Natural DisastersSeptember 26, 2018
From Phone Books to Smart Phones: How Hurricane Preparedness Has Changed Since Hugo
Emergency response shifted with the technology available to scientists and citizens alike
Stories by Amanda Baker
Amanda Baker is a science communicator and outreach advocate. She has a geoscience PhD from Cornell University and has managed open-access, academic journals as well as the outreach journal Frontiers for Young Minds. She is currently writing and editing science content for kids, from curriculum materials to magazines like Smore. She has served as a Science Olympiad national event supervisor and taught a first-year writing seminar on sustainable earth systems while at Cornell.
ComputingSeptember 19, 2018
Bringing Esports to the Land of Letter Jackets
Expanding the youth sports landscape with the North America Scholastic Esports Federation
BehaviorSeptember 12, 2018
For the Love of Science Fiction
Because books with spaceships can be about so much more than just spaceships
BehaviorSeptember 5, 2018
Lifelong Learning in Unexpected Places
Perspective can be the difference between seeing a burden or an opportunity
ElectronicsAugust 22, 2018
Forcefully Unplugged
Temporary reminders of the invisible technology in our daily lives
The SciencesAugust 15, 2018
Math for America's Summer Think
Embracing shared identity, community and a chance to pursue excellence in teaching
CultureAugust 10, 2018
Finding Your Own Way to Put the "A" in STEAM
Combining art and STEM can provide a relaxing outlet or a worthy challenge
BiologyAugust 1, 2018
Recognizing Excellence at the Intersection of STEM and Environmental Education
The UL Innovative Education Award names its 2018 winners
EngineeringJuly 27, 2018
Subverting the Intended Use of Objects
From childhood forts to grown-up life hacks
BehaviorJuly 18, 2018
Using a Paper Clip to Stop an Aircraft Carrier
When fantastical science logic leaves the screen and stops being fun
EngineeringJuly 12, 2018
Make Something
Sharing skills, sharing stories and creating with your own hands
EngineeringJuly 9, 2018
When Did That Happen?
Getting a handle on past scientific discoveries may require thinking about them in a new context
Space & PhysicsJune 27, 2018
Stepping Back in Time with the "Destination Moon" Exhibit
Steeping visitors in the 1960s brings the Apollo 11 mission to life for a new generation
BehaviorJune 20, 2018
Speaking When Results Don't Speak for Themselves
Understanding new concepts is always an effort, and deciding who should put in that effort can get messy
PolicyJune 13, 2018
Remote Mentorship from K–12 to Tenure
With increasingly creative approaches, mentors can open doors to experiences, challenges and even labs that might otherwise be a world away
EarthJune 6, 2018
6 Ways to Bring a Little STEM to Your Summer
Whether inside or outdoors, looking up or digging down, the summer is full of textbook-free ways to enjoy some science
BehaviorMay 31, 2018
When Former Competitors Get to Design Tournaments of Their Own
Science Olympiad alumni created a new breed of tournament that brings a range of competitors together on college campuses around the country
CultureMay 23, 2018
The Gleeful Abandon of Youthful Curiosity
Giant leaf piles, the Mythbusters and remembering what it was like to be a curious kid
CognitionMay 16, 2018
Are We Even Playing the Same Game?
Playing against a range of opponents opens doors for strategy and problem-solving, but also lessons that loss and failure are not the same thing
EngineeringMay 9, 2018
Girl Subject? No Such Thing
Techbridge Girls believes in the power of creating a space where students feel like they belong
ChemistryApril 25, 2018
Helping the Lab Feel More Familiar
Skills learned in the kitchen, at the vanity, in the craft room or in the garage can help put classroom struggles into context
EnvironmentApril 18, 2018
Including Some Activism with Your Earth Day Arts and Crafts
Remembering the scale and impact of the day's origin may inspire kids to expand their Earth Day plans
CultureApril 11, 2018
STEM Is Far More Than the Lone Genius
What if kids pictured STEM careers like getting to spend every day talking to people who are just as excited about space, dinosaurs or butterflies as they are?
CultureApril 2, 2018
It's Time for the USA Science & Engineering Festival
With thousands of exhibits and dozens of live shows, it would be a challenge for anyone to walk away uninspired