Science Learning from Anywhere
Learning Counsel Report Podcast
English - November 12, 2020 18:49 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBEducation News Tech News edtech education educationtransition schools educationtechnology edujedi k12 k12technology learningcounsel leilani Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Do you want to be thoroughly impressed about cross-curricular STEM learning remotely? Anika Chebrolu, a 14-year-old, won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and was named America’s Top Young Scientist of 2020. She found a molecule that can selectively bind to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in an attempt to find a cure for the pandemic. Programs for schools from Discovery Education combine these sorts of challenges with world-class STEM learning. Hear the discussion with Beth Meyer, VP of Growth and Partner Activation from Discovery Education; Mahfuza B. Ali, Ph.D., Corporate Scientist, 3M Materials Resource Division and 3M Young Scientist Challenge Mentor; and Anika.