Through her work, Fernandez hopes to increase diversity in STEM careers. She wants to make an impact on how young girls first get exposed to STEM, emphasizing that much of the curriculum is currently “disconnected from student interests.” Much of the time, this means a lack of access to information and a lack of “relatable role models.”
Read MoreA Senate bill passed Friday encouraging Missouri high school students to take computer science classes and an online class about STEM careers, and two local groups hope to keep spreading STEM awareness for Missouri students.
Read More“A study conducted by Microsoft found that 72% of the girls polled said it was important for them to have jobs that directly helped the world, but only 37% thought of STEM careers as being creative or making the world better.” Learn more here.
Read More"'We can give them an authentic problem, that has an engineering solution,' said Dr. Gess. 'We can say to them; remember all those things we learned, now apply them out here.'"
Read More“Our country badly needs more people studying STEM,” Newmark said. “If our country aspires to be about fairness and opportunity, we need to help our teachers help our students to get into well-paying careers.”
Read More“Daisies who pursue the Space Science Explorer badge will observe the sun, moon and sky, while Brownies tackling the Space Science Adventurer badge will delve into the planets, moon phases and constellations. Juniors, aka Space Science Investigators, will explore the celestial motion, the dimensions of constellations, and the size and scale of the solar system.”
Read More"This initial $1.5 million is only a very small part of what Tesla plans to disburse in annual installments of $7.5 million. And judging from the company’s sunny ambitions, it’s not hard to imagine higher levels of giving down the road. So far, it seems like Tesla intends to focus on educational initiatives directly related to its line of work."
Read MoreOur students cannot enter into STEM majors if they have a fear of mathematics. Even students with an interest in a STEM major often drop out because of a lack of ability or confidence with mathematics.
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“Over the next decade, national data indicate the economy will need nearly a million more STEM professionals than the United States will produce at the current rate.”
“This out-of-place feeling is not uncommon in STEM and contributes to the lack of diversity in STEM fields. The NSF’s 2018 STEM Inclusion Study showed that women and racial and ethnic minorities, as well as those who identify as LGBTQ and those with disability status, report more feelings of marginalization and experiences of exclusion in STEM fields compared to white men.”
Read More“The goal of the investment is to encourage students of all backgrounds to consider a career in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) or sustainability, and to develop the next generation of engineers in Nevada.”
Read More"Bridging the workforce skills gap does not start and end with the classroom. Industry input is also important. According to the study by Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Manufacturing Institute, 72 percent of manufacturing executives cited that involvement with local schools and community colleges is productive for workforce development."
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"'When you're a kid and you're doing so well in these subjects, sometimes you can be called a nerd," she says. Wright says that the meaning of the word "nerd" has evolved since she was at school. "Back then, when I was growing up, being a nerd was not a cool thing, and so many people felt isolated just because they like science, just because they were acing their maths exams or homework, they were looked down upon.'
But, through her role in Black Panther, Wright has sent a clear message to young women: Being a nerd is cool. Being a woman in STEM? Even cooler"
Read More"In a 2015 report released by the American Association of University Women, researchers found that, starting in middle school, boys feel 'more positive' about science, technology, engineering, and math—or STEM—subjects than their female counterparts. The divide grows from there. 'While it is certainly possible to decide to pursue a career in engineering or computing well after high school graduation, these findings suggest early exposure to engineering and computing … is often a precursor to actually pursuing a career in these fields.'"
Read More"Colleges across the country are adopting varsity esports programs, and in places without a school-sanctioned initiative, nearly every university has a gaming club. These teams compete in collegiate esports events through programs like Riot’s College Championship and Blizzard’s TESPA. And most of their players are science, technology, engineering, and math majors."
Read More“'Access to STEM education remains largely limited for girl students in India. This programme will help to bridge the gap by offering them the opportunity to make headway in STEM courses and pick up the necessary skills, and will simultaneously help to move the needle at the government school level,' David Raper, lead of Asia Pacific corporate citizenship at IBM, told ET."
Read More"Students would encounter a variety of perspectives about what science is, and about the relationships between science, engineering and society, the report says. They’d have multiple, varied opportunities to 'communicate the results of their work and understand the broader impacts of their research'. And they’d be encouraged to create their own project-based learning opportunities, especially as a member of a team, to develop “transferable skills” such as communication, collaboration, management and entrepreneurship".
Read MoreReflected in its legacy history, American industry was built on innovation. In order to awaken dreams and inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers and leaders, it’s imperative to expose children to STEAM at an early age. If engaged, receptive and they’ve developed an interest by eighth grade, they’re three times more likely to pursue careers in STEAM fields later in life.
Read More"The $75 million 'Supporting Effective Educator Development,' or SEED, program will provide fiscal 2018 funding to increase 'evidence-based preparation, development, or enhancement opportunities for educators,' according to a statement from the Education Department, with the ultimate goal of preparing more effective STEM teachers."
Read More“Conducted in California, the quasi-experimental study shows that students in 3rd-5th grade who received the nine one-hour blocks of STEAM instruction — focusing on the visual and performing arts — went from the 50th to the 63rd percentile on their district’s science assessment. Previous studies showed English learners gained the most from STEAM-focused programs, but this research suggests all students can learn from this approach and ‘envision phenomena that they were not able to directly observe,’ the authors write.”
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