Experts in STEM education initiatives stressed the need to build interest in science, technology, engineering and math fields among both female and minority student groups, according to discussion on a recent Google Hangout hosted by AdvancED. Full Article>>
Involving More Female and Minority Students in STEM Imperative According to Experts
November 25th, 2013 by Brad Graham
President Obama’s National Space Transportation Policy: A Bold Vision for Space
November 21st, 2013 by Brad Graham
The President has signed an updated National Space Transportation Policy, which ensures that the United States
Posted in: Boeing, NASA, President Obama, Sierra Nevada, SpaceX, STEM
International Space Station Celebrates 15th Year in Orbit
November 20th, 2013 by Brad Graham
The International Space Station celebrates its 15th birthday Wednesday, marking the day in 1998 when a Russian rocket lifted the first piece of what is now the largest man-made structure ever built in space. Link>>
Posted in: NASA, space, Space Station, STEM
Rocket Launch Tonight to Send 29 Satellites into Orbit
November 19th, 2013 by Brad Graham
At 7:30 p.m. tonight, a rocket will blast into space from Wallops Island, Va., carrying a record 29 satellites, including
Posted in: High School, Rocket Launch, Satellites, STEM
The Stereotypes About Math That Hold Americans Back
November 15th, 2013 by Rich Feller
Speed doesn’t matter, and there’s no such thing as a “math person.” How the Common Core’s approach to the discipline could correct these misperceptions. Full Article>>
Closing The Gender Gap In Computer Science (Infographic)
November 15th, 2013 by Rich Feller
Check out this informative infographic which focuses on the relationship between women and computer science. Link>>
Posted in: Gender-gap, STEM, Women
SciGirls Videos: Get Girls Excited About STEM
November 15th, 2013 by Rich Feller
Use these short video clips and activities in your classrooms to get girls and boys excited about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Link>>
Bringing Real-World Science to the Classroom
November 14th, 2013 by Rich Feller
Students at Pike Central High School in Indiana recently used a combination of science, technology, engineering and math to invent a lightweight, portable disaster-relief shelter that costs less than
