Michigan Tech engineering professor Joshua Pearce has an approach that can help people in the real world save money on STEM education, state-of-the-art scientific equipment and many consumer products we all use every day. Pearce is well known in the research community for savings scientists millions of dollars using open source tricks. Now he is explaining his approach and…
What can amoebas teach us about mitochondrial dynamics?
[[{“value”:” What can amoebas teach us about mitochondrial dynamics? Published: Understanding how our cells function is vital for addressing some of today’s most challenging diseases, from genetic disorders to neurodegenerative conditions. At the heart of each cell is a network of structures known as mitochondria, which are essential for powering cellular activities. At the University of Central Arkansas in the…
Incorporating Engineering Practices into Texas Science Classrooms
[[{“value”:” Post by Lauren Kelly November 2, 2024 If you’re a Texas educator, you’ve likely heard about the new science standards that now include engineering practices. But you might be wondering: What exactly are they, and how can you integrate them into your teaching? In this post, we’ll explore what Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are, why they’ve been added,…
The Biggest Barriers to STEM Education and How to Ignore Them
[[{“value”:” STEM Education is too important to let these words bother you! There are projects that will work for you on a budget and work with your standards and subjects you teach! Let me share a few ideas! The idea for this post came after I read an article about the reasons STEM is not a guarantee is some school…
Green Careers Week: Jobs that make a difference
[[{“value”:” Green Careers Week: Jobs that make a difference A wind turbine generator is exchanged at Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm. This wind farm, located off the coast of North Wales, contains 160 wind turbines and produces enough energy to power 467,000 households, equivalent to cutting 1.7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions a year. Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit…
Fostering STEM success in Puerto Rico
[[{“value”:” Fostering STEM success in Puerto Rico Published: Many students face challenges outside the classroom which prevent them from reaching their full academic potential in STEM subjects. At the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Dr Zaira Mateo-Mayol, Dr Ana Pérez-Matos and Dr Waleska Sanabria are leading the RACE for Success in STEM project. By taking a holistic approach and…