After 17 years underground, we will welcome billions of Brood X cicadas as they emerge in 15 states across the eastern United States this spring and summer! This is an excellent opportunity for us to train as entomologists!
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These homemade bird feeders are a great way to give your local wild birds a real treat. You can make them at any time of year, but it’s particularly important to support wild birds in winter.
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In this AAAS STEMTalk episode, we interview Dr. Ana Maria Porras, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from Cornell University. In Part 2 of this video series, we learn about the specific research that Dr. Porras does and why it is important to study!
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to do research — to be called a “researcher?” Meet Dr. Ana Maria Porras, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in biomedical engineering.
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Barn Owls live in every continent except Antarctica, in both urban and rural environments. Investigate how they have adapted to so many different geographic conditions.
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As the fourth planet from the Sun, Mars is “a dusty, cold, desert world with a very thin atmosphere.” Apply your creativity and science and math knowledge to explore the Red Planet.
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While the United States and two other countries use the imperial math system, the rest of the world uses the metric math system! Use your mathematical knowledge and skills to identify the difference between metric and imperial systems.
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One thing all engineers have in common is the use of the Engineering Design Process. This is a step-by-step method of solving a problem by creating something. Use your engineering thoughts and skills to design a pet toy.
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A container cargo ship is like a huge warehouse that holds its cargo in pre-packed units – containers. Just like a naval architect, use your engineer skills to construct your own cargo ship that can carry a heavy load without tipping over or sinking.
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The ability of flight sets birds apart from many other creatures. Use your science and engineering skills to build paper airplanes that correspond to bird major wing shapes.
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From professionals to amateur photographers, everyone can express themselves through their images. Let’s master the basics of digital photography and tell your story!
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Did you know sharks are 50 million years older than trees? Gain an appreciation for these creatures by using your scientific and creative skills to build your own shark from upcycled materials around your house!
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What differences do wild cats and domesticated cats have? Let’s be a zoologist by using our scientific research skills to explore the different characteristics of wild and domesticated cats.
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Do you want to work at a zoo or an aquarium? Join us in this episode of AAAS STEMTalks, as we interview a Bird Keeper from a world-class zoo!
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Have you heard the story of the peppered moth? Their adaptation and evolution against the evolving human world is an amazing story! Use your artistic skills to camouflage your own moth and see if family and friends can spot your critter!
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Every 10 years, your family has the opportunity to help your local community and city government by participating in the US census! Our government depends on the census to understand our nation’s population in the states and five territories. Use your observation and drawing skills to investigate your own neighborhood’s population.
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Every day more than 100 tons of space debris hits the earth. Join the research team and use your observation and math skills to measure the impacts of different asteroids.
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Did you know that your shadow can calculate local noon? Use your mathematical skills to calculate your local solar noontime.
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Styrofoam, cell phone, clothes, food wrappers, and medical supplies, what do all of these have in common? Use your investigation skills to identify the types of plastics found in your home.
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The combination of heat and moisture, along with the right wind conditions, creates powerful and disruptive vortexes. Use your engineering skills to create your mini hurricane experiments!
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