For the next three Fridays in February, we have some Spirit Days planned: Friday, February 9th – – Super Bowl! Sports related ensemble. Football, team colors, other teams you like (The Lions maybe) Friday, February 16th — Pajama day! Friday, February 23rd – – Mixed up holidays! Combine your holiday gear. Maybe Christmas and Halloween. How about Valentine’s Day…

Remembering resistance: nongenetic memory in bacteria
Remembering resistance: nongenetic memory in bacteria Published: Typically, the skills and properties developed through adaptation during a lifetime may not be directly passed onto the next generation as encoded in genes – they are learnt. However, Dr Hanna Salman and Dr Andrew Mugler, from the University of Pittsburgh in the US, are finding evidence that bacteria can pass on…
Mathematics for Sustainable Development
[[{“value”:” CC-By provided by the author The Mathematics for Sustainable Development (MaSuD) Erasmus+ project combines two educational issues: math anxiety and raising awareness on environmental issues. Math anxiety is defined as “the panic, helplessness, paralysis, and mental disorganisation that arises among some people when they are required to solve a mathematical problem” (Tobias & Weissbrod, 1980). Math anxiety is usually…
Reminder: PTO Meeting Tomorrow
STEM PTO’s February meeting will be held tomorrow at 6 pm in Ms. Fryzel’s room. We hope that you all can join! See you there!
Meet Pepper the Robot: ‘We recognize that we need to be able to bridge that communication gap’
[[{“value”:” By Sydney Dawes Pepper arrived at Stillwater Center in Montgomery County in January. Photo courtesy of Stillwater Center. The newest member of Stillwater Center’s team can speak multiple languages, double-check dosage information for patients and lead story time for children at the facility. This new addition to Stillwater also stands at four feet tall and is made of metal…
Best STEM Toys for 5-Year-Olds
[[{“value”:” As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best educational toys that will help them develop important skills while having fun. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) toys are a great way to introduce your child to these subjects and foster their curiosity and problem-solving abilities. In this article, we will explore the best STEM toys…

A world of opportunity in dental research
A world of opportunity in dental research Published: Oral health plays an integral part in our overall health. However, oral diseases are prevalent worldwide, and health inequities mean that not everyone has access to the oral healthcare they need. Dental researchers are tackling these challenges and, as Dr Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Dental and…
Book review – 50 Women in Technology
[[{“value”:” CC-BY provided by author Author Cheryl Robson presents concise biographies of 50 remarkable women who have made significant contributions to the field of technology. The book celebrates the achievements of women from diverse backgrounds across the globe. These individuals emerge as true champions of change, leaving lasting and indelible marks on the technological landscape. While I was already acquainted…
Spending ESSER: Three Tips to Leverage the Funds
[[{“value”:” Use it or lose it. We all know what that means, but do we know what it actually takes when there’s a clock ticking, many competing needs, and fears of funding cliffs? As the new year kicks off, it’s more urgent than ever to focus on that enduring adage–use or lose–when it comes to the billions of American Rescue…
February PTO Meeting
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, February 7th @ 6pm in Ms. Fryzel’s room. We hope you all can make it!