stem

The four major disciplines propelling our students and our society forward; all about education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

I Wish More of My Teachers Had Said "I Don't Know". Top Story - June 2019.
I always loved science. My brain is wired analytically, and I always did well enough at anything quantitative. I also crave new knowledge, and I’ve always been too ambitious for my own good.
By Elias Veren7 years ago in Education
Youth Time: The Youth Global Forum Is a Great Opportunity for Potential Youth Leaders and World-Changers, Don’t Miss It
Humanity is faced with one of the most challenging questions in the century, which experts, entrepreneurs, innovators, and youth leaders will tackle at the upcoming 5th Annual Youth Global Forum. The event is organized by Youth Time International Movement, an NGO created by young people, as a platform of dialogue between ‘cultures and generations.’ Youth Time’s goal is to engage other youths from all over the world to acquire knowledge, skills, and network to develop youth potential for social leadership and pro-active participation in their civic responsibility for a better and more sustainable future for both old and new generations.
By Karina Thyra7 years ago in Education
Physics Lecture
Recently, I got the amazing opportunity to go to a lecture on "Gravitational Waves" given by Dr. Laura Nuttall. The lecture covered different aspects of physics, such as general relativity, Newton’s law on universal gravitation, space time, and of course what happens when gravitational waves given off by collisions in space pass through an object. Dr. Nuttall is a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and has been for eight years; during her time there she has worked with Nobel Peace prize winners Rainer Weiss, Kip S Thorne, and Barry Barish. Impressively, LIGO managed to detect gravitational waves (ripples in space time) that were first predicted by Einstein 100 years ago which earned them a Nobel Peace prize in 2017.
By Alex Wood7 years ago in Education
Why I Became a Scientist
A short time ago, I was approached with a job offer to work in an on-site R&D lab. After so many years of working in retail and neither making the money I needed to get by, nor to help my nieces, I jumped at the opportunity. I was left with a little over a month at my job of four years, and a lot of goodbyes ahead. This transition also left me with a lot of time for reflection. Why did I even choose to become a scientist in the first place? How did I wind up on the path to an Engineering degree?
By Ethan Mansfield8 years ago in Education
Seven Struggles of Being a Woman in STEM
Women are a minority in many STEM-related fields, and the numbers are not getting better. Many women leave their fields due to the struggles they endure as being part of a male-dominated culture. This article will explain some of the most common struggles women in STEM face from a day to day basis. I have included a few of my own personal stories as examples.
By Tresa 8 years ago in Education
The Problem of Mathematics
Maths. Math. Mathematics. Whatever you call it, chances are you aren't a fan. As a maths graduate turned tutor, all I can say is, fair enough.
By C. Robs8 years ago in Education
My Struggles with My Organic Chemistry Professor
(Warning: This article contains some uncomfortable language, gets pretty personal, and talks about mental health and suicide. Please read at your own risk.)
By A. Alexis Kreiser8 years ago in Education
A Man's World?
For years, men have dominated the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. If I looked around my Maths C class, I see just three girls compared to a whopping 21 boys. But why is this? Is it because they aren't as intellectually capable? Lack of interest? Or a lack of enthusiasm? Shouldn't we be encouraging more diversity in such important fields of study? By encouraging more females into these fields, they could be apart of a new discovery that could change the world.
By Danni Scalia8 years ago in Education