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What Is The Need For Upgrading The Curriculum With The Rise Of AI?

Upgrading curriculum to include AI is crucial for preparing students for an AI-driven future.

This Woman Grew Up in the NYC Housing Project, and Became a Fortune 500 CEO

Ursula M. Burns, the first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company, exemplifies resilience and success through education and mentorship.

Elon Musk Is Opening a School Called Ad Astra. How to Get In | Entrepreneur

Elon Musk opens Ad Astra, a STEM-focused preschool in Texas, emphasizing hands-on learning for children ages three to nine.

Asking Humanly Historical Questions in Philosophy Classrooms

Engaging students in debates about The Origin of Species reveals deeper insights and challenges initial assumptions about evolutionary theory.

What drives me to help female students to thrive at my Ugandan university

Euzobia Mugisha Baine has dedicated her career to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in higher education at Makerere University.

Elon Musk wants to open a university in Texas

Elon Musk plans to open a university in Austin, Texas with a $100 million contribution from his charity, The Foundation.
The university will offer STEM-focused instruction and seek accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

What Is The Need For Upgrading The Curriculum With The Rise Of AI?

Upgrading curriculum to include AI is crucial for preparing students for an AI-driven future.

This Woman Grew Up in the NYC Housing Project, and Became a Fortune 500 CEO

Ursula M. Burns, the first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company, exemplifies resilience and success through education and mentorship.

Elon Musk Is Opening a School Called Ad Astra. How to Get In | Entrepreneur

Elon Musk opens Ad Astra, a STEM-focused preschool in Texas, emphasizing hands-on learning for children ages three to nine.

Asking Humanly Historical Questions in Philosophy Classrooms

Engaging students in debates about The Origin of Species reveals deeper insights and challenges initial assumptions about evolutionary theory.

What drives me to help female students to thrive at my Ugandan university

Euzobia Mugisha Baine has dedicated her career to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in higher education at Makerere University.

Elon Musk wants to open a university in Texas

Elon Musk plans to open a university in Austin, Texas with a $100 million contribution from his charity, The Foundation.
The university will offer STEM-focused instruction and seek accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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Second Life: Aisha Bowe

Aisha Bowe inspires underrepresented communities in STEM through her journey from NASA engineer to founder of STEMBoard and advocate for educational access.
#ai

AI could shake up job market by 2030, McKinsey reveals list of sectors that will be impacted

AI will cause around 12 million job transitions by 2030, significantly impacting the job market.

Microsoft introduces Phi-4, an AI model for advanced reasoning tasks

Microsoft's Phi-4 AI model surpasses competitors in complex reasoning tasks with 14 billion parameters, enhancing accuracy through superior training and data curation.

AI could shake up job market by 2030, McKinsey reveals list of sectors that will be impacted

AI will cause around 12 million job transitions by 2030, significantly impacting the job market.

Microsoft introduces Phi-4, an AI model for advanced reasoning tasks

Microsoft's Phi-4 AI model surpasses competitors in complex reasoning tasks with 14 billion parameters, enhancing accuracy through superior training and data curation.
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#women-in-science

Meet the Latina scientists advancing health and policy

Women face significant challenges in STEM fields in Latin America, with less than half of the research workforce being female.

In Early Science Journalism, These Women Were Writing for Their Lives

Women significantly contributed to early science journalism despite facing societal challenges.

The Poetic Lives of Lost Women of Math and Science

Women scientists' stories are often neglected; poems can offer a unique perspective on their lives and work.

Meet the Latina scientists advancing health and policy

Women face significant challenges in STEM fields in Latin America, with less than half of the research workforce being female.

In Early Science Journalism, These Women Were Writing for Their Lives

Women significantly contributed to early science journalism despite facing societal challenges.

The Poetic Lives of Lost Women of Math and Science

Women scientists' stories are often neglected; poems can offer a unique perspective on their lives and work.
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#female-empowerment

Gatekeeping isn't cool, and ELEGOO is aiming to empower women in 3D printing spaces with a new initiative

ELEGOO's initiative 'With Her' empowers women in 3D printing, fostering growth, innovation, and addressing the gender gap in STEM industries.

hitachi: women in technology

Hitachi's event aimed to inspire women aged 16-21 to pursue careers in tech and logistics.

Gatekeeping isn't cool, and ELEGOO is aiming to empower women in 3D printing spaces with a new initiative

ELEGOO's initiative 'With Her' empowers women in 3D printing, fostering growth, innovation, and addressing the gender gap in STEM industries.

hitachi: women in technology

Hitachi's event aimed to inspire women aged 16-21 to pursue careers in tech and logistics.
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These Creative Lego Gadgets Are On Sale And Perfect For Holiday Gifts

Educational Lego sets are engaging and promote STEM learning among kids.

ASL Aspire wants to gamify STEM education for deaf kids | TechCrunch

ASL Aspire addresses the literacy gap in STEM education for deaf and hard of hearing students through innovative curricula and vocabulary standardization.

Girls to learn AI skills as part of new Girlguiding activities

The Independent advocates for accessible journalism and is committed to empowering young women in STEM through new AI activities by Girlguiding.

2024 "IlluminOdyssey" Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)

IlluminOdyssey is an interactive light-based exhibition that fosters curiosity and education in science for all ages.
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What a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Mean for Science

Kamala Harris, with a background in science and justice, might prioritize science, health, and the environment if elected president.

13 LGBTQ+ scientists you should know

LGBTQ+ STEM Day celebrates significant contributions of queer scientists who have advanced knowledge in various fields.

Londoners see what a scientist looks like up close in 50 photographs

Featuring over 200 scientists, Nature's Where I Work photo-essay section showcases diversity in science, now exhibiting 50 select photos in a public outdoor display in London.

