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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 8d

If your students are interested in exploring math more deeply, here is a link to a website filled with mathematical fun facts! math.hmc.edu/funfacts/

Math Fun Facts – Some fun math facts

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 11d

You and your students can learn more about our STEM professional of the week, mathematician Fern Hunt, by watching her video series with Career Girls: www.careergirls.org/role-mo...

Career Advice From Fern Hunt, Ph.D. Mathematician

Watch Fern Hunt, Ph.D., Research Mathematician at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Mathematical Modeling Group, discuss how her mother’s gift of a chemistry set and an inspired teacher opened the world of mathematics and scie

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 13d

A fun video that explains one of the most famous patterns in mathematics: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jj...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 13d

This week, we are highlighting the work of Mathematician Fern Hunt who continues to inspire kids to pursue careers in mathematics. If you want to help us inspire more students to do the same, please consider making a donation. math4science.org/support/

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 15d

Our STEM Professional of the week is Mathematician Fern Hunt! Hunt studies how to better predict seemingly random events. You can read more about her work on her M4S profile here: math4science.org/fern-hunt/

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 18d

To view more of Artist Wendy Klemperer's work and see how she puts her biology and chemistry knowledge to use, check out her website! wendyklemperer.com/

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 20d

Artist Wendy Klemperer's work focuses on animals in motion. Some of the most amazing animal motion happens in the air. Here's a video to help younger students, or adults who need a reminder, understand how birds and other animals fly! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bp...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 20d

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 22d

Artist Wendy Klemperer's M4S profile describes how understanding chemistry is key to working with metal. In this video, you can listen to Artist Wendy Klemperer talk about how metal can be a fluid medium, like painting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=giy...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 22d

STEM Professional of the Week! Artist Wendy Klemperer uses her background in biology to create beautiful sculptures of animals in motion. Read more about her work in her M4S profile: math4science.org/wendy-klem...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 25d

If some of your more advanced students want to learn more about @stevenstrogatz.com's work, point them towards his YouTube channel, which features videos where he explains complex math concepts: www.youtube.com/@stevenstro...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 27d

Our STEM Professional of the week did his PhD thesis on our biological clocks. But it isn't just mathematicians who are interested in our circadian rhythms. NFL teams are too! www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYM...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 27d

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · 29d

Want to learn more about our STEM Professional of the Week, @stevenstrogatz.com? Check out his website: www.stevenstrogatz.com/

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our STEM Professional of the Week is Applied Mathematician @stevenstrogatz.com! Strogatz not only finds math interesting, but representative of the beauty of the world. Read more about him here: math4science.org/steven-str...

math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Sep 6

Our STEMp of the week's work doesn't only include great works of art, Virtual Experience Designer Matthew Brennan also created this amazing VR tour of the Indiana University Greenhouse. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmL...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Sep 5

Check out this awesome video about the potential future of VR! It could inspire the students in your life to use tech to change the world. www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7h...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you want to help the teachers in your life prepare for the start of a new school year, consider donating to M4S! We help teachers inspire their students to perform well in math and consider careers in STEM! math4science.org/support/

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Sep 3

Check out Matthew Brennan's website to learn more about our STEM professional of the week! www.matthewbrennan.io/

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Sep 1

New STEM Professional of the Week! This week we are highlighting Virtual Experience Designer Matthew Brennan! He uses his programming skills to design VR experiences that allow users to explore art galleries and ancient architecture. Read more about him here: math4science.org/matthew-br...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Aug 30

Here's a final word of wisdom from our latest STEM professional, @poetrichardblanco.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wu...

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Aug 29

This week, we are talking about poetry. Here's a heartwarming poem to read with your kids as they head back to math class: www.poetryfoundation.org/po...

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The way, for example, they are willing to count anything or anyone: two pickles, one door to the room, eight dancers dressed as swans.

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Aug 28

Need to entertain your kids during plane rides and road trips as you enjoy the last few weeks of summer? Check out the profiles on our website! They're fun reading for kids interested in STEM. math4science.org/category/m...

Meet the Scientists

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Aug 27

This week, we are featuring the work of @poetrichardblanco.bsky.social If you want to explore more of his work, check out his website! richard-blanco.com/

Richard Blanco | Richard Blanco is one of the most beloved and influential poets and storytellers writing today.

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math4science @math4science.bsky.social · Aug 25

NEW PROFILE ALERT: We have the honor of profiling the former Presidential Inaugural Poet, @poetrichardblanco.bsky.social! If you want to learn more about how his work as an engineer influences his poetry click here: math4science.org/richard-bl...

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