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How Melodies Enkindle the Mind... | EstheraSTEM

Introduction For centuries, music has been life, accompanying man through good and bad, evolving over the years from beats to symphonies. It has been translating our souls’ deepest desires, our minds’ complicated thoughts, and hearts’ intricate emotions. Humans have always resorted to music as an escape from reality to soothe their aching souls. But what is the truth behind such joy that seeps into our minds once we listen to music? This question is what will be discussed in the following paper; the psychology of music. How our Brain Perceives Music As we all know, music, or any other sound in general, enters through our ear as sound waves which are then converted into electrical impulses that can be interpreted by the brain. This process takes place in three stages involving the pinna, ossicles, and cochlea (parts of our outer, middle, and inner ear respectively). Stage 1: The pinna channels the sound waves down the ear canal to the eardrum which in response to those incoming sound

How to Build a STEM Club in Your School - EstheraSTEM

  In this era of technological advancements and scientific discoveries, fostering Students interest in STEM is crucial. And one effective way to accomplish this is by establishing a STEM Club in your school. In this blog post, We will guide you through the process of building a STEM Club in your school and highlight the resources and support EstheraSTEM (a leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting STEM Education) offer to help you. Getting Started The first step in building a STEM Club is to lay a strong foundation for the driving force behind the club which include passionate individuals (students, teachers and mentors). Gaining support from teachers, parents and school administrators can help make the Club a reality. Defining the Club Vision and Goals Every STEM Club needs a clear vision and goal that defines the purpose of the Club whether it was established to foster curiosity, encourage innovation or promote career exploration in STEM Fields. Planning Engaging Activit