Latinos make up an estimated 16% of America’s total population, as of the 2010 census. Which means about 50.5 million total individuals constitutes the fastest-growing minority demographic. Yet despite this widespread influence, students tend to fall behind once school starts. Article>>
20 Revealing Facts About the Latino Achievement Gap
November 10th, 2013 by Rich Feller
Is the STEM Crisis a Myth?
October 20th, 2013 by Rich Feller
You must have seen the warning a thousand times: Too few young people study scientific or technical subjects, businesses can’t find enough workers in those fields, and the country’s competitive edge is threatened. Article>>
Career Guidance Continues to Shape Who Gets STEM Info.
August 8th, 2013 by Rich Feller
This month, we were very excited to host an exclusive online event for our Career Cruising community as a way to show our appreciation for their continuous support! We hosted a live conversation with
Check Out: International Telementor Program
May 4th, 2013 by Rich Feller
The International Telementor Program (ITP) facilitates electronic mentoring relationships between professional adults and students worldwide, and is recognized as the leader in the field of
HS Student Scientists and Inventors Highlight Their Work
April 4th, 2013 by Rich Feller
Earlier this month, President Obama met with 40 of the Nation’s top scientists and engineers—discoverers of new drug candidates to treat common cancers; inventors of tools to help surgeons in the operating room; developers
The 2013 Intel Science Talent Search Winners Talk About Their Research
April 4th, 2013 by Rich Feller
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 […]
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
