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 […]
Observances & Awareness Days
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 […]
3 Hispanic Women Who Changed the STEM World!
As Hispanic-Heritage month approaches, it’s important to recognize the influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. It’s especially important to reflect on the contributions Hispanic women have made in the STEM community. In fact, only 27 percent of STEM professionals and workers are women and only 2 percent […]
Pi Day
March 14th, or 3/14, marks Pi day, a day to celebrate everyone’s favorite irrational number! But there’s way more to this infinite string of digits than just calculating circumferences.Therefore, this March 14th, let’s all take a moment to recognize why this number has become so astronomically famous. Here are some fun facts about Pi that […]
World Ocean Day
World Ocean Day is on June 8! On World Ocean Day, people all over the world come together to celebrate and protect the oceans of our planet. Because of human-caused climate change, oceans are facing big challenges. Pollution like plastic trash and oil spills contaminate the water and harm marine life. Animals can get entangled […]
World Environment Day 2022
Get ready! June 5, 2022 is World Environment Day! It is a day dedicated to spreading worldwide awareness and encouraging action to protect our environment. Environmental organizations and people all over the world will be celebrating the day by hosting events that address the environmental issues facing our planet. World Environment Day has been held […]
