Retired NBA legend Kareem Adbul-Jabbar, author of What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors, tells stories about unrecognized minority leaders of the past. More »
NBA Star Advocates STEM for African-American Youth
May 17th, 2012 by Brad Graham
The Science of Recruiting Women in STEM
May 17th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Using National Science Foundation data, Donna Milgram of the Institute of Women in Trades, Technology and Science, has figured out that in order for women to pursue careers in STEM, “they need personal encouragement from instructors or counselors.” More »
Society of Women Engineers Encourages STEM Involvement
May 15th, 2012 by Brad Graham
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has been active for six decades promoting the involvement of women in STEM related careers. More »
MIT Conference Announces Rise in U.S. Manufacturing
May 11th, 2012 by Rich Feller
According to the The Future of Manufacturing in the U.S. conference held at MIT (May 8th & 9th), speakers announced surprising data concluding that 50,000 manufacturing jobs have been relocated back to the U.S. this January alone. Due to rising costs in shipping and foreign wages, U.S. manufacturers are finding it increasingly cost effective to bring jobs home. Read More >
SEEDing a New Kind of STEM
May 10th, 2012 by Brad Graham
This article debates the direction the U.S. educational system might go in order to ensure a global competitive edge by increasing the technology-based economy through STEM careers. More »
Report Emphasizes Demand for STEM Degree Holders
May 9th, 2012 by Brad Graham
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics indicates that jobs in STEM fields will grow by 17% by 2020 compared to non-STEM jobs at 14%. Despite an increase in the amount of college degrees, particularly in women, this research shows a decline in STEM degrees from 1985-2009 from 24% to 18%. Read Article >>
Virtual Career Network Assists STEM Job Seekers
May 6th, 2012 by Rich Feller
The Virtual Career Network, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, was created in 2010 to assist new entrants and the un- and under-employed in order to transition workers into high paying, high growth healthcare careers. This informative website helps individuals find an appropriate career fit, determine appropriate credentials needed, and assists in locating and applying for financial aid, etc.
STEM Job Posts Outnumber Unemployed 2-to-1
May 5th, 2012 by Brad Graham
This article highlights a recent study showing STEM job postings outnumber unemployed people by 2-to-1. The data yields the same results in every U.S. state and is just another reason to encourage STEM education in this economy.
