Several people are suggesting that we add an “A” to STEM for “Art”, and using art to strengthen STEM Education. Read more here.
Major Corporations Promote STEM Education
Major corporations, such as Dow Chemicals, Aerospace Industries Association, and others are promoting STEM education because they see the need for teaching students STEM to make sure we have enough STEM educated people in the workforce. Read more here.
College Admissions Preference, College Credit and Scholarships – Project Lead The Way
One high school has gotten their students a head start in STEM by using Project Lead the Way curriculum.
STEM Expo – Mitchell College
Mitchell College will host an all-day expo on STEM education Friday for visiting seventh-grade teachers and students.
Education in America: Don’t Fail Me (CNN)
Watch this report that aired on CNN a few weeks ago about FIRST Robotics and STEM Education, and what it can do for students.
CHART: Median Earnings by Major and Subject Area
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that median earnings are as high as $120,000 for petroleum-engineering majors. Take a look at all the jobs here.
Recognizing Excellence in STEM Education
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden is recognizing excellence in STEM education when he meet the 85 winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Read the full article here.
The Art of Science Learning
Check out some of these conferences from The Art of Science Learning.