Project Brain Light

We are an outreach group based at @udelaware. Our mission is to cultivate interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)-related fields.

[Project Brain Light @projbrainlight]

YoUDee stopped by to say hi at the graduate student orientation resource fair!

#youdee #graduatestudentlife #science #stem #universityofdelaware

[Project Brain Light @projbrainlight]

Are you hesitant to get the flu shot because you think it might make you sick? Do you think the flu shot doesn't even work? There are a lot of myths about the flu shot. Read about these myths and the truth about the flu shot in our newest blog article!
https://t.co/5XtJ1SS3mG

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See pictures from and read about our biggest event of the year... STEAM Day!

https://t.co/lH8yS69gbn

#fullsteamahead #blog #scienceoutreach #STEM #STEAM #sciencecommunication #scicomm #science

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Updates on our activities this Spring!

Talked with state legislatures during UD Day at Legislative Hall
Held a workshop "Science Outreach: How to develop support and interest in STEM in your local community"
Helped students de-stress during finals week

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Our grad students had a great time at #UDel STEAM Day teaching DuPont Middle Schoolers about plastics, polymers, and recycling this week! Thanks to Project Brain Light (@projbrainlight) for putting on the event!

[SPARC Science @SparcScience]

Having a great time at the Bellevue Community Center’s farmers market tonight! Thanks for hosting such a great event. @MobileLabCo @Incyte @UDelPress @projbrainlight

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STEAM Day at UD 2022 was a huge success and a ton of fun! Read more in this article. Can't wait to do it again next year😊🔬

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Seventh-graders explored brain power, DNA, drones and other wonders at #UDel's STEAM Day 2022. https://t.co/38Qgq2nUYd @udcas @UDengineering @projbrainlight

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Simple questions don’t always have the most straightforward of answers. In this article we’ll break down some information, in small parts, to help you fully understand why the sky is blue. Click her to read: https://t.co/Z5NUkqiHdH

[SPARC Science @SparcScience]

Thanks to ⁦@projbrainlight⁩ at ⁦@UDelaware⁩ for hosting their STEM day for Delaware students. We are thrilled to be here! ⁦@MobileLabCo⁩ ⁦@PABiomed⁩ ⁦@LearningUNDFTD⁩ ⁦@TeachPASci⁩

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Science communication and education is key! Let's do this! @MobileLabCo @PADeptofEd #steminpa @PABiomed @pennstateCSATS @TeachPASci

[Project Brain Light @projbrainlight]

The story of CRISPR shows the perseverance of many scientists across the globe, working together at international conferences and using the published literature to solve a puzzle together. Read more in our guest article by @GeneEditingDE scientist: https://t.co/S82as7lpxC

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Do you like pie? What about pi? Learn about the significance of "pi" in mathematics by reading our Full STEAM Ahead blog: https://t.co/75jb80DAne

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Did you know there is DNA in everything that grows, including your food? Read about the importance of science communication when it comes to food labels in our Full STEAM Ahead Blog. Article written by guest author @Scientiffst.

https://t.co/DBalFXCVNt

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Swipe through the photos to learn about our June career of the month: Forensic Science! 🔍🔬 https://t.co/cRJZRZhEn1

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When we decide on an action or motion that we want to perform, our brain sends a signal to our muscles and tells them to pull our bones in a certain direction so that we can do that movement. Click here to learn about how our brain & body work together: https://t.co/bqB9tzldEY

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If it sounds too good to be true– it is. Many of these over-the-counter “brain boosters” may not boost your brain at all, despite their promises to improve memory, focus, and energy. Check out our guest article on our Full STEAM Ahead blog to learn more: https://t.co/rug3MABSR4

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Swipe through the photos to learn about how physics is used in research about how bacteria function! Physics was our May career of the month!! 🚀💫 https://t.co/Dz9rQNGkbp

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Animals have some crazy ways that they blend into their environment. Some look like plants, and others can even change colors! Let’s learn about all the techniques that keep animals hidden! Check our our Full STEAM Ahead blog for more: https://t.co/3W8AEL8rqA

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Have you ever wondered about how your body just seems to know when to go to sleep, when to eat, and when to wake up? It’s because of your circadian rhythm! Read more in our Full STEAM Ahead blog:
https://t.co/zSoNVCsFQs

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Marie Curie was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics and went on to win another one in Chemistry, making her the first person to ever earn two Nobel Prizes. Check out our "Sci-necdotes" article on our Full STEAM Ahead blog to learn more! https://t.co/4SwZatQjVE