[[{“value”:” Understanding leptin: how can changes in body weight affect reproduction? Published: Dr Carol Elias, a physiologist and neuroscientist at the University of Michigan Medical School in the US, is exploring how a hormone called leptin influences metabolism and reproductive health. She is seeking to uncover the mysteries behind conditions such as obesity, diabetes and infertility. Talk like a physiologist…
[[{“value”:” Did you know that educational robots can transform how children learn, think, and interact with technology? In an era where modern education continually evolves, including educational robots in early curricula is becoming important. Esteemed boards like CBSE and ICSE have begun to emphasize the importance of robotics education from an early age. Under the skill […] The post Why…
[[{“value”:” From Newton North HS Senior Davis R: This weekend, the LigerBots, Newton’s dual-high-school robotics team, finished strongly at Bridgewater State University for their first New England District Qualifier. After two fierce days of competition and overcoming a series of technical challenges, the team placed as a finalist out of 36 teams. In addition, the LigerBots won the Engineering Inspiration…
[[{“value”:” Whether you already have a budding scientist on your hands or would love for your child to learn more about technology, attending one of the many STEM camps in San Antonio can be an enjoyable way to further their interest. From programs based around robotics and coding to math lessons they’ll actually grow to love, these camps are perfect…
[[{“value”:” Blue Hill Observatory will offer a free webinar, Solar Eclipse 2024, on March 12 at 6:30PM, about the solar eclipse coming on April 8. The webinar features host Tim Kelley and climate scientist Dr. Tamara Ledley. The Blue Hill Observatory will also host an in-person Eclipse Viewing Event on April 8 at 2PM. (donation $30, or $20 for students and seniors)….
[[{“value”:” Registration is open for Summer Science Weeks at the Harvard Museum of Natural History (26 Oxford Street, Cambridge): July 15-19: Museum Makers (entering Grades 1-3) July 15-19: The Ins and Outs of Skeletons (entering Grades 4-6) July 22-26: Blue Planet: Life at Sea (entering Grades 3-5) July 22-26: Exploring Life on a Page (entering Grades 6-8) July 29-August 2:…
[[{“value”:” By Lucy Bryan One of the challenges of preparing students for careers in STEM is keeping up with rapid changes in technology and shifting workforce demands. Global Impact STEM Academy, an independent STEM school in Springfield, Ohio, offers an inspiring example of how STEM programs can grow and evolve alongside the industries their students plan to enter. Over the…
[[{“value”:” Reserve your 2023-2024 STEM yearbook today! In 30 years you will have fun showing your kids what funny hair and clothes you were wearing. Yearbooks will be passed out the last week of May / first week of June. There are no extra copies, so you need to buy yours before April 26th. Twenty-eight colorful pages for only $20!…
[[{“value”:” 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…
[[{“value”:” Using creative arts to address children’s eco-anxiety Published: As the climate and biodiversity crises worsen, predictions about the future are becoming increasingly gloomy. This has a profound effect on people’s mental health, especially children. A team of Canadian researchers, including Dr Catherine Malboeuf-Hurtubise, Dr Catherine Herba and Dr Jonathan Smith, are exploring how creative arts can help children address…