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  June 3, 2022

  Pride in STEM: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month

  Many of our past and currently developing innovations would not exist without key involvement from LGBTQ+ STEM pioneers. Today, we acknowledge four of these individuals.

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  May 20, 2022

  International Day for Biological Diversity

  Celebrated on May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) was established by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993 to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

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  May 13, 2022

  Bertrand Russell’s Birthday and the Barber Paradox: A Brief Exploration into Analytical Philosophy

  This week, we’re stepping away from the physical sciences to where mathematics and philosophy intersect to celebrate the life of Bertrand Russell.

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  May 6, 2022

  May the Fourth Be with You! Learn the Science behind the Lightsaber—and See One in Real Life!

  How does lightsaber technology work according to the movies? Are there real-life lightsabers? Could there be? Read on to learn more about one of Star Wars’ most famous props.

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  April 29, 2022

  5 Asian American and Pacific Islander Contributors to STEM Fields

  We’re calling out five scientists of AAPI descent who have played or are playing an important role in shaping the future of the scientific community and beyond.

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  April 22, 2022

  Today Is Earth Day! Learn More and Help Our Planet Heal—Not Just Today but Every Day—with These Activities and Resources

  Today marks the fifty-second anniversary of the very first Earth Day celebration. Read on to learn about history of the impactful beginning of this holiday and ways to do what you can to help our environment.

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  April 8, 2022

  Why Are Humans Obsessed with Robots? Find Out—It's RoboWeek!

  This week is National Robotics Week, or RoboWeek—learn more about the importance of robotics!

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  March 18, 2022

  Celebrating Pi on 3/14 and All Year Round!

  No matter which way you slice it, March 14 will forever remain a day acknowledging pi, the popular mathematical constant.

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  March 11, 2022

  Women in Science: Celebrating International Women’s Day with a Nod to Lesser-Known Science Greats

  Today, we honor the contributions of women scientists. Read on to learn more about five women in science whose contributions to their field laid the foundation for the innovation we enjoy today.

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