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fromCornell Chronicle
2 days ago

Merrill Scholars honor mentors who inspired their success | Cornell Chronicle

High school mentors play a crucial role in inspiring students' success in STEM fields and beyond.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Lack of practical learning bad for STEM careers | Computer Weekly

"We know the frequency of hands-on practical science has dropped... practical science is a motivating factor for learning science for years seven to nine."
Women in technology
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Unpacking the IT Gender Gap: Lived Experience and the Path Forward | HackerNoon

Women in IT remain significantly underrepresented, with only 19% of positions filled by women in 2022/2023.
Cultural and historical factors heavily influence women's pursuit of STEM careers.
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Meet Your Candidates: Jerry Chang And Susan Zhuang For City Council District 43

Chan believes affordable housing is important, but believes a better funding formula should be figured out. He also wants schools to have more Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs that will lead to more jobs for future generations.
Brooklyn
#higher-education
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

Fordham University receives record $100M gift for STEM education - Bronx Times

Fordham University received a $100 million donation for STEM education, funding a new facility and expanding programs.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario to spend $750M on STEM programs at universities, colleges | CBC News

Ontario invests $750 million to enhance STEM education, creating 20,500 new spots annually.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

Fordham University receives record $100M gift for STEM education - Bronx Times

Fordham University received a $100 million donation for STEM education, funding a new facility and expanding programs.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario to spend $750M on STEM programs at universities, colleges | CBC News

Ontario invests $750 million to enhance STEM education, creating 20,500 new spots annually.
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani spills business tea with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex | TechCrunch

Reshma Saujani emphasizes that lack of traditional qualifications shouldn't prevent pursuing leadership roles, as seen in her journey with Girls Who Code.
#philanthropy
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Help them kiss kindergarten goodbye with one of these sweet gifts

Kindergarten graduation is a significant milestone worthy of celebration, and thoughtful gifts can help encourage a child's transition to first grade.
Board games
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Chaos of NIH Cuts Has Left Early-Career Scientists Scrambling

The decline in NIH training grants threatens support for aspiring scientists, leading to inequities in research opportunities.
OMG science
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Why are maths competitions on the rise in Central Asia?

The rise of math competitions in Central Asia aims to enhance human capital and support socio-economic development.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

NESN's 'Best Snow Day Ever' alternative Bruins broadcast aims to reach and educate a new audience about hockey

"We wanted to stand out ... We had a bit of a greater purpose with it." - Andrea Mazzarelli, Bruins vice president of marketing, emphasizing the educational goals of the animated broadcast.
Boston Bruins
Women in technology
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

By 6, kids think boys are better than girls at computer science. These programs aim to change that | CBC News

Initiatives like Megabrights help combat gender stereotypes in STEM education for young girls.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King: all-woman crew to helm next space flight on Bezos's Blue Origin rocket

An all-woman crew will pilot Blue Origin's upcoming spaceflight, marking a historic moment in space exploration.
#innovation
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black Inventors Museum Makes Public Debut in Brooklyn

The Black Inventors Museum presents its first public exhibit in NYC, focusing on contributions of Black innovators in AI and STEM.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black Inventors Museum Makes Public Debut in Brooklyn

The Black Inventors Museum presents its first public exhibit in NYC, focusing on contributions of Black innovators in AI and STEM.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Australia, wary of China, prepares workforce to build nuclear subs

Ollie Filipponi, a student at Findon Technical College, reflects on his career aspirations, saying, 'That's way cooler than wiring houses,' as he dreams of building nuclear-powered submarines.
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US news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound

The program engages middle school students in real biomedical research, connecting their experiences to potential careers in STEM fields.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Alarm bells': why are Australian boys doing better than girls in maths and science?

Dr Joanna Sikora noted that the growing gender gap in maths and science, highlighted by the latest Timss report, begins troublingly early at year 4.
Education
fromTelecompetitor
6 months ago

Foundation for Rural Service Announces 36 Grants for Nearly $170,000

"We are grateful and proud to have achieved a new record in our support for rural communities during this anniversary year," said FRS Executive Director Pam Becker.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromModern Retail
7 months ago

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards highlight innovative efforts in education, inclusion, and sustainability through community empowerment.
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