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CEE's Lab Bench

contains a wealth of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) information for both students and teachers including:

  • Resources and ideas for conducting real STEM labs and experiments

  • Educational materials on a wide range of STEM subjects

  • Explorations of STEM careers and guidance for how to pursue them

To use Lab Bench, select a category (top tabs) and subject (bottom tabs).  The vertical scroll bar inside Lab Bench allows you to view the available resources in each subject.

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Physical Sciences / Chemistry

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There is More to Carbohydrates Than Nutrition Facts
Dr. Maren Roman, Associate Professor, Sustainable Biomaterials, Virginia Tech
Roanoke & Danville, VA Virtual Bite of Science, September 24, 2020
Video (Hosted on YouTube) -  Slides (pdf) - Dr. Maren Roman @ VT

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Night Vision for Fun and Profit 
Whitney Shamley, Systems Engineer, L3Harris; September 11, 2019 - Roanoke VA
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Physical Sciences / Earth Science

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A Bite of Science in Hydo-Geology
Dr. Madeline Schreiber, Professor of Hydrogeosciences, Virginia Tech
February 23, 2022 - Virtual Bite of Science
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A Glimpse into Earth Systems and Climate Change
Dr. Bill Lukens, Assistant Professor, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University
September 14, 2021 - Virtual Bite of Science
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James Madison University Center for STEM Education & Outreach
Dr. Kerry Creshawn, Center for STEM Education & Outreach Director, James Madison University
September 14, 2021 - Virtual Bite of Science
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From Knee Deep in Water to Chin Deep in Hemp:  Addressing Real Life Problems with Environmental Analytical Chemistry
Dan Downey, Professor of Environmental, Nuclear, & Analytical Chemistry, James Madison University, January 28, 2020 - Harrisonburg, VA
Video (mp4)  -  James Madison University  -  Daniel Downy, PhD, James Madison University

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Biophysics of Bacteria
Rigid Body Dynamics of Motile Bacteria Near Surfaces
Orrin Shindell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy (Physics of Living Systems), Trinity University
Texas Virtual Bite of Science, November 12, 2020
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Playing Hide-and-Seek With Neutrons
Rana Ashkar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Center for Soft  Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Tech University
Shenandoah Valley Virtual Bite of Science, October 8, 2020
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To Infinity & Beyond: The Implications of Civilian Space Travel
Video (YouTube) – Q&A (pdf) – December 14, 2021
Dr. James Nabity, Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado – Nabity’s Page
Dr. Zoe Landsman, Research Scientist at the Florida Space Institute a Chief Scientist for Exolith Lab – Landsman’s Page
Dr. Jacob E. Temme, researches combustion systems at the Army Research Laboratory


My Experiences in Space
Video (mp4)  –  Slides (pdf) – SWRI Space Science Website March 6, 2019
Susan Pope, Director, Department of Space Instrumentation, Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio, TX

 

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