The Science Behind Hockey: Skating, Slapshots, and Slippery Science!

With the beginning of hockey season this week, have you ever considered the science behind the sport? From lightning-fast skating to powerful slapshots, there’s some pretty cool physics and chemistry behind the action on the ice. Here at Edvotek, in…

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024: Breakthroughs in Protein Science

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker for computational protein design and Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for protein structure prediction. These researchers utilized computational biochemistry to further our understanding of proteins, the essential molecules…

Understanding The Experiment: The Power of Story Tiles

Learning and teaching biotechnology is not for the faint of heart! Students must simultaneously grasp complex biology concepts, master advanced technical skills, and execute challenging experiments. However, the impact of biotechnology in the classroom can be profound. Classroom experiments transform…

Hands-On Forensics: Engaging Students with a Biotech Escape Room

Looking for an exciting way to teach forensic science? Our new kit, Forensic Escape Room: Design Your Own Biotech Adventure, offers a unique, hands-on approach to learning about blood typing and agarose gel electrophoresis while performing crime-solving techniques. This kit…