Real World Experiences Can Lead to a STEM Career: EDVOTEK #267 Single Antibody ELISA Diagnostics kit

This is a guest post from Ms. Stacey Reed, a science and AP Capstone teacher at Green Street Academy, MD. Follow her on Twitter. My students in my Independent Study Science class had a mix of skill levels and interests. …

The Value of Community Science

Collaboration is a fundamental component of many modern scientific studies. Individual scientists are often unable to master the large variety of skills required to solve complex problems. Similarly, the massive amount of data that can be collected from modern techniques…

A Crash Course in Lab Safety

Hands-on experimentation is a fundamental component of most science courses. However, it’s important to ensure that students are performing their experiments as safely as possible. This includes safety training for students, preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment, and appropriate safety equipment,…

Edvotek in the Wild! EDVO-Kit #123 Nucleic Acid Testing for COVID-19 at Walnut High School

This is a guest post from Ms. Eleanor Blanchard, a science teacher at Walnut High School, CA. Follow her on Instagram. Teaching college level skills to my high school students is something I set out to do every school year. There’s…