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Girls Won the Five Top Prizes in National STEM Contest for Middle Schoolers

As people say, “The future is female.” And that trend was certainly on display recently at the 2019 Broadcom MASTERS competition. The competition, “Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars,” highlights very bright middle-schoolers and is run by the Society for Science & the Public.

This year, girls won all of the top five prizes awarded at the competition in Washington, D.C. What makes it even more extraordinary is that the five winners were out of a total pool of 2,348 applicants from 47 states. A total of 18 boys and 12 girls were then brought to D.C. to take part in the competition.

While in D.C., the middle-schoolers were given STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) projects to work on in teams. The youngsters were judged on leadership, teamwork, problem solving, and communication. The last 20% of their score was based on the science projects that the kids had applied to the competition with. The panel of judges included engineers, scientists, and educators.

The five winners were:

The Samueli Foundation Prize: $25,000
Alaina Gassler, Improving Automobile Safety by Removing Blindspots

Lemelson Award for Invention: $10,000
Rachel Bergey, Spotted Lanternflies: Stick’em or Trick’em

Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation: $10,000
Sidor Clare, Bound and Bricked

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement: $10,000
Alexis MacAvoy, Designing Efficient, Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly Activated Carbon for Removal of Heavy Metals from Water

STEM Talent Award, sponsored by DoD STEM: $10,000
Lauren Ejiaga, Ozone Depletion: How it Affects Us

Maya Ajmera, president and CEO of the Society for Science & the Public, said,”We are just so thrilled that the top five winners were girls this year. This is the first time in our history that it was a sweep for girls. It’s also the first time in our history that we had more girl finalists than boy finalists.”

Way to go ladies! Keep your eye on these kids, because they’re going places.

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15 Funny Tweets from Moms and Dads Who Are Struggling with Their Kids’ Homework

Confession time: my parents helped me out once in a while with my homework when I was growing up, and my sister, who is now a Math teacher, really helped me out because that subject makes absolutely no sense to me.

I also remember times when my parents said, “You’re on your own with this one because I can’t figure it out!” That’s what the parents in these tweets are going through.

As they say…the struggle is real…

1. He’s nailing it.

2. A good life lesson.

3. It’s tough out there.

4. That’s why we’re weeping.

5. You sure did!

6. I can’t handle this right now.

7. Might be time for a tutor.

8. It breaks every man eventually.

9. That’s enough…

10. You must cheat.

11. Time to disappear.

12. Done with this. For good.

13. That’s not gonna happen.

14. WTF is this?!?!

15. Saying it out loud isn’t really helping…

Do you help your kiddos out with their homework? Let us know about your struggles in the comments!

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Here Are Some Great Gifts for Grandparents That They’ll Actually Use

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Have you ever seen something and thought, “I wish I would have thought of that!” Maybe you haven’t, but a grandparent you know sure has! And you’ve undoubtedly heard one of them say, “That’s the best thing since sliced bread!”

Yeah, bread didn’t used to be sliced. It was just a whole loaf. That was a thing.

Today we’re taking a look at 5 awesome gifts for this holiday season that will get your Mamo and Bampo talking like there’s no tomorrow. “What a handy gift!” they’ll exclaim. And they’ll be right. Because these are pretty darn great!

#1. Bug Bite Thing

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This handy, dead-simple tool has been a fave product of ours for many years, and the sharks on Shark Tank apparently agree!

Check out what happens when all five sharks are fighting over one product!

So why were they so excited?

Because the Bug Bite Thing actually works.

Listen, literally every single person on this planet has to deal with bug bites or stings.

And if you’re a grandparent and you have grandkids… you want to make sure they’re always taken care of when those bites strike!

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Do you want to use expensive creams and ointments?

No, of course not. Because they don’t treat the actual cause of the bug bite.

But the Bug Bite Thing does. It sucks the irritant or venom out the wound with simple suction.

Plus, it’s completely reusable. Just wash it with soap and water, dry it off, and it’s ready to use again.

It’s so easy, we even made a meme about it! Because if there’s one thing grandparents love… it’s memes!

