Senses are how our brains decode our surroundings. Many of us were taught in school that humans have five primary senses — sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. We also learned that various animals share similar senses but often to different extents. For instance, while humans can perceive red, green, and blue light, numerous bird […]

Welcome back to STEM from Scratch’s monthly newsletter! It has been some time since our last interaction. If you haven’t heard the news, STEM from Scratch is a non-profit entity that has recently been revitalized. The leadership has now been entrusted to enthusiastic high school students in Ontario who are dedicated to STEM and intend […]

**STEM from Scratch: Opportunities for Youth Engagement in January** STEM from Scratch focuses on increasing awareness of STEM field opportunities for young individuals. Below are January’s key offerings for youth eager to engage in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: **1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)** – Offered at Aldershot High School (Burlington), T.A. Blakelock High […]

**STEM from Scratch: March Opportunities for Youth Engagement** STEM from Scratch has compiled a selection of opportunities for young individuals to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines this March. These initiatives are designed for a range of age groups and backgrounds, offering enriching experiences to motivate tomorrow’s innovators. **1. McMaster University I-STEP: Black […]

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

Overview of CRISPR CRISPR is a groundbreaking technology that is reshaping lives and creating a stir in the healthcare sector. CRISPR, an abbreviation for “Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats,” exists in prokaryotes—tiny, unicellular organisms devoid of organelles. These sequences are embedded within the genomes of prokaryotes, which arrange a cell’s DNA in clusters. As […]

Queen’s University – Summer of Science 2025 Program Synopsis:This complimentary, online program operates from July until mid-August 2025. It includes 12 afternoon sessions that examine areas in physics, chemistry, and technology. The sessions are conducted by undergraduate scholars and researchers from the McDonald Institute and the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute. Participants will partake in […]

Greetings to our readers, and happy summertime! We are thrilled to present the June issue of the STEM From Scratch Newsletter. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the extraordinary realm of CRISPR, an innovative tool in genetic engineering that is transforming the domains of biotechnology and healthcare. CRISPR, which stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced […]

MakerKids STEM Summer Camps Location: Three GTA venuesAge Group: 6-13 years (Grades 1-8)Program Duration: Week-long sessions, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday)Program Type: Day camps with optional before and aftercare Program Description: MakerKids provides award-winning STEM day camps featuring a 5:1 child-to-staff ratio, emphasizing essential technology skills. The program offers daily outdoor time and ample […]

Overview of Stem Cell Therapy For 25 years, researchers have made ambitious claims regarding stem cells transforming healthcare. These extraordinary cells, initially extracted from human embryos in the late 1990s, have an incredible capability: they can theoretically morph into any type of tissue within the human body. The idea was enticing—imagine having spare parts ready […]