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Austin Powder is Bringing Explosive Science to Life at a Local Elementary School Adam Nichols, Technical Manager at Austin Powder South Central States LLC, has participated in "Science Alive," an annual event at an Elementary School in Texas, for nearly a decade. The event brings professionals from various fields to demonstrate how science impacts their work. This event is personal for Adam—his children attend the school, he serves on the school board, and his wife works at the high school. "It’s always great to see the kids' faces light up when they watch the blast video. Their reaction is priceless, and they often say things like, ‘That’s so satisfying!’” At the event, Nichols gives 3rd to 5th graders an inside look at the explosives industry, explaining how explosives are essential for providing resources we use daily. “I hope one day it might inspire some of them to explore careers in mining and explosives. Even if it doesn’t, at least they’ve gained an understanding of how science plays a role in their everyday lives,” Nichols said. This example is one of many ways the employees at Austin Powder Company share their passion for the industry with their communities.

Greetings from the AIChE RGIPT Student Chapter !! "Unlock the Magic of Density: Step-by-Step Guide to *"How to make an Egg Float in Water"* .Have you ever wondered how some objects float while others sink? Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of density through an experiment. Using just a few household items, we will uncover the science behind why objects behave differently in water.

"Judge Takes Sides in Court Trial Between Golgi Apparatus and Lysosomes." "Flagella in Trouble: Swimming in Circles, Facing Courtroom Drama." These are just a few of the headlines created by our 7th graders as part of an immersive exploration of cellular biology. Over the course of this project, students delved into the roles and functions of various cell components, using their growing scientific knowledge to write creative "Cell Court" stories. Each student imagined a fictional courtroom case, where cellular parts were put on trial for neglecting their duties. By personifying these microscopic components, the students brought them to life—forming juries to decide whether the parts were guilty or innocent of negligence. Read more in our new blog, "From Pufferfish Toxin to Cell Court: Exploring the Inner Workings of Cells," here: https://lnkd.in/exgeEj_C

Chemistry graduate student Abimbola Ige was featured in a Duluth News Tribune Article for her participation in the STEMpathy event at Lincoln Park Middle School in Duluth. Ige, a member of the Maurer-Jones lab, was explaining microplastics to sixth and seventh grade students. One of the lab’s projects, with support from the Institute on the Environment Impact Grant, is to develop kits for citizen scientists to collect and count microplastics in Minnesota waters. https://lnkd.in/eDw3mjeM

Join me for a 2 day science teacher workshop focused on how to use phenomena and sensemaking to increase engagement and provide deeper learning.

Room-temperature superconductivity or room for doubt? Fresh allegations of misconduct cast a shadow over a physicist's record-breaking claim. How can we ensure scientific progress is built on a foundation of trust? A nice feature published by APS #science #misconduct #scientificintegrity Physics - Allegations of Scientific Misconduct Mount as Physicist Makes His Biggest Claim Yet (aps.org)

The CST Difference—in Their Words "We started off with CST being a donor of equipment, and that has really been a critical component of our Instrumental Access Program, which provides access to equipment so that universities can increase their capacity to train students and advance their research." —Melissa Wu (CEO, Seeding Labs) https://lnkd.in/ehs3g9Ck

Friday humor for engineers: (found online at coolscience.org) You might be an engineer if: - You take a cruise so you can go on a personal tour of the engine room. - In college, you thought Spring Break was metal fatigue failure. - Sales staff at the local computer store can't answer any of your questions. - At an air show, you know how fast the skydivers are falling. - You still have all the monitors, keyboards, and floppy disks from all your old computers. - You know what http:// stands for. - You look forward to Christmas so you can put together the kids' toys. - You see a good design, and have to change it. - You think that people yawning around you are sleep deprived. - You've tried to repair a $5 radio.

FEM Education Foundation (FEMEF) has also collaborated with the Department of Basic Education, in partnership with the Zenex Foundation, will be launching The Funda Uphumelele National Survey (FUNS)! This groundbreaking survey will be the first of its kind to measure learners’ achievements in foundational reading skills, which are crucial for later written comprehension. 🌟📖 Please visit https://lnkd.in/gBykV-Fn for more

Explore our newest Go Direct® sensors at #STATCAST24, Booth 401! Learn how these hands-on tools can support your science lessons across disciplines Physics: Check out the Go Direct Force Plate and Cart Fan for force and motion studies.  Bio: Explore the new Go Direct Soil Moisture and Salinity sensors for environmental analysis.  Earth Science: Measure light and electromagnetic radiation with the Go Direct PAR and Pyranometer. Chem: Introduce your students to spectroscopy with the Go Direct SpectroVis® Plus.