Inclusion in the Classroom: Creating Equity as Scientist-Educators

Inclusion in the Classroom: Creating Equity as Scientist-Educators

We have great news! A wonderful study about equity and inclusion in the classroom recently came out, and one of our volunteers, Lauren Chin, broke it down for us below! Based off of the study Toward Inclusive STEM Classrooms: What Personal Role Do Faculty Play?, we are excited to share some insights on creating an inclusive classroom.

Imposter Syndrome: Among Us

Imposter Syndrome: Among Us

Do you ever feel like you’re pretending to be something that you just… aren’t? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there before. Read this blog to help you learn why we can feel like imposters and how to help you feel like you belong.

Creating Routines + Setting Goals for 2021

Creating Routines + Setting Goals for 2021

As we approach the new year, take advantage of this opportunity for a fresh start! Plan out your goals and daily routines by following along with the worksheet and video!

Crumpled Mistakes

Crumpled Mistakes

Have you ever made a mistake you felt really bad about? Did other people call you names because of a silly mistake?Well, making mistakes is perfectly fine. In fact, it’s good to make mistakes!

Nina: Cosmetic Research & Development Manager

Nina: Cosmetic Research & Development Manager

Meet Nina! In this video, Adriana and Katie interview Nina who studied engineering, and now works as a research and development manager for a cosmetic company!

The Science of Holiday Cookies

The Science of Holiday Cookies

Tis the season to eat cookies! Did you know that baking is actually a science? We often see eggs, flour, sugar, baking soda, and more in our dessert recipes… but why? What does each ingredient do to make your recipes sooo delicious?

Five Books to Inspire Kids to Be Advocates for Equity

Five Books to Inspire Kids to Be Advocates for Equity

With so many great children’s books out there right now with powerful messages, it can be hard to choose which books to introduce to your kids. So, we did the hard work and gathered five books that are awesome for inspiring kids to be advocates for equity! Keep scrolling and check them out!

We Are Unique

We Are Unique

Life would be so boring if we were all the same! Join Alyssa today for this fun, empowering activity and celebrate being unique!

Becoming Socially Conscious Through Social Media

Becoming Socially Conscious Through Social Media

With lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, many have flocked to social media. If you are spending hours on end on social media, you might as well use it as a tool to educate yourself on some strategies to teach your kids and yourself how to be anti-racist!

Make Your Own Sugar Scrub

Make Your Own Sugar Scrub

Scientists and chemists don’t just sit in the lab mixing chemicals that look like powders or clear liquids! Some chemists work with real ingredients like sugar to make household items like this sugar scrub. You can be a chemist and make your own!

Create Your Own Face Mask

Create Your Own Face Mask

A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in understanding the skin, and can treat everything from acne to cancer. Sometimes, dermatologists recommend to put soothing treatments on your skin, just like the face mask you will make today!

Create Your Own Lip Balm

Create Your Own Lip Balm

Scientists use the knowledge of chemistry to make many products that you use on a daily basis, like lip gloss, soap, hand sanitizer and even foods you like to eat! Be a chemist and make your own lip balm today!

Doctors’ Dilemmas: Disparities Within the Physician Workforce

Doctors’ Dilemmas: Disparities Within the Physician Workforce

Mention being a doctor, and you often see people’s eyes widen with notions of success, being rich, and reaching the pinnacle of the social and occupational pyramid. However, the reality of being a physician is far from rosy: even medical doctors face their own social inequities within their profession.