by Shawn Carlson, Ph.D. First you found a killer science project idea, then you did a great science project. Now, you've got to write it all up to compete in your science fair. Your written report is the single most important part of any science fair project. A well-written report can make a pathetic project look pretty good, and a good project look exceptional. By the same token, a poorly written report is certain to sink even Nobel Prize-quality work. It's a simple equation. The winners

Sci-fi buffs never tire of discussing Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws for Robots. As these laws are intended to keep the machines from hurting us, a more apt title would be Asimov’s Three Laws For Controlling Robots. With a bow to Asimov, I’d like to present my Three Laws for Understanding Robots. Trust me, this’ll be easy...and fast.LAW I: EVERYTHING THAT IS EASY FOR ROBOTS IS HARD FOR US. CONVERSELY, EVERYTHING THAT IS EASY FOR US IS HARD FOR THEM.This law is not at all obvious and results in endle

By Ciara McGrath School science laboratories seem to always be designed by accountants. They are generally poorly laid out and ill-equipped to serve their purpose.I have taught in many of these disasters and have designed other labs that have been a pleasure to teach in. It would be nice if price was not a constraining factor in all school building design, but it is.The best way to approach the design of your lab is from the stand-point of what you need, then pare it down if the total cos

By Robert Burke Getting kids interested in science at an early age is very important. It's easier than you think. Science does not have to be something mysterious. It is happening all around us, and you can use everyday things to encourage your children's interest and knowledge. Most parents believe that they can't help their children with science. But you don't need a advanced scientific degree to teach young children science. All you need is a willingness to try, to observe the world, a