On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...

School science teachers live for “aha moments,” those brilliant periods when a student understands and, more importantly, grows excited about connecting an electrical current, identifying an anemone ...

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’ve curated a selection of books, films and online communities for ...

Research shows that exposing kids to STEM early has big benefits later in life.

Helping students see how what they are learning in school is relevant to their lives, hopes, and dreams enhances motivation. It can also be challenging to teachers who are tasked with covering a lot ...

In many countries the scope for good science journalism are now shrinking due to the changing media landscape. A 2009 editorial in Nature asked what scientists could do to help. At the time, the 6th ...

Encore Learning is a perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and engage with a community of enthusiastic lifelong learners! No matter your interests, there’s a course waiting for you! Encore ...

“Let’s do it!” That was Alexis Johnson’s reaction when she saw professional learning opportunities focused on computational thinking. A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at ...

Years ago, most summer program for children were general programs focused on recreation with crafts and field trips rounding out the schedule. While those programs are still around, there has also ...

For the first time ever next year, visitors to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry will be able to make their way from the balcony level to the main floor not only by stairway or elevator, but ...