New research shows that K-12 teachers use eight mental models to teach science, technology, engineering and math—a more complex system than initially apparent. These models are laid out in a new study published in the Journal of Science Teacher Education. One of the co-authors, Emily Dare, is an assistant professor of STEM Education in the Department […]
From Greenhouse Gas To 3-D Surface-Microporous Graphene
Tiny dents in the surface of graphene greatly enhances its potential as a supercapacitor. Even better, it can be made from carbon dioxide. A material scientist at Michigan Technological University invented a novel approach to take carbon dioxide and turn it into 3-D graphene with micropores across its surface. The process is the focus of a new […]
Installing Solar To Combat National Security Risks In The Power Grid
Distributed microgrid tech can secure the electrical grids at military bases to reduce the impact of cyberattacks, physical attacks from terrorists and natural disasters. Vulnerabilities in the power grid are one of the most prevalent national security threats. The technical community has called for building up the resiliency of the grid using distributed energy and […]