Engineers Pick the Ten Best STEM Toys to Give as Gifts This Year
These expert-approved gifts teach robotics, coding and engineering thinking through stories and play
Reaching Out to Those Behind Bars
Learn how the Anacostia Community Museum redesigned its acclaimed exhibition “Men of Change” as a digital offering for incarcerated audiences
Has the Pandemic Put an End to the SAT and ACT?
Many colleges and universities stopped requiring the tests during Covid, and it is unclear if they will return to testing in the future
Meet the Reef Expert Collecting Environmental Time Capsules
Collecting DNA in waters worldwide can help scientists figure out which places are the most important for conservation
The Science of Predicting When Bluffs in Southern California Will Collapse
Researchers are using lidar to better understand the erosional forces that cause oceanfront cliffs to crumble
Why These Myths Perpetuate Who Can Work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Careers
Ask a child to draw a scientist, and research says they’ll often draw an older, usually white, man, with wild hair, wearing a lab coat and goggles
Fun (and Free) Ideas to Keep Kids Learning This Summer
Over 20 unique and creative ideas from across the Smithsonian for engaging learners
The Science Behind Grilling the Perfect Steak
Want to learn how cooking transforms beef’s flavor? Meat scientists have the answers.
Live Jellyfish Make a Splash in Marine Education
Smithsonian’s AquaRoom helps scientists learn more about these animals’ lives and educate future generations about their marine neighbors
Does Fish Skin Have a Future in Fashion?
To promote sustainability in the industry, designer Elisa Palomino-Perez is embracing the traditional Indigenous practice of crafting with fish leather
Could Remote Internships Become a Best Practice?
Remote access might be key to accelerating meaningful increases in diversity, inclusion, accessibility and equity.
Navigate Hidden Treasures With These Smithsonian 3-D Games
AR/VR technologies give audiences new ways to experience museums that complement a traditional visit, engaging visitors and fueling learning opportunities
What’s Missing from Classrooms When Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices Aren’t Included?
When grappling with our current moment of increased hate and violence, AAPI students need the educational resources to contextualize what we are witnessing
How Opera Singing Is Helping Long-Haul Covid-19 Patients Recover
Developed in the United Kingdom, ENO Breathe is a virtual program that rehabilitates patients through the art of song
Time Travel Into Panama’s Deep History With This Richly Illustrated New Graphic Novel
‘Martina and the Bridge of Time’ tells the story of the Isthmus’ formation and evolution through the adventures of a young Panamanian girl
How Educators Can Boost and Activate Teen Voices
Amplify the voices of teens, share their suggestions on how to support young leaders’ efforts without disrupting their individual agency
Understanding the Power of Primary Sources
Artifacts and archives are silent until they come out from the attic, the shoebox, or a museum’s archive to find life again through shared discovery
The World’s First 3-D Printed School May Soon Be a Reality
Thinking Huts, a nonprofit founded by a 15-year-old, plans to kick off construction in Madagascar this summer
How to Take the Museum to Learners Who Can’t Be There
Educators can make a big difference in the lives of young students who have never met a scientist, seen a microscope, or been to a museum
Smithsonian Summer Virtual Adventures Offer Live Learning Experiences for Kids
These online experiences offer children opportunities to explore, discover, create and go behind the scenes at the museums—online
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