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Women in technology

Nonprofit empowers girls of color in STEM through the art of dance

Empowering girls of color in STEM through dance and coding. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Serra High space team seeks to turn school into science destination

The space squad at Junipero Serra High School aims to expand scientific knowledge and advance technology by conducting experiments in microgravity conditions on the International Space Station. [ more ]

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Women in technology

Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs despite efforts to change

Highlighting innovative STEM projects by high school students at National STEM Festival. [ more ]

BKReader

Pick Up Your Free STEM Books in Red Hook on May 21

3,200 STEM books donated to Brooklyn families by Community Offshore Wind and Brooklyn Public Library. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

2 months ago

Brooklyn

Offshore wind organization celebrates Engineers Week with NYC students * Brooklyn Paper

Offshore wind power is a renewable energy source becoming popular in urban areas like New York City.

Partnerships between corporations and local schools can cultivate student interest in STEM fields. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

3 months ago

Brooklyn

Kings Bay Library wins Brooklyn Robotics League championship * Brooklyn Paper

Kings Bay Library won the Brooklyn Public Library's robotics championship.

The championship provides children with hands-on experience in STEM projects like coding and building robots. [ more ]

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EuroPython Blog

2 days ago

Data science

Community Post: The Invisible Threads that sustained me in STEM/Tech

Breaking stereotypes and pursuing diverse tech paths is vital. [ more ]

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Data science

Opinion | The Next Frontier? Philosophy in Space.

The current NASA astronaut application window closes on April 16, requiring advanced degrees in STEM fields or specialized areas like test pilot school.

There is a discussion on the importance of including insights from humanities and social sciences in the astronaut program for future space exploration challenges. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

2 weeks ago

What's News, Breaking: Monday, April 29, 2024

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy emphasizes STEM education through events like Family STEM Night. [ more ]

Boston.com

The best high schools in Massachusetts, according to U.S. News & World Report

Boston Latin School in Massachusetts remains at the top spot in 2024 public school rankings. [ more ]

West Side Rag

'Houston: WESS Is Coming!' Small UWS School Makes It to International Robotics Championship

A rookie robotics team from West End Secondary School (WESS) made it to the championship of an international competition.

The team faced initial challenges but showed resilience and problem-solving skills during the competition. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Hands-on science program puts students in an outdoor classroom

Connecting students with nature is crucial in the digital age.

Field research programs like BioSITE help students learn in a hands-on way. [ more ]

Cornell Chronicle

Through community, Indigenous students thrive in STEM | Cornell Chronicle

Indigenous students at Cornell have revived AISES-Cornell, focusing on community development and professional growth.

The AISES-Cornell chapter has grown to around 30 members and received recognition for its efforts in outreach, fundraising, and conference participation. [ more ]

News 12 - Default

Charter school introducing drones into their curriculum

Charter school introduces drones in curriculum to enhance learning.

Program teaches students about operating drones and their real-world applications. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Marketing

TikTok is bringing its dedicated STEM feed to Europe | TechCrunch

TikTok expanding STEM feed in Europe to promote educational content.

Partnerships established to ensure appropriateness and reliability of content on STEM feed. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

OMG science

Ever wanted to be an astronaut? NASA is now accepting applications for Artemis moon mission

NASA is seeking new astronauts for missions to the moon and potentially Mars.

Requirements for new astronauts include a master's degree in a STEM field and related professional experience. [ more ]

News Center

2 months ago

SQE Inspire Program hosts Shadow Day for High School Girls - News Center

High school juniors from Our Lady of Tepeyac High School shadowed Feinberg scientists through the Inspire program.

The event aimed to spark curiosity and inspire students to consider STEM fields. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

2 months ago

NY institution transfers teaching programs, refines mission

In a competitive market, universities are shifting academic focus to distinguish themselves.

New York state faces a shortage of teachers, prompting institutions to transfer education programs. [ more ]

Columbia

3 months ago

Women in technology

Celebrating Women in Science: Disaster-Preparedness Researcher Thalia Balkaran

The importance of disaster-preparedness plans for vulnerable populations like children

Encouraging girls in STEM fields from an early age [ more ]

BKReader

3 months ago

This Bed-Stuy Elementary is Cultivating Green Thumbs

Bedford Stuyvesant elementary school receives funding from Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to build a hydroponic lab for students

The lab uses LED lighting and soil-free growth mediums to teach students about hydroponic farming [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin

Elon Musk plans to start a university in Austin, Texas with a $100 million gift from his charity.

The university will focus on teaching science, technology, engineering, and math, and aims to seek accreditation and eventually scale up enrollment. [ more ]

New York Post

Austin

Elon Musk plans to open a STEM-focused K-12 school, university in Austin: 'Highest levels'

Elon Musk plans to launch a STEM-focused primary and secondary school in Texas with a $100 million donation from his charity, The Foundation.

The school will emphasize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and will eventually expand into a university. [ more ]

Moving at the Speed of Creativity

Web development

Social Media Text Prepper

Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT 4 allow users to create web applications without knowing programming languages.

A STEM teacher created a web application called 'Social Media Text Prepper' to solve problems with character limits on social media platforms. [ more ]

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