The PB&J sandwich is a humble combination of sweet, salty, and creamy. Where exactly did this classic sandwich originate, and what are the details behind its nutritional value? Before the invention of the PB&J, its three essential ingredients had to…
What is matcha? Matcha is high-grade green tea grounded into powdered form. It comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Compared to other teas, matcha is a little quirky, due to the fact that it is shade grown,…
StemComm’s Fall 2023 event was Stem-tober Block Party! We invited everyone to join us for a fun evening with science-based activities, prizes, and more! We had our event near where the physics students have their annual pumpkin drop. Ideation & Brainstorming: In…
Now that we have developed a fundamental understanding of how different counting systems, especially binary, work, we can begin to understand the optimal solution to the Towers of Hanoi. One by One Because binary digits are restricted to just one…
Details from my summer experience conducting fieldwork in the Colorado Rockies Photo caption: View of the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, with Gothic Mountain towering above. 4:30 AM: Good morning! To arrive at my research sites in time to start my…
The Towers of Hanoi A set of colorful, cascading disks stacked on a peg. What could easily double as a child’s toy also serves as an ancient mathematical puzzle, the Towers of Hanoi. Often used to teach recursive problem solving…
Recently, our project team ran an activity booth at a science-themed block party. The booth was a fun way to teach partygoers about the science behind genetics, phenotypes, and Punnett squares. Our team created an interactive activity that presented partygoers…
When we purchase over-the-counter medicines, there’s often an assumption of their relative safety and harmlessness. After all, most ‘dangerous’ compounds are protected behind a prescription, right? Surely, if the directions on the back of the box or bottle are followed,…