Congratulations to STEM Center’s very own Amanda Morgan, SIUE’s Student Employee of the Year!!! Amanda is a junior double majoring in political science and sociology and has worked with us at the STEM Center for the past two years. This recognition comes with a plaque and a $500 SIUE scholarship. She was nominated by Candi…
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Earth Day 2021 - Restore Our Earth
This week, on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day! Earth Day is a unified response to environmental crises in the world, and this year’s theme is “Restore Our Earth.” To commemorate Earth Day and Climate Action, this week’s activities explore the wonders of Earth and what you can do to help protect and sustain our…
Y-CITYSCI Citizen Science App Spotlight: Globe at Night!
Can You See the Stars? Twinkle, twinkle, little star… Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight… Have you looked at the stars lately? You probably aren’t seeing as many of them as you would have a few years ago. Our beautiful, dark, starry skies are slowly but surely being blotted out by…
Power your learning with STEAM!
This week we’re taking a look at an approach to science topics rather than a specific topic. The theme this week is STEAM: Science, Technology, Art, Engineering, and Math. Artistic expression is a powerful way to engage students in science. The activities we have today let you draw, paint, and tell stories while learning science…
Scientist's Interest and Careers: Cassidy!
Hello! My name is Cassidy Miles. I use pronouns she, her, and hers. I identify as queer and I am 30 years old. My hobbies are picking up trash while walking my dog and roller skating! I am currently finishing up graduate school at Western Illinois University for my Master’s in Biology. Important classes I…