Today’s blog post is brought to you by Xander Kalna. Now that you have learned about different habitats in streams and qualities that are important to them, we are going to talk about stream health. There are many ways to describe stream health based on dozens of variables but the easiest way (and cheapest usually!)…
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More On-Line Data Tools for Student Learning in Environmental Health
Today’s blog post is brought to you by Dr. Ben Greenfield. In my experience, on-line data tools have been really useful for teaching environmental sciences to university students and adult learners. I also think they could have good application in K-12 settings. By “on-line data tools” I mean free websites that provide public access to…
STEM Center Research Featured in Science Magazine!
The STEM Center has prioritized research into issues of science equity and access. STEM Center research assistant professor, Dr. Carol Colaninno, had her research, which focuses on equity and access at archaeological field schools, highlighted in a recent Science Magazine article! It is great to see these issues receive national attention as the STEM Center…
SIUE’s STEM @ Home Series Inspires Engaged Learning through Summer
Students have been out of school since March due to COVID-19 stay at home orders nationwide. Although the stay at home orders help keep us safe, they have also limited opportunities for students participate in face-to-face STEM activities. As a result, the STEM Center started the STEM@Home series to stay connected with students and help…