Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools
Key points: In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were not math or science people, and therefore not equipped to teach STEAM. I typically assign a hefty 20-page final project in my STEM course, but […]
8 proven strategies to double your income and increase your employability
Economic uncertainty and rapid technological change have reshaped the career landscape. Traditional paths to income growth and job security no longer guarantee success. Instead, professionals must adopt deliberate strategies that increase their value to employers and open doors to higher earnings.Doubling your income and improving employability are achievable with focused effort and smart decisions. The […]
Trump says he’s withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
Jared Isaacman, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that he is withdrawing the nomination of […]
3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners
Key points: In my role as the school library media specialist and enrichment teacher at Garfield Elementary School, I was researching student-centered robotics products for K-2 students last year when my school won a grant from Montclair State University. Montclair State University Professional Resources in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) was working with the New Jersey […]
RRB NTPC admit card expected to release soon: Check steps to download and other key details here
RRB NTPC admit card 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to release the RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025 for the Stage 1 Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment soon. The examination is scheduled between June 5 and June 24, 2025. This year’s NTPC recruitment drive has attracted more […]
Musk retains plan to fly Starship to Mars in 2026 despite setbacks
Elon Musk | Photo Credit: Reuters Two days after the latest in a string of test-flight setbacks for his big new Mars spacecraft, Starship, Elon Musk said on May 29 he foresees the futuristic vehicle making its first uncrewed voyage to the red planet at the end of next year. Musk presented a detailed Starship […]
Can VR help multilingual students better grasp science concepts?
This story originally appeared on the University of Georgia’s site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. In the United States, English is the main language […]
Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce
Key points: The global workforce is transforming, propelled by the dawn of the Fifth Industrial Revolution–commonly referred to as Industry 5.0. Unlike previous revolutions that focused solely on technological advancement, Industry 5.0 strongly emphasizes collaboration between humans and machines. While AI, robotics, and drones continue to push boundaries, this era also recognizes the importance of […]
Time to dust off the 3D printers
Key points: The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date. Makerspaces have the ability to help students consider career pathways and interests they have never considered. Along with makerspaces, 3D printers also saw a boost, but after a while, what were students using them for? How are 3D […]
Lab-grown bat organs, next stop on the road to predicting pandemics
Bats are important animals that help maintain ecosystem balance and human well-being. They play key roles like pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and controlling insect populations. But of late they have become popular for a different reason: their unique ability to harbour viruses without succumbing to disease. SARS, MERS, Ebola, COVID-19 — some of the most […]