The ‘Hello World’ Blog
All the latest news, resources, and stories on “Art Technically” and STEM and Arts education written by the Art Technically team and Hello World Student Writers.
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Science Bears for the Memphis Child Advocacy Center
“Science Bears” is a special Art Technically project that creates scientist-themed teddy bears for children in need such as children at Child Advocacy Centers and family shelters. These Science Bears made their way to the Memphis Child Advocacy Center!
New Astrobotany Lesson Plan on ArtTechnically.org
Art Technically’s astrobotany lesson plan learning about growing plants in space just became available on our website, for free!
Atoka Parks and Recreation Space Camp
This past week at Atoka Parks and Rec’s Space Camp, we worked through Art Technically‘s astrobotany workshop learning about growing plants in space and taste-tested astronaut ice cream and nutrition shakes. We learned about plant science, the electromagnetic spectrum, grow lights, space travel, and the stressors of gravity and harmful radiation on life!
Hello World 2020-2021 Program Recap
High school and college students across the United States participated in the ‘Hello World’ program, researching STEM, STEAM, and the Arts, writing articles, and virtually bonding over Zoom and Slack during distance learning.
Women in STEM Artwork 2020
Hello World student staff artists created artwork for articles featuring women in STEM.
Hedy Lamarr Biography
Hedy Lamarr, once known as the most beautiful woman in the world, invented the technology that eventually formed the basis for today’s WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth systems.
Learning About the Artemis Program
I want to pause and look at how far women have come in the fields of science, politics, business, and all the other fields. Many people remember that Apollo even has a twin sister. But NASA is here to remind us that women live in the same world as men and therefore no boundaries should confine them.
Practical vs. CG Effects in Film
What to the viewer might seem simple is the result of many many choices on the part of the filmmakers. For those practicing the art of film, there is one choice that stands out among all the others: digital or practical effects?
Valentina Tereshkova Biography
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to ever be in space.
The Queen of Physics – The Legacy of Dr. Chien-Shung Wu
Often nicknamed “the First Lady of Physics,” “the Queen of Physics,” and “the Chinese Madam Curie,” Dr. Chien-Shung Wu was a Chinese-born American physicist that conducted revolutionary work on the Manhattan Project and in experimental physics.
Vera Rubin Biography
Vera Rubin always knew she wanted to study and work in the field of science, ignoring what others told her that she should stick to an artistic career.
Among Us, Part 4: The How
When analyzing how a game is designed, we have to think about what is the intention of the game’s design and how all aspects of it work towards that aim. What is the intended player experience of Among Us? Well, without a design document to base our discussion around, though we can make a good assumption based on how the game is marketed.
Mae Jemison Biography
The number of achievements Jemison has is commendable. Nothing tattered her determination, focus, and confidence to stop her progress towards her interests. Her story continues to inspire everyone, especially young African American and female children to realize that their race or gender is not a limitation or barrier to their goals and dreams.
Among Us, Part 3: The Why
While the initial peak in popularity can be given to YouTubers and Twitch Streamers, Among Us has its own perks that make it the perfect game to play during these complicated times. The game connects people, strangers and long time friends alike, with short games that are infinitely re-playable. The game also grants the players the chance to have a conversation while in a lobby before a game, and lets you keep playing with the same people over and over.
Among Us, Part 2: The Who
Who created Among Us? What would your reaction be if you were told that Among Us was created by a total of three people in a Washington-based studio? Pretty shocking, right?
Among Us, Part 1: The What
What is Among Us? If you were on the internet during the last month or talked to any of your friends, you’ve most likely come across videos, memes, or articles all raving about the same game. Among Us.
STEAM in Movies
You see movies every day, but have you ever stopped to think that STEAM is an active part of the plot?
STEAM and Movies
No movie can be created without STEAM being involved. I’m taking a closer look at how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math come together to make movie magic!
What Exactly is the Green New Deal and Why do We Need it Now?
The Green New Deal is essentially a vision for the future, it’s not exactly one policy that would be passed by Congress, but it’s a foundation to change our world from a climate crisis into an unprejudiced future for the better.
Textile Science and Fashion
Your favorite pair of jeans, active wear worn for vigorous activities, and clothing designed to protect from the elements: these were all designed with a specific purpose. Clothing is not only designed to be fashionable but functional as well. Clothing can be fashionable and functional because of the textiles it is constructed with.
STEM Files: “This Kiss” by Faith Hill
Welcome to STEM Files, a series of articles dedicated to exploring the manner in which different scientific properties and concepts are discussed in song lyrics. For our debut article, we will be throwing it back to 1998 for a look at Faith Hill’s top ten crossover hit, “This Kiss,” written by Beth Nielsen Chapman, Robin Lerner, and Annie Roboff.