How New Take-Home Assignment Guidance Is Changing STEM Homework Design
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 ho …
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, …
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 littl …
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 hav …
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 …
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-increasin …
5 Methods to Get Your College Students Focused
One of the biggest reasons that college students tend to stay up late, neglect their health, and have lower GPAs is their lack of focus. While this doesn’t just apply to those in college, it certainly has a larger impact as they tend to be more indepen …
From Passive to Active: How Hands-On STEM Learning Can Affect Outcomes
In the past, classrooms have centered on lectures, note-taking and textbook exercises. While these traditional methods can provide valuable foundational knowledge, they do not always give learners the opportunity to apply concepts meaningfully. As scie …
The Use of STEM in the Summer: How STEM Makes Life Easier
By: Ella Thompson When thinking of the summertime, most people begin to picture family vacations, long summer days with friends, and spending time at the beach. However, what people do not think about is that behind many summer activities, STEM is used …
STEM-Centered Careers Most Students Likely Haven’t Heard Of
by Tessa Dodson Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) shape much of the modern world, from everyday technology to the systems that keep communities running and helping to solve global challenges. While you might be familiar with commo …
Flying Close To the Sun: Understanding Nuclear Energy
One of today’s biggest political and societal issues is that of environmental preservation and reparations. Humanity’s habits of burning fossil fuels and other means of generating energy has had a destabilizing effect on the global ecosystem. Risi …
I’m scared for my next test! How do I deal with test anxiety?
You spend all night studying for your big chemistry midterm, and you’re pretty confident about your knowledge. You memorize every concept, and you have taken all the practice tests your teacher had assigned. Except, half an hour before the test, you fe …
Why Outdoor Exploration Boosts STEM Learning and Cognition
By Tessa Dodson In today’s technology-driven world, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects have become more important than ever, benefiting children throughout school and their future careers. The most effective STEM classroom …
Bishop Ireton High School NSTEM Chapter Celebrates Global Astronomy Month with Artemis II Feature
In celebration of Global Astronomy Month, the Bishop Ireton High School chapter of the National STEM Honor Society™ (NSTEM™) created a special feature highlighting NASA’s Artemis II mission, a milestone in human space exploration and the continued effo …
AI Behind the Scenes: How STEM Teachers Can Reclaim Inquiry Time
By Adriana Perusin Every STEM teacher I’ve worked with wants the same thing: more time for the moments that actually change how students think. The lab where a student’s hypothesis falls apart and they have to rethink. The group discussion where one qu …
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 …
Debunking the Most Popular ADHD Misconception
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of many significantly misunderstood diagnoses in the world. In fact, even psychologists have misconceptions about ADHD, so you’re not the only one in the dark. Hopefully, as someone with ADHD, I c …
STEM for a Sustainable Future: How the National STEM Honor Society Empowers Environmental Impact
By Sydnie Seibert Across the globe, communities are facing environmental challenges that demand innovative solutions, from climate change and resource management to sustainable energy and conservation. Tackling these issues takes more than simply recog …
Benefits Of Inquiry-Based Learning For Middle-Schoolers
To understand how inquiry-based learning is beneficial to students, it’s important to have a clear idea of what it means. Put simply, inquiry-based learning is an approach that emphasizes the student’s role in the learning process. Instead of the teach …
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 a …
Winged Microchip is Smallest-ever Human-made Flying Structure
Northwestern University engineers announced the newest capability of microchips: the ability to fly. The microflier is a grain-of-sand-sized microchip with propellers that are guided by the wind. With this new technology, scientists will be able to, “m …
NASA Shells Out Contracts In September
In September, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced a number of suitors for space mission contracts. The US government is the single largest investor in the space industry but cannot conduct all operations on its own. To m …
Unique STEM Homework Assignments for Elementary School Students
Are you an elementary school teacher looking for ways to integrate STEM into your classroom without using the same worksheets? Then this article is for you! Below are five unique homework assignments elementary school students can do to foster their S …
Common STEM Themes to Include in Your Lesson
Are you curious about how to create a better lesson plan for your STEM students? There are certain characteristics and themes you want to include in your lesson that will keep students engaged. Additionally, it is important to include these themes beca …
