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Educate ourselves by using the resources in libraries and online to find new ways to understand our world. Also, encouraging kids to see the hidden STEM opportunities all around them. When we cook or bake, it's math and chemistry. When we observe weather patterns or even changes in our body, these are all wonders of the STEM awareness kids naturally have!

Bucking the Stereotypes

Remember her dissertation? In case you scientists, or budding scientists, are wondering what Hypothalamic regula- ion in relation to maladaptive, obses- sive-compulsive,iliativeandsatiety behaviors in Prader-Willi syndrome means, here's a breakdown: Prader-Willi syndrome is a neurogenetic disorder that causes obesity. The hypothalamus regulates aspects of the nervous system. Satiety refers to satiated, or absence of hunger. So Bialik was intrigued by the links between the nervous system, con- sumption behaviors and obesity in those who deal with Prader-Willi syndrome. A mouthful, for sure. But interesting, yes? Bialik, it seems, bucks easy, simplistic stereotypes, intersecting her social, emo- ional passions and strengths with the two roles she's most famous for: actor and scientist. Has the film she's directed furthered that tendency? Thats up to viewers to decide, as is a thumbs-up-or-down. The movie centers on a divorced mother juggling her family's needs and her own quest for love. Dustin Hoffman, Candice Bergen and Simon Helberg star. Its very vulnerable, she told TV and radio host Ryan Seacrest. Its not an autobiography, but its totally things that are based on my life and some things did happen and other things didnt and here we go! Here's a passage from film critic Chris- ty Lemire's review in RogerEbert.com: As They Made Us is most effective in its gentle, intimate, everyday moments, and Bialik mercifully refrains from melodra- ma Lemire continues, saying the film is clearly a personal debut effort for Bialik, but she shows enough confidence behind the camera to make you curious about whatever other stories she has to tell. Which provokes, for Bialik fans, a pressing question: What's her next chapter?

JEOPARDY PRODUCTION, INC

After the loss of the iconic quiz show Jeopardy! s long-time host, Alex Trebek, in 2020, Mayim Bialik has shared hosting duties with fellow presenter, Ken Jennings. She is the first woman host in the show's history.