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A Surprising Approach to Science Labs for Online Students Boosts Access to STEM Fields

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That logistical hurdle has prevented colleges from offering full online degree programs in core science subjects like chemistry and biochemistry. But ASU has an explicit mission to help more people access higher education — including, Austin says, students from low-income families and students from underrepresented minority groups.

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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

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Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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Exploring the Intersection of Art and STEM Through DIY Projects

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Showcasing art and STEM with DIY projects not only enhances learning and creativity but makes these subjects more accessible to a broader audience. This integrated approach makes learning more accessible and enjoyable, fostering a love for discovery. For starters, it teaches kids how to think critically.

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New AI Tools Are Promoted As Study Aids for Students. Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?

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And the tools serve as a particular lifeline for neurodivergent students, who suddenly have access to services that can help them get organized and support their reading comprehension, teaching experts say. Students in biology are going to be using it in one way, chemistry students are going to be using it in another.

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Best Google Slides Math Editors and Equation Writers for Teachers and Students

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They provide you access to visual math editors to use to write and insert math equations right into your slides and Google Docs. Once installed, you will be able to access a visual math editor that lets you 'edit your documents with quality math formulas'. Looking for math editors and equation writers to use on your Google Slides?

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. Many rural students have also struggled to access high-quality STEM education because of a lack of resources. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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Teaching ‘Digital Native’ College Students Who Understand TikTok — But Not Microsoft Excel

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When Wendy Schatzberg, an associate professor at Utah Tech University, was teaching introductory chemistry, she thought her students would know how to use basic Microsoft Office tools like Excel and Word. Now, he embeds lessons on Excel into his curriculum in introductory chemistry. But she found that assumption was wrong. “I

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