Osmosis STEM

🫁 How You Breathe: Learn About the Respiratory System 🫁

On March 22, 2025, we hosted a successful workshop in collaboration with 4-H! Kids had fun learning about the respiratory system, how their lungs work, and why breathing is essential for oxygen flow. Through fun, hands-on science activities, they even built their own lung models to see inhalation and exhalation in action!

Science comes to life when kids can engage in interactive learning, and today was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who joined us for this educational STEM workshop—stay tuned for more amazing science events!

Connect with us: https://blinq.me/VOlbk5tot1tc

Through Project EmpowerMed, Osmosis STEM collaborated with Arise and Shine CBO to improve health education in Kisumu, Kenya. By distributing pamphlets on HIV/AIDS, non-communicable diseases, maternal mental health, and nutrition, this project is making essential healthcare information accessible to underserved communities. This initiative is a step toward better health awareness and improved well-being for those who need it most.

Project EmpowerMed has impacted over 500 individuals in underved communities in Kenya. The medical pamphlets served as an integral to health education and promotion programs in the rural communities, with Community Health Promoters using them to spark dialogue and encourage behavior change among community members. These materials have reached underserved populations, fostering awareness and early intervention.

Check out our YouTube Video with more information: https://youtu.be/DWBs7X9LEyI

Read more about this successful project: https://osmosis-stem.weebly.com/journal_hide/health-education-and-promotion-osmosis-stem-impacting-lives-in-kisumu-kenya.

Learn more about the Osmosis STEM initiative: https://blinq.me/VOlbk5tot1tc.

Lean more about the Arise and Shine CBO: https://www.ariseandshinecc.org/.

✨ New Year, Clear Vision! 👓🎉

Throughout January 2025, our community came together to make a difference! Through the New Year, Clear Vision campaign, we collected 110+ pairs of gently used glasses to provide clear sight to those in need.

Your generosity is making a lasting impact, fostering community support, and bringing clearer vision to many. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported this initiative! 💙

Stay connected with us and explore our initiative: https://blinq.me/VOlbk5tot1tc

Join us for the next Osmosis STEM Journal Club meeting on February 15, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 4:40 PM EST!

We’ll be discussing the peer-reviewed article "Curcumin: A Potent Protectant against Esophageal and Gastric Disorders" by Slawomir Kwiecien et al. The paper dives into curcumin’s therapeutic potential in protecting the upper gastrointestinal tract, focusing on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. Very exciting stuff!

Here is the link to the article: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20061477.

🔑 Come prepared with at least two questions and two things you found interesting or would love to explore further from the article.

🔗 Sign up for future meeting updates and Zoom links: https://forms.gle/XE4DduhsthYTmEa97

🌍 Learn more about our cause: https://blinq.me/VOlbk5tot1tc

To see what past meetings are about, check out our previous sessions here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaYbCIgIIBO8BWjc3L2fUqnK9B3Kckaz3&si=5_bKmOyWhvJSqFjx

The Osmosis STEM Journal Club brings together passionate students and peers to discuss cutting-edge research in various STEM fields. It’s a space to share insights, engage in stimulating debates, and develop critical thinking skills!

APA Citation:
Kwiecien, S., Magierowski, M., Majka, J., Ptak-Belowska, A., Wojcik, D., Sliwowski, Z., Magierowska, K., & Brzozowski, T. (2025). Curcumin: A potent protectant against esophageal and gastric disorders. Journal of Gastrointestinal Research, 18(1), 12-23.

🚨HIGH SCHOOLERS- research paper discussion
If you would like to join the club, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/MRp9hMudpow1RzpD6

Next meeting: February 15, 2025 (4pm to 4:40pm EST)

🌟 Join us for the second meeting of our Journal Club series! 🌟

In this session, we’ll dive into "RNA Interference and its Role in Cancer Therapy" by Behzad Mansoori, Siamak Sandoghchian Shotorbani, and Behzad Baradaran. Get ready to explore the fascinating potential of RNA interference (RNAi) as a targeted cancer therapy—covering its mechanisms and implications for treatment.

Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious, this video offers insights into cutting-edge cancer therapies using RNAi. Please note: we’re engaging with this article for educational purposes and did not contribute to the original research.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with future discussions!

Follow us for more updates and scientific talks: https://blinq.me/VOlbk5tot1tc

APA Citation: Mansoori, B., Sandoghchian Shotorbani, S., & Baradaran, B. (2020). RNA Interference and its Role in Cancer Therapy. Biological Procedures Online, 22(1), 5. DOI: 10.5681/apb.2014.046

Interested in participating in our virtual Journal Club discussions? Fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/FNaqSqqwKKa456pZ6

The Osmosis STEM Journal Club helps keep students updated with the latest in STEM! In our twice-a-month virtual meetings, we read and discuss peer-reviewed articles, analyze figures and diagrams, and connect with fellow learners to boost scientific literacy and knowledge.

In addition to the in-person Introduction workshop hosted at Twin Hickory Library, Avani and Bhoomika offered a virtual option for more students on November 9, 2024. They guided 9th graders through the process of crafting a strong introduction and integrating reputable literature and sources.

Stay tuned for more research-related workshops!