The U.S. is currently 4th in the world for innovation. However, in order to maintain and increase innovation the country must invest in the younger generation. In a study on innovators, researchers found that students from low income families were less likely to file a patent for an invention than students from high income families. […]
Invest in Youth Innovators Now!
July 19th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Posted in: Diversity, Innovators, research, Students, Technology
Calculus to Blame for Fewer STEM Grads?
July 18th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Calculus is challenging, but it shouldn’t be a reason for fewer grads from STEM majors. Researchers found that a main reason students, especially women, are dropping out of STEM Majors is due to a decreased confidence and a lack of desire to take more Calculus. The students initially got into sciences or engineering most likely […]
Posted in: Counselors, Educators, Researchers, STEM Majors, Students
STEM Careers Are All Around
July 14th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Stem careers are related to everything. They can be impacting and impacted across the political, social, scientific, and economic industries. In this case Brexit might be the reason for less cancer research in the UK. Scientists are concerned about their jobs due to loss of funding and it has sent a shock in the cancer […]
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 […]
STEM Educators: Listen and Learn
July 8th, 2016 by Rich Feller
Educators! Listening to music about science is a fun and interesting way to get students engaged. Research has proven music to be very influential and can affect the listener deeply. Showing younger learners an artist they may recognize is a great way to build connections with STEM. Just like the “Fifty Nifty United States” song […]
Choose STEM, Make More Money
June 20th, 2016 by Rich Feller
This year, STEM majors are expected to make the most money after graduation. In a survey by National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) “more than half the employers surveyed said they planned to hire graduates with bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields, making them the most sought-after candidates entering the job market.” Starting salaries for […]
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. […]
Learn about the Human Body
April 27th, 2016 by Noah Clark
Learn About the Human Body is a resource that was suggested by a teacher that used it to get her kids engaged about the human body.
Posted in: Biological Sciences, Educators, Students
