Microscopy: Revealing the hidden detail of our world

Microscopy underpins discoveries across the breadth of all science disciplines. Although the fundamentals of the first microscope are based on a simple, glass lens, optical instrument, these principals have given rise to many other forms of microscopy, such as the electron and X-ray microscope that combine technical advances in optics, light generation, computing and engineering….

Escape Room & Engineering Challenge

Middle school students will solve a series of challenges in an Escape Room style. They will race around the schools to locate secluded stations where they have to complete STEM activities and receive a stamp. The first team to collect all station stamps win. Activity examples include DNA extraction, math puzzles, and making a light…