Can biotechnology education thrive without grades?

Imagine a world where the anxiety of grades dissipates, and the thrill of true learning takes center stage. This is the promise of ungrading—a revolutionary teaching approach that emphasizes mastery, encourages genuine curiosity, and prepares students for the complexities of…

Bio-Poets Unite! (Or Resources for National Poetry Month)

There’s an incredible synergy between science and poetry. Our bio bias aside, we think that biology, the study of life, is brimming with marvels and mysteries waiting to be uncovered, discovered, and shared. And what better way than through lyrical…

Planning a STEAM Day

Recently, I planned a science fair on behalf of my local elementary school's PTA. Participation in a science fair might just be the thing that inspires a passion for science and technology for kids, nurturing the next generation of innovators…