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Bringing Science Teaching into the Real World with the New MULTIPLIERS Open Schooling Hub

​[[{“value”:” CC-BY, provided by author Are you a science educator looking for free, cutting-edge materials to explore complex socio-scientific issues in and out of the classroom? Then look no further! The MULTIPLIERS Open Schooling Hub is a new platform hosting a wealth of teaching and learning resources for educators aiming to bring science teaching into the real world. Eight toolkits…

What could you achieve with a career in primary care nursing?

What could you achieve with a career in primary care nursing?

​[[{“value”:” What could you achieve with a career in primary care nursing? Published: Do you want a rewarding and fulfilling career that improves the lives of others? Would you like to participate in community-focused work in which no two days are the same? Are you interested in using your kindness and compassion to help other people? If so, Dr Julia…

A Milestone Year: The Million Girls Moonshot Expands Reach and Impact in Year 3

A Milestone Year: The Million Girls Moonshot Expands Reach and Impact in Year 3

​[[{“value”:” Launched in 2020, the Million Girls Moonshot is a five-year initiative of STEM Next Opportunity Fund aimed at engaging millions more girls and youth across the United States in quality out-of-school time (OST) STEM learning experiences. Three recent reports capturing insights from Year 3 (September 2022 – August 2023) highlight the initiative’s enormous impact and ongoing success to inspire…

Fun STEM Activities for Halloween and Thanksgiving

​[[{“value”:” These fall holiday activities will have you building skeletons, chucking pumpkins, exploring careers, and more! With Halloween and Thanksgiving seasons upon us, celebrate with the best STEM resources for home or classroom. Your students will be smiling, laughing, and learning along the way as they complete exciting activities paired with STEM careers. Check out what Career In STEM® has…

Improving attention and focus in classroom environments

Improving attention and focus in classroom environments

​[[{“value”:” Improving attention and focus in classroom environments Published: Maintaining students’ concentration has often been a challenge, but for many teachers, this is now especially true thanks to the rise of technology and the consequences of disrupted schooling leftover from the COVID-19 pandemic. At the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in the US, Dr Agatha Lenartowicz and Dr Jennie…

Massachusetts STEM Week, Oct. 21-25

​[[{“value”:” October 21-25 is Massachusetts STEM Week. Events scheduled for the MetroWest area include: Tuesday October 22, 10AM: Backyard and Beyond: Working in the Garden at the Discovery Museum in Acton Tuesday, October 22, 3:30PM: Vinci STEAM Robotics Workshop at the Needham Free Library, Grades 3-7 Wednesday, October 23, 1PM: Early Career STEM Alumni Panel hosted by Mass Bay Community College…

Curiosity Box: A Comprehensive Review

Curiosity Box: A Comprehensive Review

​[[{“value”:” The Curiosity Box presents itself as the “world’s first subscription for thinkers,” a bold claim that invites scrutiny. This review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the Curiosity Box, going beyond the initial glance to assess its value proposition. We’ll explore its pros and cons, examine the quality and variety of its contents, and consider whether it lives…

Webinars for High Schoolers: Intellectual Property — What is it? Who is it for?

​[[{“value”:” Lemelson-MIT is presenting three webinars for high-school students to explore Intellectual Property (IP) — how to protect ideas. The webinars are useful for debate clubs to learn more about this year’s national debate topic on IP but are open to all. Register here. Orientation to the intellectual property system: September 11 (recording available here) Hot topics regarding U.S. IP…

Northeastern University Splash, Nov. 9

​ Registration is now open for Northeastern University Splash, a daylong event offering workshops for students in grades 8-12 run by undergraduate students. Class topics include robotics, film, medicine, comedy, and philosophy. The event will take place on Saturday, November 9 in Ryder Hall on Northeastern’s campus and is free, with lunch and merchandise included. Students can register here.