**STEM from Scratch: Exciting Opportunities for Youth in March** Recognizing the significance of engaging youth in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) initiatives, “STEM from Scratch” presents various monthly opportunities designed to inspire and empower young individuals. Below are some featured opportunities for March that seek to raise awareness and encourage participation in STEM-related domains: ### […]

A multitude of psychologists from history has contributed to our understanding of psychology as it stands today. 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 heritage. He was a neurologist who made numerous significant […]

Overview of CRISPR CRISPR is an innovative tool that is changing lives and creating a stir in the healthcare sector. CRISPR, short for “Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats,” is present in prokaryotes—tiny, unicellular organisms that lack organelles. These sequences are found within the genomes of prokaryotes, which organize a cell’s DNA into bundles. As […]

### Queen’s University – Summer of Science 2025 **Program Overview:** This complimentary, online program runs from July to mid-August 2025. It includes 12 afternoon sessions that investigate subjects in physics, chemistry, and technology. Sessions are conducted by undergraduate students and researchers associated with the McDonald Institute and the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute. Participants will […]

**STEM From Scratch June Newsletter: Discovering the Marvels of CRISPR** Greetings to our summer readers! Welcome to the June edition of STEM From Scratch’s Newsletter, where we explore the transformative realm of CRISPR and highlight thrilling opportunities to spark your enthusiasm for STEM. ### Unlocking the Potential of CRISPR The advent of CRISPR technology has […]