Click here and grab a couple today at their website or click here to pick one up on Amazon! The grandparents in your life will thank you!

#2. Oasis Diffuser – Waterproof Aromatizer

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As we get older, the one thing we all pay attention to is our health. That’s where essential oils can help. They aid in reducing stress, inflammation and all kinds of conditions you wouldn’t expect.

Oil diffusers have been growing in popularity, but what about when you get in the shower? That’s where the Oasis Diffuser – Waterproof Aromatizer comes in.

It’s a very simple idea. You fill up the bottles, turn on the diffuser and take a shower. All that beautiful smelling mist does the rest!

So what kind of essential oils should you use? You can go grab ANY kind really, but some of our favorite essential oils are blends from Zum.

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Put those two together, and those grandparents in your life will look at shower time in a whole new light!

Click here to pick one up today, and click here to check out those oil blends from Zum!

#3. 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service

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Where did we come from? How did we all end up here? These are questions we ask our elders, but sometimes they either don’t know or can’t remember. You’ll give them insight into their ancestry and the traits that come along with that.

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Plus, you’ll give them reports about their health that may reveal things that they never saw coming.

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Click here to grab a kit for the grandparents in your life.

#4. Letters to My Grandchild

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Are you ready to cry? Yeah you are! Because what’s more weepy than thinking of a grandparent writing a letter to their grandkids that they’ll read in the future?

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Answer, nothing!

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This book includes 12 prompted letters for grandparents to fill in with their memories, wit and wisdom.

And there are other books in this series too…

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Click here to check out all the titles! You may want to pick up more than just one!

#5. Did You Know 2020 Desk Calendar

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What do grandparents like more than hugs from their grandkids? Reading a new, fun fact every single day of the year! Like this one!

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Okay, we kid. Hugs are clearly better, but who in your life do you know who would be more inclined to look at a desk calendar every single day than grandma and grandpa?

For instance, did you know this about ghost peppers?

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Yeah, stay away from those ghost peppers! Yikes!

Click here and grab at Did You Know? 2020 Desk Calendar today!

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George Martonaro was sentenced…

George Martonaro was sentenced to life without parole on non-violent charges. In his 32 years in the prison system, he learned dozens of subjects, taught numerous courses such as creative writing to over 8000 inmates, and authored more than 30 books.

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Jokes About College Professors That Are Right on the Money

Professors sure are a unique breed, huh?

They’re smart, they’re passionate, they’re eccentric…

And by eccentric, we mean that a lot of them are just plain weird.

Let’s celebrate the interesting lives of professors with some funny tweets at their expense.

1. Whatever…

2. Hahahahaha.

3. Let me in on that.

4. What are you, an idiot?

5. Never a good thing.

6. Probably shouldn’t do this.

7. Not really the case…

8. Classic!

9. Not quite an F…

10. Hello, Brain.

11. That’s amazing.

12. Well, that was all for nothing.

13. Ugggghhhhhh.

14. Hey, it’s me!

15. How’d that work out for you?

Do you have a favorite funny joke or story about a college professor from your past (or maybe your present)?

Share with us in the comments…and if it’s a current professor, leave their name out so you don’t end up getting an F this semester, okay?

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Jokes About College Professors That Are Right on the Money

Professors sure are a unique breed, huh?

They’re smart, they’re passionate, they’re eccentric…

And by eccentric, we mean that a lot of them are just plain weird.

Let’s celebrate the interesting lives of professors with some funny tweets at their expense.

1. Whatever…

2. Hahahahaha.

3. Let me in on that.

4. What are you, an idiot?

5. Never a good thing.

6. Probably shouldn’t do this.

7. Not really the case…

8. Classic!

9. Not quite an F…

10. Hello, Brain.

11. That’s amazing.

12. Well, that was all for nothing.

13. Ugggghhhhhh.

14. Hey, it’s me!

15. How’d that work out for you?

Do you have a favorite funny joke or story about a college professor from your past (or maybe your present)?

Share with us in the comments…and if it’s a current professor, leave their name out so you don’t end up getting an F this semester, okay?

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Funny Tweets About How Homework Is Absolute Hell

I dreaded homework when I was a kid. DREADED IT.

