[[{“value”:” October is a popular month for community events, open houses, and activity nights. A growing trend is STEM Nights, where students and families gather to experience the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Thinking of running your own STEM Night? Here are the top must-haves for a successful STEM-themed special event: A Theme Other than the date and location,…
[[{“value”:” Shaping innovation Published: Aspect (a SHAPE platform for Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Transformation) is a network of organisations working to ensure research within social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and economy/environment (SHAPE) has tangible societal impact. Sean B.C. Farran, Head of Advocacy and Communications, tells us about Aspect’s mission to harness creativity and foster innovation. What motivated the…
[[{“value”:” Saving lives with coding: the global impact of an undergraduate project Published: Every piece of digital technology that we use, from smartphones to gaming consoles, relies on code that is written and designed by people. At the University of Florida, USA, Professor Angelos Barmpoutis has developed a course-based undergraduate research experience, or CURE, that gives students the opportunity to…
[[{“value”:” What is parenting like today compared to the past? Published: Have you ever wondered what childhood was like forty years ago? Or considered how historical and social contexts affect how parents raise children? At the University of Alberta in Canada, Professor Lisa Strohschein is a sociologist analysing quantitative survey data to study how parenting has changed over time. Talk…
[[{“value”:” Des Moines is a major city in Iowa known for its technology and business sector. Tech giants like Microsoft and Facebook have large data centers in this lively city, and there are many opportunities for children to study STEM topics. Summer camps throughout Des Moines offer interactive programs to capture your child’s attention. These STEM programs introduce students…
[[{“value”:” How can the transistors in your smartphone form quantum dots? Published: Quantum engineering likely holds the key to the next technological revolution. But this does not necessarily require developing new technologies from scratch. At the University of Toronto in Canada, Professor Sorin Voinigescu and his team are investigating whether the transistors in everyday electronic devices can advance the field…
[[{“value”:” Making knowledge accessible Published: Bibliothèques Sans Frontières (Libraries Without Borders) facilitates access to education, culture and information to under-resourced communities around the world. Cormac O’Keeffe, Director of Education, Impact and Research, tells us about the non-profit organisation’s incredible work. How did Bibliothèques Sans Frontières come into being? Bibliothèques Sans Frontières (BSF) was founded in 2007 by Patrick Weil and…
[[{“value”:” What can amoebas teach us about mitochondrial dynamics? Published: Understanding how our cells function is vital for addressing some of today’s most challenging diseases, from genetic disorders to neurodegenerative conditions. At the heart of each cell is a network of structures known as mitochondria, which are essential for powering cellular activities. At the University of Central Arkansas in the…