The science of the very small has enormous potential

The science of the very small has enormous potential

The science of the very small has enormous potential Dr Wouter Deconinck, based at the University of Manitoba in Canada, is part of the team working on the Electron-Ion Collider. Once built, the machine will be able to look inside the atomic nucleus, its protons and...
How can STEM education provide ‘light-bulb’ moments?

How can STEM education provide ‘light-bulb’ moments?

How can STEM education provide ‘light-bulb’ moments? Dr Liz Johnson is a STEM education specialist based at Southern Research in Alabama, USA. She implements an outreach programme that works to enhance 6th-12th grade STEM education and inspire young people to embrace...
Helping low income students become professional scientists

Helping low income students become professional scientists

Helping low income students become professional scientists The Physical Sciences Scholars Program has been established to help chemistry, geology and physics students at Bucknell University in the US make the transition to professional scientist. The programme is...
The playful pedagogy

The playful pedagogy

The playful pedagogy As the LEGO Foundation’s lead on the Tech & Play and Playful Schools initiatives, Ollie Bray is spearheading the playful pedagogy, an ethos that sees play at the centre of meaningful learning experiences for teenagers as well as young children...