NC STEM starts with you. Twice a month the NC STEM Center publishes an e-update on what’s happening in STEM education throughout North Carolina, and their latest edition is now available. View NC STEM e-Update in your browser by clicking here. Not receiving an e-update? Opt-in and subscribe at the NC STEM Center and get your personalized copy sent…
How can economists combat crime?
How can economists combat crime? Published: How can economists help police forces to better assign their police officers onto the streets, thereby providing a better service to the public? In the Policing and Crime Research Group at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, Professor Tom Kirchmaier and Dr Magdalena Domínguez are using approaches from the field…
Mazes in the STEM Lab
Let’s get ready for Mazes Week in the STEM Lab! I try this project every year with different grades in the same week. Students love seeing all the different mazes created by other classes. It’s an exciting time as they trade mazes and try the paths. But the best part is trying an escape room before we build the…
Astronaut Training and the 4 C’s of STEM
Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson January 22, 2024 Unleash Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in your Students! Embark on a space adventure with your class! Challenge your students to complete astronaut training to collect all four badges: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking! Read more on how to build foundational STEM skills through engaging and hands-on…
International Day of Education: Everyone has a right to education
International Day of Education: Everyone has a right to education Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email Education is a human right – everyone has the right to learn. This year, the theme of the United Nation’s International Day of Education on 24th January is ‘learning for lasting peace’, highlighting the key role that education…
How can we reduce fat in fried foods?
How can we reduce fat in fried foods? Published: Deep-fried food is immensely popular. Although embraced worldwide for its deliciousness, its appeal is tinged with health concerns stemming from the significant absorption of oil during the frying process. Dr Reza Tahergorabi, an associate professor at North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University in the US, is exploring oleogel as…