Celebrate New Years Eve (or any holiday!) by making these fun and easy poppers! You only need a few supplies and then get creative with different projectiles! STEM Application: The STEM concept behind the poppers is all about energy transfer. When you pull the balloon back and hold it still, Read more…
Try this fun and easy project at home using just four supplies! How it works: As you blow air through the two craft sticks, the large rubber band vibrates causing it to make a sound. When you change the position of the straws, you change how much the rubber band Read more…
Guest Contributor: Rona Justine Careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are some of the most in-demand and important roles across the globe. However, only 28% of the total STEM workforce is made up of women. This represents a problem not just for equality but also for innovation, altogether. As Read more…
This week’s Wednesday’s Women in STEM series features Shai Waldrip, a graduate student studying breast cancer genes. Read on to hear how Shai is involved with the Data Science and Bioethics Clubs in her area while also working to finish up her PhD. When did you first become interested in Read more…
This week’s Wednesday’s Women in STEM series features Sophia McCall, a Quality Control Microbiology and Cell Culture supervisor who is also getting her PhD in Organizational Leadership. Read on to hear Sophia’s STEM journey led her to where she is today and why we should all embrace being uncomfortable sometimes! Read more…
This week’s Wednesday’s Women in STEM post features Sierra Short, an undergraduate student majoring in human biology with a pre-med track. Read on to hear about Sierra’s STEM interests and how she stays well rounded with other interests in piano and basketball! When did you first become interested in STEM? Read more…
This week’s Wednesday’s Women in STEM Series features Brynn Thomas, an undergraduate student at Chatham University. Read on to hear Brynn’s advice to girls about keeping an open mind and making sure to enjoy what you are doing! When did you first become interested in STEM? I first became interested Read more…
This week’s Wednesday’s Women in STEM features Magdalena Migacz, a graduate student studying environmental sciences in Barcelona, Spain. Magdalena is hoping to make a difference in the fight against climate change through her STEM studies. She also speaks three languages and is learning a forth! When did you first become Read more…
This week’s Wednesday’s Women in STEM series features Manasvini Kothari, a Bay Area high school student. She shares how she got interested in STEM through her school’s science fair competition and the many ways she is involved in STEM as a student. When did you first become interested in STEM? Read more…
This week’s Wednesday’s Women in STEM series features Clare Spinner, a University of Portland undergraduate student studying mathematics and philosophy. Read on to hear how her love of puzzles and solving things led her into STEM. When did you first become interested in STEM? My passion for solving puzzles Read more…