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Immunology: understanding our body’s defences
[[{“value”:” Immunology: understanding our body’s defences Published: Immunology plays a critical role in medicine, helping scientists understand allergies, autoimmune disorders, and how the immune system fights infections and cancer. Dr Peter Bretscher, Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, has dedicated his career to researching how the immune system operates and how it…
Tour schools with “Spring into STEM 2025”
[[{“value”:” This spring, each of Ohio’s seven regional STEM hubs will host open tours at select STEM schools. These tours offer a unique opportunity for educators to witness innovative STEM practices in action and gather inspiration for their own classrooms. Experience firsthand how these schools integrate cutting-edge technology and project-based learning to engage students. Event Date Event Title Event Link…

Detecting pancreatic disease using artificial intelligence and human ingenuity
[[{“value”:” Detecting pancreatic disease using artificial intelligence and human ingenuity Published: The pancreas is a vital organ for digestion and metabolism, so when issues arise, it is important to diagnose and treat the issue effectively. However, pancreatic diseases are wide-ranging, and some – including a particularly aggressive pancreatic cancer – are difficult to diagnose and treat. Dr Stephen Pandol, from…

Space Engineering: A 5E Science Unit on Heat Transfer
[[{“value”:” Post by Kristina Klammer & Dr. Natasha WilkersonPosted: January 13, 2025 Did you know that when space crafts re-enter Earth’s atmosphere, that they travel at speeds of up to 17,500 miles per hour and heat up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit? How does NASA keep its astronauts safe in spaceships when re-entering Earth’s atmosphere? Get your students engaged about the…
Tech Tinkerer Program Transforms ICSE Education with ICT, AI, Coding, and Robotics
[[{“value”:” The world is evolving at the speed of light, with technology leading the way. Students need more than theoretical knowledge to thrive in this fast-paced environment. They need practical skills that inspire innovation and curiosity. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the foundation of modern education, and the Tech Tinkerer Program harnesses its potential to […] The post Tech…
STEM Next Opportunity Fund Names Camsie McAdams as Director of the Institute for a STEM Ready America
[[{“value”:” STEM Next Opportunity Fund proudly announces Camsie McAdams as the inaugural Director of the Institute for a STEM Ready America, the latest exciting step in STEM Next’s journey to build a STEM-ready generation through afterschool and summer learning. With over 25 years of leadership in STEM education, Camsie McAdams brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record…

How to Raıse an Astronaut?
[[{“value”:” CC-BY, provided by author Our SPECE AND STEAM project aims to increase our students’ interests in science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Apart from this, by integrating STEM disciplines with each other, it is aimed to raise students as individuals who think creatively, can solve problems and have 21st century skills. In our project, a girl named Carmen wants to…
Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- Winter 2025
[[{“value”:” Cheers to a new year! Here’s what you can look forward to as we kick off 2025. National Programs and Events Future Engineers STEM Challenges Future Engineers is running three free STEM innovation challenges for students. They can be done in the classroom, in a club or afterschool program, or at home! Learn about nuclear […] The post Boston…
NC STEM e-Update (Jan. 9, 2025)
[[{“value”:” 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 directly to your email address….