New projects in the works! Here's a remix of some projects from my Make: Paper Inventions book for this fall's STEAM classes. Yes, you can add motion to quilling designs! Extra satisfying when they work the first time.

FREE INTRO TO CYBER SECURITY CLASS! For middle school and high school girls. This Sat. Sept. 7th from 9:00 to 1:00 at the Girls Inc. Winter Haven office. Scan the QR code to sign up! GirlsIncWinterHaven Cyber Florida

It's the 2nd matchup of #Squidtember #BestSquid battle! Today's competitors are the Neon Flying Squid & Giant Squid! Flying Squid shoot out of the water & get air by gliding on their spread-out fins & webbed-together arms! Giant squid are LARGE, shiny, badass, & prolific.

Parenting tip! I got the Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D Frog Facts Advent Calendar to support Skype A Scientist. Sent it to my daughter at college. Now I get texts everyday with frog facts so I know she's alive & happy. You too can get silly texts from your teens. Do it! squidfacts.bigcartel.com/product/frog-f…

Relatable content from 🐢🐢🐢John Green🐢🐢🐢 about my beloved em dash. Though I admit, I also love the parenthetical statement (because who doesn't—right?). youtu.be/Bd8r7LUiUJA?si…

Do you know about dark constellations?

STEM Educators join Science Friday today from 2-4 pm ET for these great science stories. Since I absolutely love insects, particularly ants, I can't wait to hear about the new species discovered in NYC! Listen or learn more at sciencefriday.com.

In a new study, researchers demonstrate a real world method of teaching kids to think critically in order to protect them from the pseudoscience-to-alt-right-violence pipeline skepchick.org/2024/09/study-…

As the climate heats up and summer temperatures linger, educators are increasingly worried about keeping kids safe from heat exhaustion. Jessica Kutz joins us to discuss her reporting on sweltering classrooms and what solutions might be on the horizon. sciencefriday.com/segments/extre…

The MakeCode micro:bit 2024 Release is out! 🥳 Micro:bit Educational Foundation Check out all the new features: makecode.com/blog/microbit/…

This is a topic that is at the top of my mind. What do you think? Should cellphones be allowed in the classroom?

Educators! Parents! Science Friday is still looking for your input! What's your experience with cell phone usage in schools? Do you have a question for a researcher who studies this topic? i1j7zijgb78.typeform.com/to/T6ntjk4t

Celebrating National #HBCUWeek! Over 100 HBCUs have shaped countless Black professionals' lives, producing leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey, & VP Kamala Harris. Learn more about the rich history & impact on STEM education of HBCUs: ow.ly/T3p350Ti37E

Counting down the days to the #Beyond100K Summit in Austin! This year’s theme, ‘Belonging is the Root,’ is a fantastic opportunity to dig deep & innovate for the future of #STEM education. Summit always feeds my soul and focuses my vision for the future! #thinkbeyond Beyond100K

Researchers found a new ant species to the country in some flowerbeds and sidewalk cracks in Times Square and Broadway. In today's episode, we explore this ant species and how it interacts with other urban insects. Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284

Sometimes, a rare book is more interesting because of the people who owned it in the past. With: Rebecca Romney

Science Friday’s 33rd anniversary is coming up. To celebrate, we’re letting you choose the programming for our anniversary show! With a donation of $3 or more, you can vote on your favorite stories and help build our anniversary broadcast. sciencefriday.com/33

STEM Educators join Science Friday today from 2-4 pm ET for these great science stories. I will actually be on the show this week as we discuss smartphone use in schools. Be sure to listen and share your thoughts! Listen or learn more at sciencefriday.com/episodes/septe…

The battle over the smartphones in their pockets is becoming more prominent. Dr. Emily Weinstein and SciFri education manager Sandy Roberts 🧪🛠💡 join us to discuss the best ways to approach school phone bans. sciencefriday.com/segments/smart…