​[[{“value”:” Exploiting an immune response to alter the side effects of cancer treatment Published: Chemotherapy remains a powerful but unpleasant treatment for cancer patients, often causing severe side effects as it impacts healthy tissues alongside cancerous ones. At the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in the US, Professor Tom Anchordoquy, Professor Dmitri Simberg, Dr Scott Tilden and Dr Madison…

​[[{“value”:” Are you an educator with valuable insights to share? The deadline to apply to present a session at the 2025 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit is fast approaching. This is your chance to connect with fellow educators and strengthen the Ohio STEM community at the Ohio STEM Learning Network’s annual conference. Know someone who should present? Recommend them with the…

​[[{“value”:” The Elite Africa Project: what is it and why does it matter? Published: The word ‘elite’, used to refer to a person of high status who holds a lot of power and influence, often has negative connotations. This is especially true for African elites, who are often seen as corrupt, power-hungry and self-serving. At the University of Toronto in…

​[[{“value”:” At Career In STEM, we are continuously striving to provide you with innovative resources that make it easier to engage your students in STEM career exploration and inspire them towards lucrative STEM careers. As part of our ongoing commitment, we’re thrilled to introduce an exclusive offer: $1.99 STEM Career Exploration Webquests! What Are STEM Career Exploration Webquests? Our STEM…

​[[{“value”:” Post by Dr. Natasha Wilkerson & Robin BottiniPosted: January 20, 2025 This Valentine’s Day, ditch the store-bought cards and use your engineering and creativity to make an adorable Love Bug for your valentine or friends! Read below for our free Love Bug STEM Activity, which will result in the cutest of critters! This hands-on challenge blends engineering, creativity, problem-solving,…

​[[{“value”:” CC-BY, provided by authors The start of each school years brings a new level of enthusiasm and with it a wealth of ideas. This year, our goal was to connect mathematics, the curriculum, real-world application and international days of celebration during the school year. As two Scientix Ambassadors, who just happen to share the same first name, we were…

​[[{“value”:” CC-BY, provided by authors The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) play a key role in education for several important reasons. They provide a comprehensive framework that fosters a global awareness among students of the challenges and issues affecting the world. When teaching the SDGs in a multi-disciplinary approach, students develop a sense of responsibility towards global issues such as poverty,…

​[[{“value”:” What does it take to become an entrepreneur? Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email In this article, Dr Moustafa Haj Youssef and Dr Jahangir Wasim argue that building networks and gaining practical experience is just as important as learning business skills for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learning to be an entrepreneur means building connections as well…

​[[{“value”:” As we celebrate Mentorship Month this January, we’re focusing on the profound impact that peer mentors can have on young people’s STEM journeys. Near-peer mentorship—where older students guide younger peers—is one of the critical strategies that we champion here at STEM Next. This research-backed approach fosters confidence, builds leadership, and helps keep youth engaged in STEM across ages and…

​[[{“value”:” By Lucy Bryan Marisa Saelzler is the media specialist at Chapman Elementary School in Dublin, Ohio. Marisa Saelzler was awarded 2024 Excellence in STEM Teaching Award Among her colleagues and students, she’s known and beloved for her ability to harness childhood wonder in service of learning. A day in her classroom might include a sewing demonstration to help students…