Tag Archives: STEM education

‘Incredible impact’: This researcher is bolstering STEM students and inspiring university DEI efforts

Dr. Tam’ra-Kay Francis, a post doctoral research associate in the University of Washington’s Department of Chemistry. (Photo courtesy of Francis) Dr. Tam’ra-Kay Francis was feeling a little nervous. The confession was a surprise given all she has accomplished. Francis, who goes by TK, has a masters degree in chemistry for research on nanowires and a…

Meet the Seattle-area teen geeks that just won awards at an international science fair

The Washington-state high school scientists who traveled to Atlanta last week to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The state sent 23 students in person and virtually to the event, and they brought home 23 awards and honors. (WSSEF Photo) The bleak and all-too-common spectacle of roadkill was upsetting to Vedant…