This article debates the direction the U.S. educational system might go in order to ensure a global competitive edge by increasing the technology-based economy through STEM careers. With the increasing presence of arts and design, adding an ‘A’ to STEM, creating STEAM has been suggested. Another acronym, SEED, which stands for Social, Economic, and Environmental Design, has hypothesized that these areas need to be addressed before STEM can be established. STEM and SEED go hand-and-hand; however, this debate breeds discussion and much needed attention to an important issue. Article >>
Math & STEM Smarts are Alive and Well in America!
May 3rd, 2012 by Brad Graham
Despite continued talks of STEM deficits in America’s youth, Moody’s Mega Math (M3) Challenge overturns this notion. Competing for scholarship funding, high school students used math to determine the best regions in the country for establishing rail lines as part of a revived High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program. These competitions promote STEM-minded students and encourage teachers to cultivate America’s next generation of problem solvers.
Historic National STEM Education Agreement Encourages Youth Involvement
May 3rd, 2012 by Brad Graham
Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) uses the American Innovation and Mentorship Agreement (AIM) to provide STEM opportunities and FIRST’s (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) innovative robotics-based programming to 3,000 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide by 2015.
Science Teacher Uses “STEM and You!” Slides in Presentation
April 29th, 2012 by Rich Feller
“I’m a science resource teacher in Hawaii and came across your PowerPoint called “STEM and You” and I was very impressed with it. One of my tasks is to spread awareness about STEM and STEM careers for students here in Hawaii. I write to ask for permission to use some of your slides in our presentations to Hawaii teachers.”
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Navel Surface Warfare Center Engineers Encourage STEM Careers
April 26th, 2012 by Brad Graham
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme engineers provided a forum for college and high school students with an interest in pursuing STEM studies and careers. Students met with professionals from government and industry for an evening of workshops, demonstrations, networking, panel discussions, and keynote speakers.
White House Event Encourages Girls’ Participation in STEM
April 26th, 2012 by Brad Graham
The White House Council on Women and Girls hosts a STEM event featuring women in the field in order to encourage interest in young women in these careers. Despite underrepresented populations in STEM careers, research has shown that 74% of teen girls are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Read article
Ethnically Same Mentor’s Boost STEM Career Commitments
April 26th, 2012 by Brad Graham
This article highlights evidence-based research that suggests same-ethnicity mentors encourage underrepresented groups in pursuing careers in STEM related fields.
Posted in: Counselors, Educators, Students
American STEM Education [infographic]
March 26th, 2012 by Noah Clark
Check out this infographic about American STEM Education. It has a pretty strong point that STEM needs to continue. It tells us that we need to fund, invest, and promote STEM, that the number of STEM degrees to US citizens is declining, where we rank in the world, and many other things. Check it out.
Posted in: Educators, Graph, Statistics, STEM
