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 […]
Diversity & Inclusion in STEM
Low Income Students: FAFSA and Other Resources
A Pirate’s Guide to FAFSA and Other Resources Welcome Aboard, Matey! As a low-income, first-generation college student, I am familiar with the confusion and frustration of filling out FAFSA application forms and the guilt that comes with ever-increasing student debt. However, to think of us, underprivileged students, as bewildered seems unfitting, almost insulting. Furthermore, discussing […]
COVID-19, Impacting the Lives of Students in Latin America!
When COVID-19 became a threat to the world, we all shut down and went home. For many, this meant working from home and getting everything delivered. For most students, this meant attending school from home through virtual meetings. But for the students across Latin America, school shut down completely. Because of health concerns with Covid […]
Not All Great Minds Think Alike!
There’s a common misconception that you have to be the right “fit” for STEM. From a young age, people craft a perception of where they fit into the world. Often, this perception is very black-and-white which allows little room for the proverbial grey area. This can lead to a lack of exploration in multiple interests […]
Celebrating Women in STEM: Pioneering Innovation and Sustainability
by Sydnie Seibert Every February 11, the global STEM community comes together to recognize the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a United Nations designated observance that highlights women’s contributions to science and calls for greater gender equity across STEM fields. At the National STEM Honor Society (NSTEM), this day closely aligns with […]
Celebrating Black Inventors and Scientists During Black History Month
By Kirsten Best Why Black History Month Matters Black History Month was first conceptualized in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson when founding the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. He later established the nation’s first-ever Negro History Week in February of 1926. Congress officially passed a law designating February as National […]
