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An interdisciplinary approach to teaching science, technology, engineering, and math, STEM instruction integrates key concepts between two or more STEM disciplines as students apply the practices of science and engineering to real-world problems.

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The Connection Between Drawing Organic Structures and Information Processing

Students need a strong understanding of how to represent chemical compounds in order to succeed in organic chemistry. This project set out to gain a b...

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A Model for International Summer Research Experiences for STEM Students

In this article, we report on a National Science Foundation-funded immersive international summer research program for biology students. Six students,...

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Exploring Local Environmental Issues to Engage Students in Real-World STEM Problem Solving and Discovery

One of the most cost-effective ways to engage students in real-world STEM is by turning to local issues of emerging relevance through current events. ...

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Introducing Engineering Design to First-Year Students Through the Net Zero Energy Challenge

First-year engineering students are often introduced to the engineering design process through project-based learning situated in a concrete design co...

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Science Update: The Wonderful World of Plasma Physics: From the Birth of Stars to Building Cell Phones, February 20, 2025

Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about plasma physics and its applications. What is inside our sun and&nb...

 

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 5, 2024
 

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The Connection Between Drawing Organic Structures and Information Processing

Students need a strong understanding of how to represent chemical compounds in order to succeed in organic chemistry. This project set out to gain a b...

 

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Science Learning in YouTube Comments on Science Videos Embedding Movie References

Movies have long been used for teaching in undergraduate science courses. However, embedding movie references (EMR) in science videos is a new trend. ...

 

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A Model for International Summer Research Experiences for STEM Students

In this article, we report on a National Science Foundation-funded immersive international summer research program for biology students. Six students,...

 

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Increased Pre-Lecture Reading and Greater Attendance at a Community College Gateway Science Course

Gateway science courses are an ongoing obstacle to recruitment into STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Students come to ...

 

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‘Strategic and Steady Can Win the Race’: Incremental exposure to novel pedagogies can help change STEM faculty ‘teaching and learning’ attitudes and practices

Evidence-based pedagogies to improve STEM student success are now recognized, but their successful incorporation can be hampered by STEM faculty warin...

 

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Differences in perception of peer interactions in student-centered STEM courses

A study was done at a mid-sized public university in the Midwest of the United States. At this university, there are three large classes taught in Stu...

 

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Exploring Local Environmental Issues to Engage Students in Real-World STEM Problem Solving and Discovery

One of the most cost-effective ways to engage students in real-world STEM is by turning to local issues of emerging relevance through current events. ...

 

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 29, 2024

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