Preference for Positive, Happy Words
Scientists have used a massive data set of billions of words from actual usage to find that people around the world use more happy words than sad words.
Get to Know a Scientist: Marketing Lead Rebecca Ewald
An education in STEM can prepare you for many kinds of careers—just ask Marketing and Customer Insights Network Lead Rebecca Ewald!
Girl Scouts: Citizen Scientists
The Girl Scouts have made trees a big part of their citizen science efforts. Read on for ways you can participate—scout or not!
“Flu Finders” Teaches What to Do When Sick
Using the influenza virus, Flu Finders explains and reinforces the lessons many young readers were taught about what to do when you get sick.
Human Scent May Help Manage Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are drawn to a chemical mixture found on the skin, but what these specific compounds are had not been pinpointed until a recent study.
Observe the Moon Night On October 1!
From surveying the Moon to listening in on Jupiter’s radio waves, these celestial citizen science projects will take you out of this world.
“Bully Blues” and Unlearning Xenophobia
In Bully Blues, the main character, Seth, unlearns the xenophobia behind his bullying behavior and becomes an advocate for multiculturalism.
“Worrisome Waters” Tackles Water Pollution
The first book in the Journey to a Better World series teaches kids about the causes and effects of water pollution and what people can do to help.
Get to Know a Scientist: Biologist Dr. Jamie Newman
A biologist studies living things: how their internal processes work, how they evolved, how they relate to their environment, and more! Introducing Dr. Jamie Newman, who tells us about herself and her career.
VISTA Center students illustrate first book of “Journey to a Better World” series
The Journey To a Better World book series is now available from VISTA and the Inspire Project. Teach children about making a positive impact.