building cool objects. It’s a powerful tool for building skills. Whether you’re teaching elementary students about […]

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 […]