In this short video, the top three finishers in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search share their excitement about their innovative research. These three high school students tackled three ground breaking challenges:
Science and Math Knowhow Pays Off for HS Science Talent Search Winners
April 4th, 2013 by Rich Feller
Sara Volz, who investigated increasing the oil content of algae to create an economically viable source of biofuel, received the top award of $100,000 at the Intel Science Talent Search 2013, a program of Society for Science & the Public. Other finalists from across the United States took home additional awards totaling $530,000. The Intel […]
Posted in: High School, STEM
NASA Trailer Will Play Before New ‘Star Trek’ Movie
April 1st, 2013 by Brad Graham
Before you watch Star Trek Into Darkness in theaters this May, you may see some scenes from space that weren’t
Report: High-School Seniors Increasingly Opt For STEM Majors
March 29th, 2013 by Rich Feller
Since 2004, overall interest in STEM majors and careers among high school seniors has increased by more than 20 percent, according to a new report from STEMconnector, an online STEM news source. And the southern
Posted in: High School, Seniors, STEM
She Geeks: A Look at Women in STEM Careers
March 28th, 2013 by Brad Graham
With the breakneck pace of advancements in technology, it’s no surprise that there’s a high demand for qualified workers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). In large cities across the U.S., an average of 30
STEMcareer.com – Resources for Students, Educators, Counselors, and Parents
March 26th, 2013 by Brad Graham
Over the past decade, leaders in the United States have been challenged to produce solutions for crises such as high unemployment rates, declines in skilled labor, deficits in the educational system, and the offshoring of jobs to other
Women @ Energy Listing (Department of Energy)
March 20th, 2013 by Brad Graham
Our new feature, Women @ Energy, showcases a few of our talented and dedicated employees here who are helping change the world, ensuring America’s security and prosperity through transformative
Posted in: Department of Energy, STEM, Women
Mayim Bialik’s ‘Big Bang Theory’ On Girls, STEM Careers And Role Models
March 18th, 2013 by Brad Graham
Mayim Bialik isn’t just a neuroscientist; she also plays one on TV. The 37-year old star of the CBS hit The Big Bang Theory got her start as the zany teenage lead on “Blossom,” but took years off of Hollywood in the early aughts to
