The importance of your lab set up

When we are in the lab, we often think of safety as reducing injury from chemical spills or electrical shock. However, one of the biggest factors that can lead to lab injury is the lack of a well-designed space. Slouching…

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…

Biotechnology Basics: Exploring the Scientific Method

Figure 1: The Scientific Method. CK-12 Foundation, CC BY-SA 3.0 Today, let's delve into the essence of the Scientific Method. It's a topic likely on your teaching radar every year, and with every experiment, since our experiments are built around…

Migration Mysteries: Decoding the Navigation Strategies of Migratory Birds

As winter in the northern hemisphere transitions into spring, a remarkable phenomenon unfolds in the skies above us - the grand spectacle of spring migration. Every year, countless birds embark on epic journeys, traversing continents in a display of nature's…