by Admin | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
Lessons from ‘Spider-Man’: How video games could change college science education This guest blog post was written by Aaron W. Harrison, Chapman University for The Conversation Like many people over the holidays, I spent some time – maybe too much – playing one of the...
by Admin | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog
UK Government wants you to get fired up about apprenticeships While university is often touted as the ‘be-all and end-all’, it isn’t for everyone; nor is it necessary to acquire employment and earn a good living in an industry you love. In recognition of this, the UK...
by Admin | Jan 18, 2019 | Blog
Virtual Reality Teachers are on Their Way Ever wondered what it would be like to be taught STEM in virtual reality (VR)? If so, what form would it take? Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have been investigating the possibilities. Interestingly, they have...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2019 | Blog
Play Sport, Get Better at Maths Juggling after-school sport and school work is a constant battle. Some (especially parents) may feel that you simply can’t do both. But what if you could convince your parents that playing sport actually improves your learning? Research...
by Admin | Dec 21, 2018 | Blog
Are TV and film creating scientist stereotypes? Think of a scientist on TV. What are they like? Are they white, male and a little bit geeky? According to the Lyda Hill Foundation and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, portrayals of male scientists still...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2018 | Blog
US Government plans to improve maths and science grades The collective performance of US students in STEM subjects is falling behind that of many other countries. In response to this situation, the US Government’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) have...
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