article thumbnail

The Importance of Water Infrastructure

STEMe

Supporting agriculture and industry: Water infrastructure is essential for irrigation and other agricultural activities, as well as for industrial processes that require water. This helps to increase food security and support economic development.

article thumbnail

STEAM in History: George Washington Carver

PCS Edventures

Thanks to his ingenuity, Carver also brought new life to agriculture in the American South and improved the well-being of many across the country. Innovation Rooted in Southern Agriculture: Though he became the first African American to earn a Bachelor of Science degree, George Washington Carver’s story began in the throes of slavery.

educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

Futurum

AZOLE – a group of chemical compounds often used as agricultural or medicinal fungicides. Together, they investigated how fungicide use in agriculture could potentially lead to antimicrobial resistance in human diseases. ANTIBIOTIC – any compound that combats or destroys bacterial microbes. mould, mildew or mushrooms).

article thumbnail

Leading Through Innovation: Celebrating Black STEM Leaders

STEM Education Guide

Carver’s work supporting local agriculture arose from the perfect blend of real-life experience in farm work and management, as well as years of focused schooling. He went on to earn his Master’s of Agricultural Studies from the same school and continued to revolutionize the field.

article thumbnail

Does city life negatively affect wildlife?

Futurum

Heavy metals can be released into the environment in diverse ways, ranging from mining to metal corrosion to agricultural fertilisers,” explains Sarah. Secondly, the collected tail feathers are washed and sent to the University of Georgia’s Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratories to be analysed for heavy metal concentrations.

article thumbnail

Fusing Disciplines: Integrative Learning Activities in STEM – Comprehensive Guide

STEM Education Shopping

Next, it’s crucial to ensure that all the disciplines involved are given equal importance and attention. In conclusion, designing effective integrative learning strategies requires careful consideration of learning objectives, equal emphasis on all involved disciplines, opportunities for collaboration, and real-world applications.

STEM 52
article thumbnail

Animals in pain – who feels what?

Futurum

For example, whether an animal feels pain informs the way we treat that animal in agriculture and research settings. Whether an animal feels pain informs the way we treat that animal in agriculture and research settings. This advice applies equally well to everyday life challenges. Reference [link]. Link to the activity sheet.