What has three vertices and three edges and happens to be a simple, but mighty shape? Well, the answer is triangles! Triangles are a basic shape in geometry, but if you look around, you’ll probably see triangles all around you. From the height and shadow of a tree to the supports of massive bridges, triangles…
Year: 2021
The Probability That You'll Love This Week's STEM @ Home is Above Average!
We talk about averages and probabilities all the time. We ask ourselves questions like “How well did I do on that test compared to the average?” or “What are the odds my team will win the game?” Although we talk about averages and probabilities a lot, do you know how averages and probabilities work? How…
This Week's STEM @ Home is Guaranteed to Brighten Your Day!
The Sun is an essential part of our lives. Without the Sun, the Earth wouldn’t have an orbit, the Moon couldn’t orbit the Earth, and there wouldn’t be life on Earth! But, how much do you know about the Sun? Learn more about the Sun’s light and how the Earth orbits the Sun in this…
This Week's STEM @ Home Makes Scents!
Each day we use our five senses—sight, touch, smell, taste, and hearing—to understand the world around us. But, how much do you know about your senses? Try out this week’s STEM @ Home activities to learn more about how you sense the world! Online Videos: Use these links to educate and entertain! Early Elementary: The Five…
Welcome New Graduate Assistants!
The STEM Center would like to welcome three of our new graduate assistants who joined us this summer and fall. Dwayne Ferguson graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in biology in 2019. He is currently working towards a master’s of science degree in environmental sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.…