Creativity and innovation are at the heart of any problem solving, and a key to success in STEM fields. A variety of approaches and an open mind help spur projects on their way to completion. Find out more here: un.org/en/observances…

A laboratory is the place where so much begins– from vaccines to cancer research to an understanding of our own bodies. Learn more about where research is conducted here: britannica.com/science/labora…

April 25th celebrates the discovery of the helix structure of DNA, and our shared connection as humans. Learn more about World DNA Day at genome.gov/dna-day

The Richter Scale was invented by Charles Francis Richter in 1935 using logarithmic measurements, meaning that each scale is 10 times more powerful than the previous scale. Find out more here: britannica.com/science/Richte…

Arbor Day, coming from the Latin origin of the word “tree”, aims to plant trees to help the environment. Trees output oxygen, create biodiversity and minimize water runoff: Learn more at arborday.org/a-tree-can-be/…

On the first Friday in May, we celebrate National Space Day. Space Day aims to get kids excited about space, and curious about the world beyond our stratosphere. For a little bit of fun recent history, check out this space-day blog from Nasa in 2007: nasa.gov/audience/forst…

Nurses are essential to hospitals, taking vitals, recording symptoms and keeping track of patients progress. Nurses work alongside doctors to create detailed plans of treatment to keep their patients happy and healthy. Find out more at: nursingworld.org/education-even…

Telecommunication is essential to growing an underdeveloped country, creating a focus for this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. Find out more here: un.org/en/observances…

Biological diversity is key to a successful environment. Successful biodiversity minimizes extinctions due to habitat changes or loss, especially due to human intervention. To learn more, check out: un.org/en/observances…

When was the last time you folded a paper airplane? On National Paper Airplane Day, you can fly one yet again. For history and crafts for National Paper Airplane Day, check out: foldnfly.com/lounge/nationa…

The first cloned horse was born on May 28th, 2003. The horse was named Prometea, and was created by fusing an empty egg with an adult skin cell and creating an embryo. The foal was genetically identical to its mother, confirmed by a DNA test.

June 5th celebrates World Environment Day, which stresses the importance of preserving and taking care of the world we live in through minimizing negative environmental impacts. To learn more, check out worldenvironmentday.global

On June 16, 1884 the first-ever American roller coaster, named the Switchback Railway, was created. Its commercial success saw the spread of the roller coaster, which was originally put into operation at Coney Island, NY.

Despite making up half of the population, women only make up 15.9% of engineers. That’s why, on June 23rd, we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day. Find out more at internationalwomensday.com/Missions/15543…

Have you ever wondered what an asteroid is? Asteroids are bodies of rocks orbiting the earth at incredibly fast speeds, ranging from millimeters across to miles in width. To learn more, check out asteroidday.org

Americans produce 35.7 MILLION tons of plastic each year, with about 5 pounds of trash each day. Learn more and join the challenge here : plasticfreejuly.org

Thirty two years ago, a solar eclipse covered 9,000 miles of land in complete darkness for up to seven minutes. This eclipse, because of its rarity in location and length, was dubbed ‘the eclipse of the century’.

On July 20th, 1969, American astronauts were the first people to land on the moon, commemorated every year with National Moon Day. Learn more about National Moon Day here: un.org/en/observances…

The brain is an incredibly complex body part of the body that even scientists don’t understand. To learn more, check out: brainandlife.org/articles/get-i… WFN%20 marks%20World%20 Brain,access%20for%20people%20with%20 disabilities.

Public schools in Arkansas with at least one grade from 3rd-6th are eligible to apply for $10,000 in STEM equipment and materials for your school! Applications are due on September 20, so learn more and download applications today: arkansasstemcoalition.com/programs/excel…