Consequential insights for advancing informal STEM learning and outcomes for students from historically marginalized communities.

Consequential STEM experiences in informal settings can address issues of equity by fully engaging historically marginalized high school students in complex socio-scientific issues. However, inclusive and effective programs are in high demand, and there is little research on what specific aspects, context, and timeframes are most important when scaling these experiences. Using a mixed method approach, this study demonstrates that students make significant gains, in the short and long term, through in-person and remote informal programs ranging between 22-h and 320-h.

Transthesia: Comparing the Prevalence of Synesthesia in Transgender and Cisgender Individuals.

To evaluate the prevalence of synesthesia in transgender versus cisgender individuals. A 10-question, self-administered written survey, developed to assess the prevalence of synesthesia, was distributed to transgender individuals (=96) attending support groups as well as to cisgender participants (=103) identified among individuals accompanying transgender attendees. Demographic data and prevalence of synesthesia were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Simulated microbe removal around finger rings using different hand sanitation methods.

Aim: It is our opinion that the CDC and the WHO have underestimated cross-contamination under examination gloves in dental clinics while wearing jewelry, such as finger rings. These agencies only "recommend" removing jewelry, and only washing hands for 15 seconds with soap and warm water before donning gloves. This study examined several washing procedures and finger rings using simulated microbes.