STEMconnector Blog
Empowering STEM: A Spotlight on Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, Bethany Hall-Long, PhD, RN
Dr. Bethany Hall-Long, Delaware’s Lieutenant Governor, is a key figure in the STEM-focused community, promoting positive change and inclusivity. Her dedication to closing the education and opportunity gaps in STEM is vital for the field’s future. As a distinguished figure in Delaware politics, Professor of Nursing at the University …
STEMconnector Announces Ted Wells as New President
STEMconnector is excited to share the news that as of December 11th, Ted Wells steps into the role of President, bringing a new chapter of leadership and innovation to the organization. In an email to the STEMconnector community, Pod Network CEO Dr. Webber said, “Ted has been an instrumental force in …
Want to create more inclusive health systems? Re-evaluate how we teach anatomy.
As headlines consistently remind us, healthcare is not only unevenly distributed, there remain deeply entrenched inequities and adverse outcomes for some, especially when it comes to gender. One foundational place to begin to change this dynamic is healthcare education, particularly around how we teach human anatomy. A more inclusive healthcare …
High School Junior Makes Math Fun Every Day, Not Just on Pi Day
Will Glauberman, a junior at New Trier High School just 15 miles north of Chicago, has always loved math. Today, he is sharing his love of math with over 60 students in grades K-6 through a community Math Circle, an out-of-school experience whereby older/more advanced mathematicians guide students’ exploration of math …
STEMconnector’s Environmental Scan of the Bioindustrial Manufacturing Landscape Provides Insights to the Factors Impacting the Industry
In today’s world, it is increasingly apparent that dependence on external sources for materials that are essential to our economy can create significant risks to stability and, consequently, national security. Additionally, as countries continue to come to grips with the looming impacts of climate change, it is clear that actions …