STEM Voodoo™ Blog
Exploring the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through insightful articles and discoveries.
A College Student's Guide to Affordable School Preparation: Finding and Purchasing Inexpensive Books
We're approaching that time of year again—a new academic year is about to begin. For college students, it's an exciting yet potentially stressful period. Gathering all the necessary materials is just one facet of the preparation required for a strong start. Acquiring the right textbooks can sometimes pose a challenge. Textbooks are a fundamental part of education, but their often steep price tags are no secret. In this blog post, our aim is to assist college students in navigating the realm of a...
How are Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Related?
Although we have covered many interesting and exciting STEM topics individually, it is important to recognize that science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are all interconnected disciplines. Today, we will delve into the fascinating relationships between them and have a little fun discussing their interconnectedness.
3D Printing is a Real Game Changer
3D printing is a real game changer. It’s such a game changer that it could have easily been included in our previous posts, Preparing for the tech Revolution and Revisiting the Tech Revolution - Two and a Half Years Later. 3D printing is very much a part of this technological revolution that we’re currently experiencing in our lifetime. Although it was not included in those previous posts, leaving it off the list of topics by no means minimizes its current impact, nor the promising yet complex f...
Exploring the Future of STEM Careers
Are you an innovative, goal driven, ambitious person looking to challenge yourself and help shape the future with a rewarding career in a STEM field? All similes here, but even if you answered no to that question, I’m here to tell you that in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, careers in STEM are in high demand. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), STEM careers are projected to grow at a rate faster than the average for all occupations from 2020 to 2030. STEM care...
Time to Tackle Imposter Syndrome
Okay, it's time to tackle imposter syndrome. Let's talk about it. You may or may not be familiar with it. Or you might actually be familiar with the feelings but didn’t know there was a name for them. So, what is imposter syndrome? Well imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which a person doubts their accomplishments and has persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. The real kick in the teeth is that these feelings persist despite evidence to the contrary. Imposter syndrome manifest...
8 Ideas to Help Your Family Prosper During a Financial Downturn
Talk of recession can inspire fear and leave families scrambling for ways to survive. Intelligent folks often take advantage of downturns to get ahead financially. Today, STEM Voodoo shares some tips to help you thrive during an economic slump.
Top STEM Apps for Kids and Adults
Studying can be time consuming and let’s be honest, it’s generally not considered to be fun but it is something that is essential for the development of skills and the knowledge needed for future success in STEM fields. In today's society we have plenty of resources that can help make STEM education more accessible, engaging, and interactive. Can it be, can studying also be fun? Well whether you find studying to be fun or not is totally up to you but today’s apps can provide an excellent opportu...
Revisiting the Tech Revolution - Two and a Half Years Later
Two years ago in a previous post titled “Preparing for the Tech Revolution”, we highlighted a few astounding and innovative technologies that were being explored. Today, I’d like to revisit that topic to see just how far along those technologies have come in just a little over two and half years since writing that post.
So, You Want to Become a Scientist
Becoming a scientist can be an exciting and rewarding career path. Scientists are continuously pushing the boundaries of exploration leaving behind building blocks for future generations to seek new horizons, conquer new frontiers and empower others. If you are thinking about becoming a scientist we’ll cover a few steps that will help you in achieving that goal.