Middle school is a great time to give students more experience collecting and working with data. Whether they’re testing chemical reactions, tracking environmental changes, or exploring energy systems, hands-on investigations help them connect big science ideas to the world around
The persistent shortage of qualified high school science and STEM educators remains a national challenge, driven in large part by high attrition rates. Among the
Covering more than 70% of Earth’s surface, the ocean plays a vital role in our planet’s climate, ecosystems, and everyday life. World Ocean Day (June
Candace Biggerstaff is a lab manager at the University of Florida, where she supports more than 3,000 general chemistry students each week across multiple lab
Vernier Video Analysis® helps students explore motion through real-world video, giving them a hands-on way to connect graphical representations of data with the movement they
At the NSTA conference in Philadelphia this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with dozens of teachers and administrators who stopped by the Vernier
Every April, Earth Day offers a timely opportunity to explore how science and engineering intersect with the real world. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our
In my last blog post, I broke down Question 1 from the 2024 AP Chemistry Exam, which focused on where students struggled with titrations and
Every year, the College Board releases a Chief Reader Report that gives a behind-the-scenes look at how students did on the AP Chemistry free-response questions.
In honor of Women in STEM Month, we spoke with three professionals who use data collection, research, and hands-on science to make an impact in
How can physics principles help us better understand biological phenomena? Sound provides a perfect opportunity to bridge these disciplines. By analyzing biological sound patterns—such as
Have you noticed an uptick in the number of opportunities to see aurora borealis—also known as the northern lights—in the last year? While these light
STEM careers are on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in STEM occupations is expected to grow by 10.4% from
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