Senses are the means by which our brains interpret the surroundings. Many of us learned in school that humans possess five senses — sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We were also informed that many animals have similar senses but within varying ranges. For instance, while humans can perceive red, green, and blue light, numerous […]
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Welcome back to the monthly newsletter of STEM from Scratch! It’s been a while since our last interaction. If you’re not aware, STEM from Scratch is a non-profit entity that has made a recent comeback. The new management is now in the hands of high school students in Ontario who are enthusiastic about STEM and […]
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**STEM from Scratch: January Opportunities** STEM from Scratch is focused on fostering STEM engagement opportunities for young people. Below are the thrilling options for January: **1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)** – Offered at selected high schools in Burlington, Oakville, and Milton. – A comprehensive 4-year program commencing in Grade 9. – Emphasizes engineering, design, and leadership with […]
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STEM from the Ground Up: March Opportunities for Youth Engagement in STEM McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Initiative The IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Initiative at McMaster University aims to offer Black high school students from Hamilton and the Halton region with engaging STEM experiences and opportunities for leadership growth. The initiative features an […]
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Spaced repetition serves as a memory enhancement tool. It is established that spreading out your study sessions proves more beneficial than cramming, and with an application, you can customize your own spaced repetition plan, enabling the efficient formation of dependable memories for any content you wish. Michael Nielsen has an interesting discussion about his use […]
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**The Timeless Importance of Reaction Times in Cognitive Psychology** For centuries, psychologists have delved into the intricacies of human cognition through the measurement of reaction times (RTs). With origins predating the formal establishment of psychology, RT evaluations have been crucial in comprehending how humans interpret information. Psychologists frequently examine the discrepancies in response times to […]
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John Bargh’s book “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do” delivers an intriguing investigation into the unconscious mind and its influence on daily behavior. Renowned as a pioneer in social psychology, Bargh showcases research that demonstrates how subtle environmental cues can unconsciously sway actions, as evidenced by experiments where primed […]
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Open Science Fundamentals in 2 Minutes, Part 4 Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, you have the option to make it accessible for free to anyone interested. You could host it on your personal website, or utilize a preprint server like psyarxiv.com, where fellow researchers also publish their preprints, supported […]
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