STEM EDUCATION ARTICLES & OPINIONS
- EPI Report Says Expansion of Guest Worker Programs Is Not Necessary
- May 10, 2013 - A conversation has begun surrounding the issue of guest worker programs in the United States and in particular, the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) employment. They are getting a lot of attention, but a closer look at the programs seems to be in order.... [read more]
- President Obama Revitalizes STEM Education in 2014 Science Budget
- Apr 30, 2013 - Many educators and pundits are praising President Obama's 2014 budget proposal for education. The new plan of $71 billion includes $7.6 billion for the Smithsonian Institution, NSF and schools from K-12 through graduate levels. For schools, the goal is to improve the delivery, impact and visibility of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning. Science research institutions will also have a direct role in influencing curricula. The new plan also moves 90 STEM programs across 11 agencies under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education.... [read more]
- High Schools Focus on the Wrong STEM Topics
- Apr 21, 2013 - Many educators and interested people have heard about the upcoming need for STEM trained professionals. In the future, analysts predict, there will be considerable growth in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics jobs. However, many people don't consider how the numbers will shake out.... [read more]
- "Big Bang Theory" Star Mayim Bialik and Her Passion for STEM Education
- Apr 13, 2013 - It is widely known that nearly all STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields are male-dominated. Therefore, it is not too late to join what is possibly an abundantly available pool of S.T.E.M. jobs. This simply means there are many possible opportunities for women to pursue. The fact that this is a field represented mostly by men simply means it is an excellent choice for female career decisions. Simply put, it is not saturated by women, and perhaps it is time for the female sector to begin populating some terrific S.T.E.M. jobs. One way to do this is through STEM Education. There is a variety of STEM Education programs available at the university and vocational school levels.... [read more]
- Students Lose Interest in STEM Education during High School
- Apr 04, 2013 - A recent report from STEMconnector shows that students come into high schools far more excited about pursuing STEM education than they are when they leave. Research resource STEMconnector and college preparation partner My College Options released this worrisome data in January 2013. One of the most important pieces of information that can be obtained from the report is that 60 percent of students who state a desire to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers as high school freshmen will change their minds by graduation. In a future that depends increasingly on technology and demands professionals who work to create and maintain it, the idea that students are being turned off of STEM related careers in such hig... [read more]
- Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn™ Free Preschool Program
- Mar 31, 2013 - In 2009 Teacher Lee quit her job and founded a free traveling preschool program to reach the 49% of San Diego children not enrolled in a preschool. The program was designed to boost school readiness and provide a solid grounding in science through developmental play. This same program will soon be available to parents everywhere at the conclusion of a successful crowd funding campaign. The funds raised will publish a book and DVD set that promises to give parents and caregivers the tools they need to make every waking moment with their child a learning opportunity.... [read more]
- Getting Girls Into STEM Education
- Mar 20, 2013 - Children are the future, and according to the speakers at the "Women in STEM" event during Women's History Month Observance, girls are key to the potential of the industry.... [read more]
- Women in Games International (WIGI) Promotes Youth Participation in STEM Education
- Mar 07, 2013 - On Wednesday, Women in Games International announced a panel at the Game Developer's Conference, or GDC, which intends to promote youth participation in STEM education. The panel will feature a number of high profile members of the game development community, along with technology activists giving their thoughts on why STEM subjects are vital for America's young people, not only for themselves but for the country as a whole.... [read more]
- The National Education Foundation's (NEF) Cyberlearning is committed to STEM Education
- Feb 27, 2013 - The National Education Foundation's (NEF) foremost objective is to bestow grants and scholarships to meritorious students for use in the quest of their higher education goals. The NEF's aim is to facilitate education programs throughout various communities in order to contribute to individual and neighborhood living ideals. This results in the progress and advancement of individuals. Moreover, the NEF seeks involvement in suitable research relative to their commitment objectives.... [read more]
- White House STEM Panel Sparks Probing Questions from Kids
- Feb 14, 2013 - President Obama's "Educate to Innovate" Initiative is a strong statement about the administration's commitment to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and promotion in the United States. The administration kicked off their 2013 efforts a day after the inaugural address with an event geared towards children at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building last Wednesday. The first "State of STEM" event was a success for sparking ideas and generating discussion.... [read more]
- Melissa Harris-Perry discusses STEM Education for Girls
- Feb 10, 2013 - MSNBC TV host Melissa Harris-Perry convened an all-female panel on her February 9 show to discuss the issue of girls' education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Noting that approximately equal numbers of boys and girls express an interest in a STEM-related careers during high school, Harris-Perry went on to explain that fewer than half of all students majoring in STEM fields in college are women and that by college graduation, men outnumber women in almost every STEM field.... [read more]
- President Obama Honors Researchers and Innovators in the White House
- Feb 03, 2013 - On February 1st, President Barack Obama recognized dozens of scientists and technologists with the prestigious award of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation in the White House. The award depicts America's untapped gold mine of creative geniuses. In essence, in America are unidentified scientific heroes and technology wizards. There is no doubt that those who were honored were unaware that they would be esteemed for imparting quality of human life. These unidentified pioneers are what Obama's administration is determined to uncover and spur through the STEM Education thus eventually grooming global leaders, inventors and problem-solvers. In this quest to push American students above the level of medio... [read more]
- Is This Novel Boost for STEM Education in the U.S. Sustainable?
