[[{“value”:” In today’s fast-paced world, finding engaging and hands-on educational tools for children can be a challenge. The Mel Physics subscription box, developed by MEL Science, aims to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application by providing monthly experiments that teach physics concepts in a fun and interactive way. Designed for children aged 8 to 14, this subscription…
[[{“value”:” What should I be doing right now? Practicing my French presentation that I have in a couple of hours. What am I doing instead? Writing this post and reminiscing about all the amazing things studying abroad has brought me. My program is making a video about things in people’s lives that wouldn’t exist in our lives if we hadn’t…
[[{“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…