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An undergrad degree in a STEM field fuels a student’s successful career trajectory, with plenty of room for pivoting based on changing interests, emerging opportunities, and financial goals. From choosing a major to preparing for the job market, here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers and education. What Is a STEM Major in College? A STEM major is any degree program related to science, technology …

When middle schoolers think of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), we want them to feel an excited sense of adventure. But most straightforward lesson plans don’t inspire kids to learn these disciplines. The key to integrating STEM into the classroom is to keep every mind intrigued with the right supplies and easy STEM activities for middle schoolers. Inspire your students to start asking new and insightful questions! STEM Classroom Décor and Theme Ideas Set u …

When: Saturday, May 31, 2025Time: 10 AM – 5 PMWhere: 8047 Monticello Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076Cost: Free entry – just bring your curiosity (and maybe a reusable tote) What’s a Clearance-palooza? Imagine a garage sale, but for science lovers. On May 31st, we’re throwing open the warehouse doors and clearing out everything from anatomical models to teaching tools, classroom charts, display specimens, and even a few things we forgot we actually had. If you’ve ever dream …

In a way, science education has improved itself over the centuries. Through scientific approaches and studies, society has developed better pathways to understand and teach science. This has led to innovations that, if embraced, will empower us to improve science education for future generations. Check out four technological innovations and the teaching approaches that are expanding minds. Trending Educational Technology for Science Subjects Virtual Reality Virtual reality (VR) has tremendous p …

Educators know that a hands-on dissection lab achieves better information retention than learning from textbooks and lectures. It’s an engaging way to learn. Task-specific, complete dissection kits support educators with the right tools to teach anatomy, physiology, and evolutionary adaptations. What Is a Dissection Kit Used For? The specialized tools in a dissection set are used to systematically separate all the parts of an organism to study its anatomy and biology, whether it’s a …

Anna Brooks, Art Director and Lead Graphic Designer Anatomy Warehouse: What department do you work in? Anna Brooks: Marketing AW: Where did you grow up? AB: I grew up all over southern Michigan, but there's a special place in my heart for Ann Arbor. AW: Can you tell me what you do as Art Director? AB: Sure! I'm the go-to creative for all things aesthetic at AWW from videography props to web banners. I come from a multimedia and anatomical background with training in a variety of scatterbrained …