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.
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
Are Hispanics America’s Next Great STEM Innovators?
March 3rd, 2012 by Rich Feller
The U.S. Hispanic population now surpasses 50 M, and is projected to more than double by 2050. Read this article from Forbes about the answer to the question of who we can give the STEM jobs to in the future.
Posted in: Students
One list of 10 Best Colleges for Females in STEM Field
March 1st, 2012 by Rich Feller
Some colleges are working hard to even out their enrollments in STEM fields by attracting more female applicants and helping them stay until graduation. Read more about the list of best colleges here.
Posted in: College, Counselors, Students
Generation Flux: The Pioneers of New
February 28th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Our visibility about the future is declining… This article tells us about the new generation and what they will bring to society in the fields of STEM.
Math and Physics Is Hard!!!
February 27th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Click here to read a refresher about the reality of science and physics as told by NPR.
