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Psychedelic Paper Art or High-Level Math?

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

Jen Stark’s lush paper landscapes seem both psychedelic and scientific. Using trippy shapes and colors, she draws you into a place of quiet mystery.

Now We’re Cooking with Math

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

Pi is delicious — and other math lessons you’ll be happy to learn

November 11, 2016Arts

How much math should kids learn in school?

September 2, 2016Education

How one school is using hands-on and high-energy learning to help its low-income students succeed

January 12, 2016Education

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The number of STEM jobs is lagging behind the larger number of STEM graduates. But that may not be the point.

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