By Avrille Aiello STE(A)M is an acronym that combines science, technology, engineering, (arts), and mathematics as academic/career fields. STEM/STEAM education in early life is essential because these topics permeate every part of our lives. Additionally, STEM/STEAM education teaches many life skills, such as critical thinking, communication, adaptability, and resilience, just to name a few. ThisContinue reading “3 ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL STEM/STEAM DAY”

By Avrille Aiello Future scientists might find plastic rocks in the geological record. The global marine plastic pollution crisis is not news to anyone. For the last several years, there have been numerous social and political campaigns to eliminate the use of single-use plastics. Not only does plastic litter affect the living aspects of ourContinue reading “EARTH SCIENCE WEEK | Nature meets culture in a new “stone” known as plastiglomerates”

By Rose Basom Time flies when you’re organizing and running the first round of playtests on a new board game! We just wrapped up initial playtesting on EvoHom here at STEMsapien Games and I am excited to share our process and lessons learned from doing this the first time. Lesson 1: Give yourself plenty ofContinue reading “EvoHom Initial Playtesting | Experience and Lessons Learned”

A UCalgary primatologist says human activities threaten the already Critically Endangered Javan slow loris and explains how they might use sleep to adapt to climate change. By Avrille Aiello  The Javan slow loris, an odd little nocturnal primate, wakes up from a long sleep around sunset and begins its day exploring the Indonesian forests andContinue reading “BioAnth Bytes // The New World of the Javan Slow Loris”