The “TEM” of STEM

Chemical Warfare: an Assault on your Nervous System

by Dana Simmons | Science Within Us, The "TEM" of STEM

You’re out protesting for a cause that’s near-and-dear to your heart.  You’re used to getting jostled around in the crowd, […]

The Science of Fireworks

by Ian Moncrief | The "TEM" of STEM

This Fourth of July, many families will be wrapping up their festivities by going to see a blazing, brilliant firework […]

Earth Day Special: Gray-Space Recycling in the Laboratory

by Lisa Anderson | People in Science, The "TEM" of STEM

Have you ever wondered about those items that can’t be recycled in a traditional recycling stream? Like chip bags or […]

Mimicking Biology with Polymers in the Lab

by Dana Simmons | People in Science, The "TEM" of STEM

This week, Dr. Caroline Szczepanski sat down with the #ISCblog editors to share her exciting research on creating new materials […]

Making Cheese Taste Gouda

by Stefanie Kall | Science Around the House, The "TEM" of STEM

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How a Pile of Uranium Changed the World

by Ben Marcus | The "TEM" of STEM

On December 3rd, 1942,  under the stands at the University of Chicago’s Stagg Field, scientists produced a breakthrough that would […]

The Shape of Square Roots

by Sean Howe | The "TEM" of STEM

Today is 4/4/16, and do you know what that means? It’s Square Root Day!

The Search for Pi: 3.14 and Beyond

by Katie Jones | The "TEM" of STEM

Started in 1988 at San Francisco’s Exploratorium museum, March 14, or Pi Day, has become a classroom tradition. But what […]

Why Do We Have Leap Years?

by Ben Marcus | The "TEM" of STEM

2020 is a leap year.  Don’t forget! In 2020, we will have 366 days instead of our usual 365, giving […]