**Investigating the Vast Realm of Senses** Humans are commonly educated to believe that they have five main senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. However, recent scientific revelations indicate that humans might actually possess at least nine senses, and potentially more. Animals also demonstrate a wide variety of sensory experiences, often exceeding human abilities in […]

Welcome back to STEM from Scratch’s monthly newsletter! It has been some time since our last gathering. If you haven’t already heard, STEM from Scratch is a non-profit organization that has recently been reestablished. The new leadership is now in the hands of high school students in Ontario who are enthusiastic about STEM and intend […]

**STEM from Scratch: January Youth Engagement Opportunities** This January, “STEM from Scratch” is highlighting an array of opportunities for young people to explore the realm of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These initiatives are crafted to foster skills, ignite interests, and promote engagement in STEM domains. Here’s what’s on offer: **1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)** This […]

STEM from Scratch provides opportunities each month to increase awareness of STEM-related initiatives for young people to engage. Here are the opportunities for March! McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program The IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program at McMaster University aims to offer Black high school students from Hamilton and the Halton region hands-on […]

Various psychologists from history have significantly influenced our current understanding of psychology. This article will explore three of the most impactful psychologists: Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Abraham Maslow. Sigmund Freud was born in May 1856 in Austria to Galician Jewish parents. He was a neurologist who made numerous significant observations, but this article will […]