Here we are again. Another Halloween, another piece about teeth. Why? Because teeth play a critical role in all sorts of Halloween-related…
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Education ‘Peeling Away’ the Natural History of Gibbon Canine TeethRead more
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Community Engagement SciComm at School: Science Communication in Undergraduate EducationRead more
More and more, academic science programs at U.S. universities are training their undergraduates to communicate effectively about science to a variety of…
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Education A Science Author’s “Eureka!” MomentRead more
I am not a scientist. You may be surprised to learn that has been the key to my 30-year career as a…
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Community Engagement STEM-Themed Books for Kids: A New ApproachRead more
In the not too distant past, children’s book publishers produced just one kind of nonfiction—survey books that provide a general introduction to…
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Community Engagement The Power of Picture Books: Finding Ways to Bring Meaningful Nonfiction Facts to the PageRead more
Numbers are boring. Perhaps not to everyone, but to the majority of kids, numbers don’t stand a chance. Not against spiders or…
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Education It is unethical to teach evolution without confronting racism and sexismRead more
On November 19, 2018, Holly Dunsworth wrote the essay below and posted it on her blog, The Mermaid’s Tale. This piece was…
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Education Five Kinds of STEM-themed Nonfiction Books for KidsRead more
It’s a great time for children’s nonfiction! In recent years, these books have undergone exciting and dramatic changes, evolving into five distinct…
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Community Engagement Keeping Curious Kids Engaged in STEMRead more
Young children are naturally curious. They spend their days exploring the world, and they’re constantly asking, “Why?” But sadly, many primary-grade students…
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Education A Brief Guide To Writing Your First Scientific ManuscriptRead more
I’ve had the privilege of writing a few manuscripts in my research career to date, and helping trainees write them. It’s hard work, but planning…