I’d put it off…and then put it off some more, until I reached the point of no return. It’s called procrastination, and it’s an art form, people.

These funny tweets about homework might bring back some painful memories from your childhood…

1. Sure it is!

2. Can’t say no to that.

3. Don’t ask me.

4. Emotional breakdown.

5. Here’s another example.

6. Literally anything else sounds better than that.

7. Oh, it’s gonna be like that?

8. Didn’t go as planned.

9. You did what you had to do.

10. Sure you are…

11. The important stuff.

12. Option B seems better.

13. That’s what friends are for.

14. Wouldn’t that be nice?

15. Leave it up to God.

Cheers to no more homework.

EVER!

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Economists Say That Forgiving Student Debt Could Give the Economy a Major Boost

I don’t know if anyone in power will take these recommendations seriously, but a headline like this is probably music to the ears of the millions of people out there are struggling to pay off their student loans.

Although different politicians have different ideas and plans about how much student loan debt they would forgive (or not), economists say that forgiving student debt could boost the economy in huge ways while also fighting income inequality.

Economists argue that the debt forgiveness could boost the economy because so many Americans are limiting their life decisions based on their student loans.

A prime example is Laura Greenwood, 30, of Montpelier, Vermont. Greenwood works for the state education agency in Vermont, making $63,000 a year. She said, “I make probably a better salary than a lot of my peers.” But, she added about a major life decision, “Children, it’s not about if you want them. It’s about can you afford them?”

Greenwood said she owes $96,000 in student loans for college and graduate school. She admits that this is a major hindrance to the decision to have kids with her partner. She said, “We’re interested in having kids, but just cost of living and all our other bills and then the student loans, it’s just like the final straw.”

Greenwood added that her debt makes the possibility of having children seem impossible.

Stressed

Economists argue that if people like Greenwood and others saddled with debt had that anchor removed, more of them would buy houses, have kids, and start businesses.

Lawrence Yun, the National Association of Realtors chief economist, said, “In the short term, it would be very positive for the housing market. Home sales could be, say, 300,000 higher annually if people were not saddled with large student debt.” According to Yun, this would be “a boost to the housing sector as well as the economy.”

William Foster, a vice president with Moody’s, said about total loan forgiveness, “There’ve been some estimates that U.S. real GDP could be boosted on average by $86 billion to $108 billion per year.” He also said, “Student loans are now contributing to what’s perceived as lower economic prospects for younger Americans.”

Stressed?

On the flip side of those seemingly encouraging statements is the fact that loan debt forgiveness would be expensive. Foster said the total for student loan debt is about $1.5 trillion – which is why it’s such a drain on the economy. He claims the federal government would have to give up $85 billion in annual revenue that it collects from these loans, which would result in a wider fiscal deficit (not that it seems to matter these days).

What do you think about this controversial and divisive topic? Should student debt loan be forgiven? Or partially forgiven? Or do you think that these former students need to pay in full?

Let us know what you think in the comments.

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A scientific study found…

A scientific study found that starting high school one hour later than usual allowed students to sleep more than half an hour more, and was associated with reduced sleepiness and increased academic performance.

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Teens Took Fake Babies Home for School Project, and Their Teacher Shared Their Desperate Text Messages

My brother had to do an assignment similar to this when he was in high school, and I believe his fake baby was broken by the second day. Sadly, he received an F for the project.

Bottom line: my brother was and still is very smart, obviously…

But let’s get to the story. At the Chippewa Secondary School in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, teen students got a little bit of a reality check when they had to take fake babies home and take care of them.

The teacher, Andrea Lefebvre, said, “Our students are in a grade 11 class called Raising Healthy Children. The students bring home one of the Real Care babies for the weekend to apply their learning for the caring for a newborn unit.”

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Let’s see how they did, shall we?

1. Don’t do that.

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2. A whole lot going on here.

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3. A little confused…

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4. Took a tumble.

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5. It’s your fault!

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6. Please shut off the child.

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7. SMH…

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And now let’s see some of the great reactions from people out there.

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This is so entertaining. Did you have to do this when you were in school? If so, how did it go?

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