Are you looking to help your high schooler learn how to better manage their finances? Sign up for this free financial literacy webinar! The Wealth and Values Initiative Dolphin Foundation is hosting a FREE virtual event as part of its Leadership and Life Skills Mentorship Program on June 17th. The program is geared for high […]
Another great resource from the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Project, “COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?” is now available for download! This curriculum geared for Grades 3-8 will help students “understand the science of the virus that causes COVID-19 and other viruses like it.” The course explains how the virus is impacting […]
With the COVID-19 vaccination rollout well underway, children may have a lot of questions about vaccines. Thanks to the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Project, “which provides youth around the world, ages 8-17 with the knowledge and skills to understand the world’s most pressing issues and to become agents for change in their own communities” […]
As we look back at the past year and how COVID-19 has impacted our way of life, we remember where we started, what we’ve learned about the disease, and how far we’ve come in our fight against the pandemic. No one understands this hard-fought journey more than our healthcare heroes – the ones who kept […]
Take look at how Northwell Health cares for patients and for their teams! In this video, learn how healthcare encompasses many different career paths. From the doctors, nurses, and technicians that help us care for our bodies to the accountants, chefs, and IT workers that keep health facilities running – so many people call Northwell […]
According to the National Science Foundation, while women comprise half of the workforce, less than 30% hold STEM careers (2018). When we take a closer look, women in STEM are mainly represented in the health science and research divisions, but if we compare these findings to architecture and engineering, women are less represented. In order […]
Did you know that Long Island is full of historical secrets? In this behind-the-scenes look, we get a sneak peek into the Cradle of Aviation, home to over 75 air and spacecraft, from hot air balloons to a Lunar Module, chronicling 100 years of aerospace history. Join your guide, Josh Stoff, Curator, Cradle of Aviation […]
Interested in science, engineering, and technician careers? Take a look behind-the-scenes of Brookhaven National Laboratory right here on Long Island! Some of the most powerful big machines for science research are located at this U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory. Get a Brookhaven National Laboratory tour of their facilities and hear from the people who […]
On November 19th, the Long Island STEM Hub held its quarterly meeting bringing the leaders in industry and academia together to discuss STEM careers and opportunities available on Long Island for the remainder of the year and into 2021. We hear from industry and high school educators about how the pandemic has impacted and shaped […]
Molloy College is offering two more Virtual Saturday Science for Students with the Explorer’s Club discussions this year. On Saturday, November 21st, hear Dr. Robert Nuzzi, Aquatic Scientist, talk about his career. On Saturday, December 5th, listen as Dr. Artie Kopelman, Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at SUNY, speak about his career as a population ecologist […]