- Jan 26, 2013 - It's disheartening to realize that America is lagging in its role as the engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation. What will be the role of our next generation of innovators if U.S. eight-grade students continue to trail behind countries like Singapore, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, Chinese Taipei, etc in science and mathematics feat? This forms the basis on why South Korea graduates more engineers than the United States; China graduates 10 times as many as America. According to Charles Vest, President of the National Academy of Engineering, 21 percent of graduates from Asian countries are engineers; Europe has 12 percent and America has only 4.5 percent.... [read more]
- What is STEM Education
- Dec 09, 2012 - Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are an important part of education in a competitive global marketplace. In 2009, the United States educational system received some sobering news. The Program of International Student Assessment (PISA) ranked 15-year-old U.S. high-school students 18th in mathematics and 13th in science. These results were based on data from 34 participating nations. Some of the nations with higher student scores included much smaller and far less wealthy nations like Estonia, Slovenia and Finland. It was apparent that the U.S. educational system needed significant improvement in these areas if the students who would be the workforce of tomorrow were to have a competitive edge in a globalized, hig... [read more]
- Boeing Grant Funds STEM Education in South Carolina
- Dec 04, 2012 - The Boeing Company, famous for their aircraft, has given a $100,000 grant to the University of Southern Carolina (USC) College of Engineering and Computing. The grant will fund USC's Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program which offers middle and high school students opportunities for hands-on work in engineering and biomedical sciences.... [read more]
- The 2012 California STEM Summit and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Nov 23, 2012 - Like in the rest of the country, science education in California is unfortunately lacking. However, the state of affairs is especially bad in California with 1.4 open jobs for every qualified applicant in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics positions. Despite historic levels of statewide unemployment, business leaders say they are having trouble filling these positions.... [read more]
- Sandy Birmingham Has Been Named as the "Leading Woman in STEM"
- Nov 02, 2012 - Sandy Birmingham was surprised to learn that she had been named a "Leading Woman in STEM" by the California STEM Learning Network, but the award should not have come as a shock. As STEM outreach and pipeline coordinator for Project ACCESO at California State University Channel Islands, Birmingham has long taken a hands-on approach to getting girls and young women interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, commonly referred to as STEM. Along with Birmingham, the California STEM Learning Network honored 11 other women, including educators and community leaders, at its 2012 California STEM Summit.... [read more]
- Visual Learning in STEM education
- Sep 30, 2012 - In traditional education, students have to study from text books. Text books contain valuable information, but it is not easy to study abstract topics from text books, such as fractals, integrals, and sound waves. When a link between real science is missing, students have a hard time to understand the concepts. Also, chances are high they will easily forget what they've been studying.... [read more]
- Teachers Selected By NASA To Fly Reduced Gravity Aircraft
- Sep 22, 2012 - NASA has chosen the six recipient schools of their 2012 School Recognition Award from among participating NASA Explorer Schools (NES). Eighteen teachers from six elementary, middle and high schools will get a chance to go up in NASA's low-gravity aircraft and perform experiments designed by their students. The rewards for providing a solid STEM education don't get much better than this.... [read more]
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