STEM assignments look different this year, did you notice? You may find yourself doing fewer repeated problem sets and more using what you learned in class. That was deliberate. As artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier to complete traditional homework without understanding the topic, instructors are reevaluating the purpose of take-home projects. Why STEM Homework […]
Archives for September 2026
Franklin R. Chang-Diaz: The First Latino in Space
What once was a place that only the imagination could reach, space has taken on a much more concrete reality for Americans. The Space Age is underway, and there is much work to be done in the STEM fields to bring space closer to home. As time goes on, more challenges are discovered, and as […]
Telescopes That Have Mapped the Stars!
There is so much you can learn about space and where we are in the universe without ever having to leave Earth. With the help of telescopes, people have gotten a much closer look at all those little dots in the sky. It turns out that they are not little holes in a big blanket […]
Switch Off Your Vacation Brain and Set it to School!
It’s no secret that students pick-up unhealthy habits over summer vacation. We get it! You start to stay up late, sleep in late, and focus on your social life. These aren’t unhealthy habits on their own, but with school just around the corner, they have the potential to turn into them. So, now, you’re left […]
How to Ask Better Questions in Class and in the Lab This School Year
Every science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) lesson presents an opportunity to learn something new, and how much you gain often depends on how actively you engage with the material. Asking questions allows you to clarify ideas, explore concepts further and build a stronger understanding of what you are learning. With the right approach, questions […]
