A range of psychologists from history has influenced our present understanding of psychology. This article will examine three of the most impactful psychologists: Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Abraham Maslow. Sigmund Freud was born in May 1856 in Austria to parents of Galician Jewish descent. He was a neurologist who made numerous significant observations, but […]

**STEM from Scratch: Opportunities for Youth Engagement in March** STEM from Scratch focuses on advancing STEM-related opportunities for young individuals, equipping them for success in the realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Below are significant programs available this March: ### McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Initiative The IMHOTEP initiative targets Black […]

Greetings, readers! Immerse yourself in the newest issue of STEM From Scratch’s June Newsletter, where we delve into the revolutionary domain of CRISPR technology. This extraordinary tool enables scientists to modify genes with unmatched accuracy, paving the way for possible treatments for genetic conditions, breakthroughs in agriculture, and progress in personalized healthcare. Our newsletter explains […]

**Introduction to CRISPR** CRISPR is an innovative tool that is altering lives and making significant impacts in the medical sector. CRISPR, short for “Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats,” is present in prokaryotes—tiny, single-celled organisms devoid of organelles. These sequences reside in the genomes of prokaryotes, which organize a cell’s DNA in clusters. As a […]

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

The Mushroom Cloud of the First Hydrogen Bomb We’ve all witnessed the footage. A pristine blue sky abruptly transformed by a mushroom cloud of smoke accompanied by the thunderous sound of the explosion. However, you may have noticed that many of these clips are quite dated, often originating from decades past. Contemporary nuclear weapons possess […]

Every time we look up something like ‘Why is 11 not pronounced onety-one’ or ‘Why isn’t there an E grade’ on Google, the underlying algorithm of the search engine scans its database to find the most fitting answers to provide the user. This blog will delve into the Google Pagerank system, in a straightforward manner […]

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Senses serve as the means through which our brains comprehend our surroundings. Many of us were educated that humans possess five senses — vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. We also learned that various animals have similar senses but often within different ranges. For instance, while humans perceive red, green, and blue light, numerous bird […]

STEM from Scratch highlights opportunities each month to promote STEM-related initiatives for youth engagement. Here are the January opportunities! **1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)** – Available at Aldershot High School (Burlington), T.A. Blakelock High School (Oakville), and Elsie MAcgill Secondary School (Milton) – A 4-year program from Grade 9-12 (applications required in Grade 8 – selection by […]