In the summer of 2024, I spent seven weeks in the BIO 5 Institutes KEYS (Keep Engaging Youth in Science) high school internship. The training program aims to foster a close-knit community of students while allowing them to explore their diverse interests in STEM research. Although the process of writing, submitting assignments, and approval was difficult, I knew every day of KEYS inspired me with new knowledge and tasks that would help me to grow for my college and future career.
The idea Museum reopened its doors to the public on Dec. 13 after cloain in September to make some updates. The grand reopening includes a new exhibit called Joyride: Art On Wheels. This special exhibit was designed for young minds and families.
In a unique calendar alignment, two major cultural holidays—the Hindu festival of Diwali and the Western holiday of Halloween—coincided this year, creating a vibrant tapestry of traditions across communities worldwide! The Hindu calendar is based off the lunar cycle. Because of this, having both holidays fall on the same day, although rare, has happened before, leaving many Indian-American families grappling between the choice of Halloween or Diwali. Many people of Indian-American origin decided to choose a fusion of their two cultures.
In the book “The Sparkle Box” a boy named Sam is very excited when he notices something shiny on the mantel. His mother tells him that the special gift is called a sparkle box and they will all open it together later, but she and Sam’s dad must fill it first.
Sam becomes more curious about what’s inside the sparkle box. As Sam and his parents do things to help people in need and the homeless, it makes Sam wonder more and more about what could be inside the box.
I’m an Ambassador Girl Scout. For my Gold Award project, I wrote a book educating youth about homelessness. Along with reading my book, I have come up with some activities Girl Scout troops can do to complete a fun patch while learning about homeless issues.
In a new study, the abdomens of live mice were coated with a mixture of water and a common yellow food coloring, and the effect was see- through skin that allowed researchers to view the animals’ internal organs. The study published in the journal Science in September employs basic physics.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will cast their ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election from space. The two astronauts are participating in early voting because they are in orbit on the International Space Station more than 200 miles above the nearest polling place. “It’s a very important duty that we have as citizens, and I’m looking forward to being able to vote from space, which is pretty cool,” said Williamsduring a news conference.
The Univerity of Arizona Girls Who Code is enrolling now! Girls and non-binary students in 6th–12th grade are invited to join this free computer science club that meets on Saturdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the UofA campus.
The club provides everything that students need to explore technology at their own pace. No coding experience is required, and students do not need a computer at home to join.
Looking at the moon is fun throughout the whole year, but International Observe The Moon Night is an event that encourages everyone to study and observe the moon. This year it takes place on Saturday, Sept. 14.
The event began on Sept. 18, 2010. The main purpose of this event is space science and astronomy outreach. This event takes place on a different date each year, held usually in September or October when the moon is at first quarter.
When I went on my Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia trip I got to see and learn about the world! Myself and other Girl Scouts earned this trip by selling over 6,000 boxes of cookies.
In Venice, Italy it was super cool to be able to ride in a gondola and see water all around. I’m from Arizona so it was such a different environment that I’m use to and it’s crazy to think that Venice is slowly sinking.