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Charmayne Knox
- Aug 28
- 3 min
Fly Us (Back) To The Moon!
NASA is, once again, looking to play among the stars. In other words, a new space launch from Cape Canaveral to the Moon is imminent. The...
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Charmayne Knox
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Hotter Than July: How To Adapt to the Changing Climate
Here at Nova STEMversity, all we do is think about STEM. And climate change is one of the hot (or cold, depending on the season) topics...
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Charmayne Knox
- Jul 31
- 4 min
STEM Between the Lines
No matter what the feeling that the end of summer brings (dread for students, relief for parents), one thing is unavoidable: it's coming...
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Charmayne Knox
- Jul 17
- 3 min
Getting Things Cooking: Teaching Kids the Edible Science of the Kitchen
What is a meal but edible chemistry? Monitoring the behaviors of varying chemicals when heated or cooled is just as important in a...
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Charmayne Knox
- Jul 4
- 3 min
Small Spark, Big Lights: Fireworks and How They Shine
In the United States, celebrating our country's founding comes with two essential things: cookouts and fireworks. With the exception of...
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Charmayne Knox
- Jun 19
- 3 min
Here Comes The Sun (and the Summer Solstice!)
It seems like degrees on the thermometer climbing and the end of the school year signal the beginning of summer. In some parts of the...
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Charmayne Knox
- Jun 9
- 3 min
Juneteenth Remembrance: Unsung Black Innovators
The month of June is upon us, bringing thoughts of beach parties, sunshine, and opportunities for outdoor fun. However, for some, June...
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Charmayne Knox
- May 25
- 4 min
Science Trivia Questions
Curiosity is a very valuable trait for a young learner to have. After all, if there is no hunger for knowledge there is no growth and...
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Charmayne Knox
- May 11
- 4 min
Coding Apps for Kids
With the prevalence of computers, apps, and smart devices, it is becoming impossible to avoid coding. For this reason, it is a good idea...
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Charmayne Knox
- Apr 28
- 3 min
The Gaming Generation
Who could have imagined the amount of growth that the gaming industry has seen in the past decade? Though it is still considered a hobby...
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Charmayne Knox
- Apr 14
- 5 min
It Has A Different Name, But Does It Spend The Same?: Cryptocurrency and What You Need To Know
It's hard to say when cryptocurrency became such a ubiquitous concept. There are forms of cryptocurrency that have been around for ten...
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Charmayne Knox
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Jobs In Science That Didn't Exist 20 Years Ago
With the cold of winter behind us, we at Nyla Nova STEMversity welcome spring with open arms. During this time of year, it's hard not to...
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Charmayne Knox
- Mar 13
- 3 min
Spectacular STEM Superheroes
Comic books adaptations are plentiful these days. Both on the big screen and the small screen there is a lot to look forward to for comic...
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Charmayne Knox
- Feb 26
- 3 min
Learning From Experience and Why It's The Best
Experiential learning can be essential to educating younger students. And it makes sense why that is the case. It's not always easy to...
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Charmayne Knox
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Into the Universe of the Metaverse
Once upon a time, the universe was the universe and the metaverse was a concept reserved only for science fiction and comic books. But...
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Charmayne Knox
- Jan 30
- 3 min
We Can Talk About Bruno (and Computer Animation)
It's hard to imagine a time before Computer Animation. Two- dimensional animation, as rendered by hand has been the standard for Disney...
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Dana Smith
- Jul 18, 2021
- 2 min
5 STEM Career Ideas for Kids
Is your child interested in exploring a career in STEM? If computers and technology are exciting to your kids, then maybe it's time to...
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Dana Smith
- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
Boosting Confidence in our Young STEM Leaders
Have you ever come across a shy kid, that struggles to make conversations and interact with others? Maybe even appear to be too...
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Dana Smith
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
NASCAR’s Brehanna Daniels is here to stay.
Bright. Talented. Athletic. Driven. Trailblazer. This is Nascar’s first African American female tire changer, Brehanna Daniels, and...
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Dana Smith
- May 3, 2021
- 3 min
Summer STEM programs still flourish during pandemic.
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs are finding innovative ways to continue the...
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