Today, the last space shuttle launched off. I’m sure most of you already know this, but here are some great links to articles about it.
Good Bye, Space Shuttle
Posted in: Atlantis, Counselors, Educators, NASA, Parents, space, Space Shuttle, Students
14 Stats on the STEM Gap
America’s students are falling behind in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and it’s happening at the worst time possible… Here are 14 stats on the STEM gap that everyone should read.
Posted in: Counselors, Educators, Parents, Stats, Students
Women in STEM Livecast
There is a international dialogue on women in STEM livecast tomorrow 6/14, 11 a.m EDT. Read more about it here.
Posted in: Counselors, Educators, Parents, Students, Women
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.
Posted in: College, Counselors, Educators, Parents, PLTW, Scholarships, Students
STEM Expo – Mitchell College
Mitchell College will host an all-day expo on STEM education Friday for visiting seventh-grade teachers and students.
Robot Wars Prepare Kids for STEM Jobs
Local manufacturers team up with high school and college students to help build the robot competitors and gain exposure to a modern manufacturing and STEM. Read more here.
Posted in: Counselors, Educators, Parents, Robots, 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.
Posted in: CNN, Educators, FIRST Robotics, STEM video clips, Students