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My Pet is How Old!?
Most of us have heard certain equations for converting our favorite animal’s age to an equivalent human age. These equations have mostly been linear conversions
October 13, 2021
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Women in Science
Women in Science Spotlight: Dr. Shelly Jones
Shelly Jones, Ph.D. is a Professor of Mathematics Education, at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT. Currently, Dr. Jones teaches undergraduate mathematics content
March 3, 2021
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Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Estimating the Heights of Very Tall Things
Today, we are going to explore how to measure really tall things (like trees or lampposts) without needing a ridiculously long ruler. Remember, these measurements
June 22, 2020
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Mandell Academy
Take 10: COVID-19, A Teachable Moment?
During the 40 years I’ve spent as a classroom teacher I had my course curricula interrupted many times by weather events, disasters, and tragedy. Needless
May 21, 2020
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Archimedes the Mathematician
Like the number Pi, his influence lives on FOREVER π ≈ 3.14159265358979323846264338327950… Close your eyes. Block out all of the noise around you. You know
March 14, 2020
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A Few Pieces of Pi!
Pi Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. It ranks right up there with the Fourth of July and Christmas. It is a
March 13, 2020
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Women in Science
Women in Science Spotlight: Dr. Shelly M. Jones
As part of the Connecticut Science Center’s Women in Science Initiative, each month we will highlight local Connecticut women in a variety of science fields.
January 17, 2020
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Book Club
Down to a Science Book Club
If you’ve spent many afternoons getting lost in a good book, it’s not hard to imagine how a compelling narrative can transport you to another
June 6, 2019
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