STEM has always been an interesting topic for me. When I see my students enthusiastic about participating in STEM activities, it feels great. Recently, I participated in a Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program through Arizona State University, and the project assigned to me involved using a Doppler sensor as a monitoring device for a new shunt or valve for hydrocephalus patients. This RET program made me realize that although I strive to make my lessons interactive and engaging, I have not
been incorporating enough technology. We often read articles stating that K–12 STEM education in the U.S. is lagging behind that of other wealthy nations. With this in mind, I believe it is my responsibility as an educator to work harder to make quality STEM education accessible to my students and help them strengthen these essential skills.