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Hernandez Middle School Winter STEM Night
Communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are important skills to develop for 21st-century careers. At Hernandez Middle School (HMS), all students work on developing these skills throughout their classes. At the STEM event, participants will engage in activities related to one of the 5C’s that shows connections between STEM, the Arts, and their daily lives. Possible sessions include: a microscope station and an exhibition of Student Science Projects.
*This event is closed to the general public and is only open to HMS families. If you would like to volunteer or learn more about how to support future STEM nights, click the button above.
Engineering Fest
This February 22, C2ST is thrilled to participate in the Chicago Architecture Center’s Engineering Fest! This fun event gives kids ages 8-12 an opportunity to explore the STEM fields of architecture, engineering, and design through hands-on activities with professionals in the field. Our table will feature a circuit-building activity with an urban planning twist.
While this event is free, registration is required. Don’t miss out—visit architecture.org/efest for all the details and to sign up.
Sparks in Nuclear Energy Policy: Insight from an Industry Professional
By Frances Clinite, C2ST Intern, Loyola University
Over the past few years, a chain reaction of government support and policy in favor of nuclear energy has caused a shift in the industry. This November, President Biden released an ambitious declaration to triple the amount of nuclear energy produced by 2050, solidifying it as a vital clean energy source for the U.S. The declaration outlines plans to build new nuclear power plants, upgrade existing ones, and restart retired reactors. While the recent spark in nuclear energy is exciting, many people are still unsure about nuclear energy and its benefits.
I sat down with Kristin McCoskey, Senior Manager of Nuclear Fuels at Constellation, to gain insight into the nuclear energy industry and her career. She offers a glimpse into the future of nuclear energy she expects to see, highlighting the industry’s uniqueness and her oversight of a dedicated team of engineers.
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Rare Disease Research with Big Impact: What is Rett Syndrome?
By Mackenzie Smith, C2ST Intern, Loyola University
While few have heard of this rare disease, the research behind Rett Syndrome is pushing the boundaries of gene therapy.
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AI in Medicine: Breakthrough Model Transforms Diagnosis
By Ella Coley, C2ST Intern, Waubonsee Community College
Imagine walking into a medical office and receiving a diagnosis in minutes rather than days. Researchers and biologists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that has proven to help make this possible. This “deep learning” AI model examines tissue samples and identifies signs of disease on a microscopic level. It can potentially increase the speed of upcoming disease-related research and improve efficiency in medical diagnosis. WSU’s research team found that the model is both faster and more accurate than manual examination done by humans.
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