From Headlines to the Classroom: Teaching Water Quality Science

Photo by Serkan Gu00f6nu00fcltau015f on Pexels.com It's no secret that the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States has had an exceptionally cold and snowy beginning of 2026. In areas like Washington, D.C., the combination of snow, sleet, and…

Some Thought-Provoking Science Books As We Head Into Fall

Every so often we like to post about interesting new nonfiction books that have caught our attention. Today, I want to highlight some thought-provoking new science books, each of which offers a unique look at a different scientific field. All…

Follow That Flush! Designing a kit that teaches real world public health techniques

One of my favorite ways to design new experiments for Edvotek is to be inspired by real world biotechnology news. We've released kits talking about vaccine development, genetic cures with CRISPR, and disease detection using the ELISA. A recent use…

Bacteria Watch: Microbe Levels in Local Bodies of Water

As you know if you're a regular reader of this blog, April is Citizen Science Month. We think that hands-on projects that get students out of the classroom and into their communities are a key part of learning. We have…