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Back to reality

The world has slowly begun to unfreeze from this pseudo-ice age. As our events have returned to in-person, people have embraced the learning experiences. Seeing children participate in events and launch drones for the first time all over again sets precedence. We can work to increase critical thinking in children…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationNovember 23, 2022

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Applications now open for Miami-Dade County’s BizUp grant program

Miami-Dade Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, and District 2 Commissioner, Jean Monestime, have just launched the BIzUp Grant program and invite Miami-Dade County businesses to apply to a pitch competition for a chance to win one of several $50,000 grants, and a top grant valued at $100,000, including 12 months of technical assistance from StartUp FIU.

ManagerJanuary 2, 2023

Education

How to Help Anxious Students Succeed on Science Exams

A study from the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Science" conducted by Barnard College President Sian Leah Beilock and her research team revealed that helping lower-income high school freshman to regulate their test-taking anxiety can actually cut their biology course failure rates in half. A brief pre-exam de-stressing session can…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationNovember 20, 2019

Insights Women Matter

Irene Loilot-Curie and Gender Equality

Throughout the years women have fought hard for gender equality. This is one the the most crucial discussions we are having as a society today. It takes courageous women to break barriers and fight for the love of science. Women like Irene Joliot-Curie have paved the way for women throughout…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationNovember 20, 2019

Science

Phonons: The New Negative Gravity

According to a paper released July 23 with arXiv a group of scientists have now considered sound to have negative mass, and constantly drifting in all directions. This new concept has shattered the conventional way of thinking about sound as a wave. This new paper argues the fact that instead of…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationMarch 8, 2022

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Communities Prosper Because of Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations are made to help as many individuals and families on a daily basis. They Do many things to help our community be better and make sure everyone is protected, educated, and nurtured. Nonprofits give the community hope and a breath of fresh air when needed. They are here…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 9, 2018

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The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields

A study published in the journal of autism and developmental disorders found that students with autism choose majors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at a higher rate than students in the general population. Yet student with autism enroll into college at lower rates. People with an autism spectrum…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 3, 2018

Education

Strategies for Teaching Students With ADHD

Many parents and teachers who have and teach children with ADD/ADHD know the difficulties that come with it. Issues like distractibility, hyperactivity, frustration are issues that tend to hinder their ability to learn in the traditional way. This is why teachers and parents need to come up with new adaptive…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 2, 2018

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Benefits of Diversity in The Classroom

We are living in an era where diversity in the work place is becoming a vital part of any business. Promoting diversity in the workplace has proven to increase employee performance and promotes greater creativity. So, by default, diversity in the classroom also reaps great benefits. Diverse classrooms prepare students…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 2, 2018

Education Insights

Facing Education in Urban Schools

In urban public schools, many students and their families are living with severe economic disadvantages. There is more than 68% of students receiving free or reduced lunch in high-poverty public schools. The conversations about the increased challenges facing students in these areas need to focus on the fact that these…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 2, 2018

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How Soon Might be Too Soon?

Entering an era of scientific innovations and advancements plus a more competitive job market, wanting your child to go to college is something every parent has to think about. Raising a child is hard work itself but deciding when to start prepping them for college is a whole other objective.…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 2, 2018

Education Insights Mathematics

Ways to Introduce STEM to Children

This morning I woke up and began to help my sisters get ready for the day. Its summer now so they are spending most of their day scarfing down chips and watching tv. I began to think of ways I can make these next few months educational yet fun. They…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJune 20, 2018

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Back to reality

Applications now open for Miami-Dade County’s BizUp grant program

How to Help Anxious Students Succeed on Science Exams

Irene Loilot-Curie and Gender Equality

Phonons: The New Negative Gravity

Communities Prosper Because of Nonprofits

The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields

Strategies for Teaching Students With ADHD

Benefits of Diversity in The Classroom

Facing Education in Urban Schools

How Soon Might be Too Soon?

Ways to Introduce STEM to Children

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