
Summer institute brings nanoscience to teachers
Feature
The professional development program hosted by nano@stanford helps middle school teachers bring a cutting-edge field to students at a critical age for learning to see themselves as scientists.

The case for ‘math-ish’ thinking
Q&A
In a new book, Jo Boaler argues for a more flexible approach to math. “Stepping back and judging whether a calculation is reasonable might be the most valuable mathematical skill a person can develop.”