Science Research
Activities
- All Science Research Activities
- Into the World of Microscopes [ 5 ]
  Learn about how microscopes work, and explore the kinds of ways scientists use microscopes for research.
- Everyday Emulsions [ 11 ]
  Use everyday chemistry to explore molecular forces and make lotion!
- Escape the Cell [ 8 ]
  Have you ever used an escape room to learn about the central dogma?
- Beyond Dirt: The Ecosystem Beneath our Feet [ 3 ]
  Explore how soil chemistry and ecosystems open the door to deep scientific investigation.
Research
Programs
- Research Programs @ Rockefeller
- Student Posters from Research Programs
Inclusive
Mentorship
- All Inclusive Mentorship Resources
- In-Reach Infrastructure [ 18 ]
  Step-by-step guides of programs that have supported mentorship in the Rockefeller University scientific community.
- Continued Learning for Mentors [ 9 ]
  Resources and reflections to keep growing as a mentor, leader, and trustworthy collaborator.
- Inclusive Science Systems [ 23 ]
  Exploring the systems, structures, and relationships that make science more inclusive and connected.
- Guide to LGBTQIA+ Allyship for Mentors
Podcasts
& Webinars
Blog
- View All Blog Posts
- SSRP Icons [ 17 ]
  Spotlighting student stories and experiences from RockEDU’s Summer Science Research Program.
- Meet RockEDU's Mentors [ 15 ]
  Meet the Rockefeller, Weill Cornell, and Sloan Kettering community members who power RockEDU’s Mentorship Ecosystem and inspire future scientists.
- Science Spotlight [ 34 ]
  Science Spotlight explores how science works by illuminating discoveries, ideas, and the people behind them.
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Science is LIT

Exploring behaviors of light in different parts of our world

Corner Store Experiments only requires the use of materials you can find at your local corner store, grocery store, pharmacy, etc. Any additional resources or materials are a bonus!
Corner Store Experiments will include scaffolded resources for teachers and students to use kombucha as a model system for iterative question asking, experimental design, and data analysis.
Kombucha, the first Corner Store model system, is a fermented tea beverage ripe with open scientific questions including on microbial growth, competition, fermentation chemistry, and how to measure complex ideas like "healthy."
Fun Fact: Kombucha fermentation produces a cellulose material that floats at the top of the fermenting tea. It's known as the pellicle. You can see it forming as white splotches in this picture.
Please check back for more in the coming months!

Know That Science is LIT

Electromagnetic Radiation

Light is technically "electromagnetic radiation," but what does that really mean?

Light Interacting with our Environment

Light can do lots of interesting things when it encounters objects

Dyes and Pigments

How do objects have different colors, e.g. tree leaves are green, jeans are blue, blood is red?

Explore How Science is LIT

Explore How Light Affects Photosynthesis

Use this algae inquiry activity to explore how various properties of light affect photosynthesis

The Color of Sunsets

Show Ways Science is LIT

How Are Rainbows Formed?

Explore simple ways to separate and combine different colors of light in order to better understand rainbows

The Color of Sunsets

Demonstrate light scattering and diffraction — two fundamental properties of light that give us our beautiful sunrises and sunsets!

Colorful Leaves

Science Research Activities
- Science Research Activities
- All Science Research Activities
- Into the World of Microscopes [ 5 ]
  Learn about how microscopes work, and explore the kinds of ways scientists use microscopes for research.
- Everyday Emulsions [ 11 ]
  Use everyday chemistry to explore molecular forces and make lotion!
- Escape the Cell [ 8 ]
  Have you ever used an escape room to learn about the central dogma?
- Beyond Dirt: The Ecosystem Beneath our Feet [ 3 ]
  Explore how soil chemistry and ecosystems open the door to deep scientific investigation.
Research Programs
Inclusive Mentorship
- Inclusive Mentorship
- All Inclusive Mentorship Resources
- In-Reach Infrastructure [ 18 ]
  Step-by-step guides of programs that have supported mentorship in the Rockefeller University scientific community.
- Continued Learning for Mentors [ 9 ]
  Resources and reflections to keep growing as a mentor, leader, and trustworthy collaborator.
- Inclusive Science Systems [ 23 ]
  Exploring the systems, structures, and relationships that make science more inclusive and connected.
- Guide to LGBTQIA+ Allyship for Mentors
Podcasts & Webinars
Blog
- Blog
- View All Blog Posts
- SSRP Icons [ 17 ]
  Spotlighting student stories and experiences from RockEDU’s Summer Science Research Program.
- Meet RockEDU's Mentors [ 15 ]
  Meet the Rockefeller, Weill Cornell, and Sloan Kettering community members who power RockEDU’s Mentorship Ecosystem and inspire future scientists.
- Science Spotlight [ 34 ]
  Science Spotlight explores how science works by illuminating discoveries, ideas, and the people behind them.
About

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