Chemistry In Action: The Top Stories of 2015
Our 2015 annual report is now online! Take a look to find out how chemistry can change schools, workplaces, and lives.
What’s New
Happy Holidays From All of Us at CEF!
At CEF, we know that bringing free science resources to hundreds of thousands of students isn’t a one-person job – it takes an educational village! We’re grateful for your support and ideas this year. Whatever holidays you might be celebrating this December, we hope they find you happy, safe, and excited about all of the science that 2016 has to offer!
New Law Boosts Support for STEM
On Friday, President Obama signed the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, formerly known as “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB). The updated law, called the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) includes a number of provisions cheered by STEM advocates.
Space Station Gets a Holiday Boost
After several blocked attempts, U.S. aerospace manufacturer Orbital ATK finally succeeded in docking their Cygnus module on the International Space Station (ISS) yesterday! Containing food, supplies, tanks of nitrogen and oxygen, and an array of science experiments, the module was a welcome sight to the six astronauts living on board the ISS.
Count Down with Chemistry!
If you love chemistry facts, real-world science connections, or stellar graphic design, you’ll go wild for Compound Interest’s Chemistry Advent Calendar! These daily holiday-themed chemistry illustrations will make your day merry and bright – and (shhh) educational!
Toys for Scientists of All Ages
Looking for fun ways to surprise the STEM-lovers in your life this holiday season? At CEF, we’re always happy to see students get excited about science, and we’ve spotted some gift guides full of gear, gadgets, and great reads for scientists of all ages. (Note: CEF doesn’t endorse any specific websites or products – we’re just passing along ideas!)
Give Back with us on #GivingTuesday
Today we’re participating in the fourth annual Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. We’re excited to be a part of this global movement, and we hope you are, too! Here are a few ideas for ways you can participate.
What We’re Thankful For
As Thanksgiving approaches, we can’t help but think back on the past year and everyone who has helped make our successes possible. We’re grateful for all of our hard-working volunteers, our supporters, and our fellow science enthusiasts. Thank you for being one of those people!
The Challenge is Coming Your Way
In 2016, the states of Maine, Mississippi, and Rhode Island will all hold their very first Local You Be The Chemist Challenge® competitions! That means that 41 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia will all send representatives to the 2016 National Challenge – and our staff is working to add even more new states!
Minecraft, Meet Chemistry
Whether or not there’s a Minecraft enthusiast in your life, you’ve probably heard of the wildly popular world-building game. Now, a team of researchers in the UK has created MolCraft – a version of the game that teaches students about biochemistry!
