Thanks for the fiber optics, Shirley! Four inventions (and one inventor) we’re thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving!  Among the many STEM inventions that have made our world a better place are a few made possible by Shirley Jackson, the high-tech trailblazing woman whose breakthrough scientific research enabled others to invent and improve technologies like the the touch tone telephone, the portable fax machine, solar cell and fiber optic cables. In other words, you probably wouldn’t be reading this now without her work. 

What inventions are YOU thankful for?  See our TAME staff answers and let us know yours on Facebook. 

 

This month’s teacher newsletter features:

• State Math & Science Competition Moves to May 2nd

• Register (your TAME club) to win!

• What’s more awesome than a toothbrush robot?

• The world’s next great engineer may want some help with her assignment

• How grateful are your students? Neuroscience researchers show the benefits of cultivating “an attitude of gratitude”

• Freshen up your ideas with TAME’s Pinterest: STEM Inspirations

 

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