Industry Insights
Welcome to Pink Space Theory's Industry News page, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights in STEM news and STEAM education in Northern Virginia. Here, we cover exciting developments, innovative practices, and inspiring stories in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Explore how our STEM classes for kids are making an impact
Women Who Rock!
Over the eons of time there have been a countless number of women who have proven that accomplishing great things is not a gender limited thing to do.
Using Summertime to Spark Creativity and STEAM Learning
Does summer vacation set you on a quest to plan a full lineup of activities and outings for your family? While some structure is great, experts encourage leaving room for curiosity, exploration, and playful learning…
Plasma: the Liquid Portion
Plasma is an incredibly important part of our blood, just like our cells are. These two components work together seamlessly to make sure our blood can transport oxygen, nutrients, and other components to all parts of the body. Our blood is a valuable substance, one that keeps our bodies running as efficiently as they can.
Free Life Skills Workshop!
Pink Space Theory and UPS are partnering to offer a 4-week FREE Life Skills Workshop for young adults ages 14-18. Participants will learn fundamental skills to ensure they’re set up for success when setting out on their own.
Emele Lasaqa
Emele Lasaqa’s many scientific interests can be mapped back to her hometown of Lautoka, Fiji. Emele and her family are natives of Verata, Ucunivanua, a chiefdom located in the nearby Tailevu province of Fiji. It’s there that she discovered her love of geoscience and sustainability as a high school student….
Children’s Book Week: STEM Books to Inspire the Future
Happy Children’s Book Week! Children’s Book Week was started in 1919 by Franklin Matthiews, Frederic Melcher, and Anne Carroll Moore. The original belief behind Children’s Book Week was that “children’s books and literacy are life-changers” (Every Child a Reader). Children’s Book Week celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, and that year they decided to begin having two Children’s Book Weeks- one in the spring and one in the fall. This tradition of two Book Weeks has continued, and both will be happening in 2021!
Laboratory Scientists: the Disease Detectives : April 18-24, 2021: Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Medical Laboratory Science: An area of the medical field that performs tests to see how the body is functioning in order to help doctors identify diseases and treat them properly. The individuals who run these lab tests are called Medical/Clinical Laboratory Scientists (MLS/CLS). It is estimated that roughly…
The Beauty of Genetics
Have you ever wondered how you got your looks? Why you have blue eyes when your brother has brown eyes, or why your sister is a red-head when no one else in the family is. Why you may be left-handed, but both your parents are right-handed. All of your basic characteristics- hair color, eye color, hand dominance, etc.- come from your genes. These genes are found…
Women in Science: How Kathryn Found a Career in Engineering
As a field that has traditionally been male-dominated, science is now progressing into a more balanced field. One young female Australian scientist, Kathryn, was always interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She grew up in the sugarcane farming area…
Women of STEM: The Arts
I know what you may be thinking, “Wait… There’s no A in STEM.” And you’re absolutely right- there isn’t. But maybe there should be. ..