The U.S. Department of State has funded a summer program called TechGirls that brings females from across the world to the U.S. for hands on work in STEM. This program helps inspire interests and maintain roles for female students in STEM. The overall goal is to continue improving gender equality and opportunities for women in […]
Tips for Teaching Code
July 12th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Students today, having grown up with technology, already have the basic computer skills that used to be taught in school. The next step is to introduce coding; however, how it is introduced is what matters. Student use apps in their daily life and are familiar with a range of technologies, but coding is a different […]
Language is Essential in STEM
June 28th, 2016 by Rich Feller
In our globalized economy, knowledge of different languages, cultures, and social systems is critical. Cultural competence and language education is not a top priority in U.S. schools. Recently, the U.S. Government invested to increase STEM in schools. Unfortunately, language curriculum was not included in the investment….and it should be.
Are Students Already Behind?
June 10th, 2016 by Rich Feller
Today, high school students are choosing not to take STEM courses if they are not required. Without necessary prerequisites for STEM majors, students are less likely to pursue STEM careers. Not only are students behind in STEM majors, but several other majors that require STEM classes. For example, math classes are required for Business students. […]
STEM: Where are the Women?
May 23rd, 2016 by Rich Feller
“Data from the White House found that women and minorities account for 70 percent of all college students, but only 45 percent of students in STEM majors”- what’s causing the gap? MoneyGeek explores challenges that women often face in STEM careers, and identified possible solutions to help close the gap. Challenges, past and present, include […]
Recruiting and Retaining Women in STEM
April 14th, 2016 by Rich Feller
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research highlights 7 successful projects to attract and retain female students in community college STEM programs.
Posted in: Community College, Education, Educators, Low-Income, Programs, STEM Careers, Women
NSF GAUSSI Program: STEM Student Career Consult
April 7th, 2016 by Rich Feller
A collaboration between NSF and Colorado State University, through the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) award, prepares master’s and doctoral students at with the tools to extract meaning from huge amounts of sensor and genomics data.
How Education Can Affect Your Income (Infographic)
April 23rd, 2015 by Noah Clark
How Education Can Affect Your Income (Infographic)
Posted in: Counselors, Education, Income, Infographit, Money, Students