What a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Mean for Science

Kamala Harris, with a background in science and justice, might prioritize science, health, and the environment if elected president.

13 LGBTQ+ scientists you should know

LGBTQ+ STEM Day celebrates significant contributions of queer scientists who have advanced knowledge in various fields.

Londoners see what a scientist looks like up close in 50 photographs

Featuring over 200 scientists, Nature's Where I Work photo-essay section showcases diversity in science, now exhibiting 50 select photos in a public outdoor display in London.
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A $65M gift to URI will fund scholarships for STEM majors

The University of Rhode Island received a $65 million gift for STEM scholarships, benefiting future undergraduate students.
#innovation

What's driving a new era of economic growth in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's geographical location and entrepreneurial ecosystem are driving innovation and economic growth.

Government urged to introduce 10-year visas for overseas tech graduates | Computer Weekly

Ewan Kirk advocates for 10-year visas for overseas STEM graduates to boost UK economic growth.

What's driving a new era of economic growth in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's geographical location and entrepreneurial ecosystem are driving innovation and economic growth.

Government urged to introduce 10-year visas for overseas tech graduates | Computer Weekly

Ewan Kirk advocates for 10-year visas for overseas STEM graduates to boost UK economic growth.
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Celebrating Babbage boffin Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace Day honors the contribution of women in STEM and highlights Lovelace's groundbreaking programming work.
Despite progress, significant disparities remain for women in the technology sector.

Berkeley Chess School / Rangr Studio

Berkeley Chess School empowers children through chess education, fostering social equity and academic success in STEM subjects.
New architectural addition enhances the school's identity with a chessboard facade, creating a landmark that signifies its mission.

New York Hall of Science hosts weeklong 'STEMOCRACY' festival focused on climate change and democracy - QNS

The NYSCI 'STEMOCRACY' Festival encourages science engagement to combat climate change and promote community action.
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How a Twitch streamer helped bring NASA to the livestreaming community

Twitch is evolving as a platform for science communication, combining gaming with educational content about space and technology.

Maggie Aderin-Pocock on diversity: 'It's hard to find an argument against it'

Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a prominent Black female scientist in the UK, advocates for STEM, space technology, and science communication to inspire under-represented groups.

How a Twitch streamer helped bring NASA to the livestreaming community

Twitch is evolving as a platform for science communication, combining gaming with educational content about space and technology.

Maggie Aderin-Pocock on diversity: 'It's hard to find an argument against it'

Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a prominent Black female scientist in the UK, advocates for STEM, space technology, and science communication to inspire under-represented groups.
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A tech revolution in rural India: Training poor women in STEM

The Sapna Center empowers marginalized women in India through coding education, giving them access to the IT industry and opportunities beyond traditional roles.

I'm a woman working in 'deep tech.' Here's why you don't see more women in AI (hint: it isn't a pipeline problem)

The tech industry struggles to acknowledge women in executive roles, particularly within the generative AI sector, despite their significant contributions.

TinkRworks Introduces Two New Projects That Inspire STEAM Learning

Integrating art and music into STEM education enhances creativity and critical thinking, enriching students' learning experiences.

USPTO Proposes National Strategy to Incentivize Inclusive Innovation

The USPTO announced a National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation to promote STEM participation and support underrepresented communities in inventorship and commercialization.

NASA is looking for people to test out its Mars simulator for a year

NASA is looking for applicants for a yearlong Mars simulation mission at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Participants will undergo trials like resource limitations and equipment failures, and must have STEM experience to qualify.

What's News, Breaking: Friday, February 2, 2024

A new biotech workforce development program launched in New York City, offering training and career development opportunities in the rapidly growing biotechnology sector.
The program is open to individuals pursuing employment in the life sciences ecosystem, even if they don't have backgrounds in STEM.

Opera San Jose celebrates its 40th anniversary on Feb. 2

Opera San Jose celebrates 40th anniversary with a sneak peek of upcoming production of Verdi's 'Rigoletto' and other festivities.
Senior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley named a scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024.

Mattel Finally Nails It With Game Developer Barbie

Mattel has released a new Barbie career doll called Game Developer Barbie.
The doll was created with the help of women in the tech industry to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

Why I'm Not a "Woman in Tech"

Women in tech face challenges such as a significant gender pay gap and lack of representation in the field.
Talks and discussions specifically focused on 'women in tech' can sometimes make women feel like a spectacle or token diversity.

No STEM major, no problem: How to make a liberal arts degree count

A liberal arts degree can be valuable, but requires more effort in terms of career preparation than a STEM major.
Research post-diploma employment and salary prospects before choosing a college or degree program.

Cancer care gift website founder receives New Year honour

Dr Shara Cohen, founder of Cancer Care Parcel, has been awarded a BEM for her voluntary services to women in STEM and cancer patients.
Cancer Care Parcel offers care packages and support for cancer patients and their families.

Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education Present a New

Discovery Education and Edge at Hudson Yards have collaborated to create a new virtual reality experience for students in grades 4-12.
The Reach for the Sky Virtual Reality experience allows students to explore the Edge at Hudson Yards and learn about STEM through interactive activities.

The 'PhD influencers' logging lab life on TikTok and Instagram

PhD students are gaining popularity as 'influencers' on social media by sharing their research experiences and representing diversity in science.

Monta Vista High and Kennedy Middle School teams take top science tournament honors

Student teams from Monta Vista High School and Kennedy Middle School won top honors at Science Olympiad National Tournament.
Ishanvi Kommula from Monta Vista High School won a $10,000 Founders' Scholarship.
Science Olympiad events cover various STEM topics for middle school and high school students.
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