[[{“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….
Celebrating who you are: how clothing shapes LGBTQ+ and feminist weddings
[[{“value”:” Celebrating who you are: how clothing shapes LGBTQ+ and feminist weddings Published: How do your clothes make you feel? And why is this important? At the University of British Columbia in Canada, Dr Ilya Parkins is investigating the role that clothing plays in LGBTQ+ and feminist weddings. She is uncovering the challenges that some people face when choosing wedding…
Binary Beats: Exploring Sampling with Song Maker
[[{“value”:” If you’re like me, music is woven into every part of your day. When I need to relax and fall asleep, I turn to soft instrumental playlists. If a random song pops into my head, I can stream it instantly. And as I write this blog post, there’s background music helping me focus—right now, it’s a calming jazz playlist….
The history of hair: tracing its roots to early origins
[[{“value”:” The history of hair: tracing its roots to early origins Published: Hair is unique to mammals and has driven mammalian evolution. However, the origins of hair-producing cells, and the genes that code for them, go much further back. Similar genes can be found in a wide range of animals. Dr Wilfred D. Stein was drawn into the evolutionary history…
Social mobility through STEM
[[{“value”:” Social mobility through STEM Published: In2scienceUK is on a mission to promote social mobility and diversity in STEM. Anishta Shegobin, Head of Programmes, tells us about the charity’s In2STEM programme, which is empowering 16 to 19-year-olds to find their passion and excel What challenges and barriers do young people from low socio-economic backgrounds face when pursuing STEM? Poverty and…
Fearless in France
[[{“value”:” Before I left to come to France everyone I talked to always said “You’re going to have so much fun!”. If I had a dollar for every time someone said it to me I could probably afford my plane ticket home. Even so, they were obviously right, I had the time of my life and am so grateful for…
Best STEM Summer Camps In Reno
[[{“value”:” Reno is a popular city for corporate development and education. This makes it a lively area as a center for technology and innovation where students with STEM skills can significantly benefit. With some of Nevada’s best educational facilities, museums, and learning centers, the city promotes robust STEM programs for Reno-area children and teens. If your child is excited about…