The National Challenge is only a few weeks away, and our 36 participants are studying hard for their chance to show off what they’ve learned in Philadelphia! Their efforts haven’t escaped the attention of local press – we’ve seen a steady stream of articles about our State Challenge winners and their national aspirations.
Curious about how the 2015 National You Be The Chemist Challenge® competition will connect our participants and guests with companies that support STEM education in their communities? Well, here’s a sneak peek…
The school year may be winding to a close, but summer break doesn’t have to be a vacation from learning science! Warmer weather is the perfect opportunity for students of all ages to get outside and explore the world around them.
Curious about how the 2015 NationalYou Be The ChemistChallenge® competition will be bigger and more action-packed than ever? Well, here’s a sneak peek…
While some students are just dipping their toes into the sea of STEM research and career opportunities, others are already making waves! A special U.S. News report profiles 16 young scientists (ages 13-21) who are “making extraordinary strides in medical research, energy, computer sciences and other STEM fields.”
On May 16, 20 science teachers in Providence, RI attended one of our Essential Elements professional development workshops. Over bagels and coffee, local teachers brought their enthusiasm and curiosity to the fore as we guided them through our hands-on, interactive teaching methods, proven to get young scientists buzzing about chemistry.
Veronica Berns wrote a doctoral thesis in chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her topic? Quasicrystals: arrangements of atoms structured like crystals – but with a few non-crystalline quirks. Her problem? None of her family or friends could understand what she was working on. Berns solved that problem with a little creativity…
Curious about how the 2015 National You Be The Chemist Challenge® competition will be highlighting chemistry and STEM-related jobs? Well, here’s a sneak peek…
Thank you to all of the educators who participated in our Activity Guides survey! Your feedback and input is helping us to continually improve the quality of our hands-on K-8 science resources. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we have selected two survey participants at random to win a $150 cash prize!
On May 2nd, CEF staff members teamed up with The Dow Chemical Company to exhibit at the 2015 Philadelphia Science Festival’s Carnival. On a bright, sunny day in Philly, we challenged students of all ages to explore properties of water and surfactants through an experiment called “floating paper clips!” We had a great day – and we think the attendees who stopped by our booth did, too.
