STEM Education Just Got a Big Boost – Guess Who Opened Their Wallets
Craigslist founder donated $1 million to STEM initiatives in low-income areas through DonorsChoose, a platform that will help multiply the gift’s benefits.
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How Internet of Things (IoT) Impacts Instruction
Internet of Things (IoT) technology can be introduced into the classroom in order to impact instruction and change the way students learn.
New All-in-One Mobile STEM Cart from CCS Presentation Systems
CCS Presentation Systems is releasing an all-in-one mobile STEM lab for K-12 classrooms called the CCS STEM Cart.
Apple and Northwestern Want to Teach Chicago to Code
Apple is partnering with Northwestern and Chicago Public Schools to bring the Everyone Can Code curriculum to the major city by tutoring the teachers.
Massachusetts STEM Summit Calls for Sessions and Exhibits
The organizers of the Massachusetts STEM Summit are pleased to announce the launch of the 2016 Call for Sessions and Exhibits.
Recent Poll Finds Parents Are Discouraging Children From Pursuing STEM Teaching
The Harris poll concludes that the majority of parents are worried that a career in STEM teaching won’t pay enough.
3D Carving Machines: What Are They? And How They’re Impacting Education
These machines enhance STEM learning and help students build on skills they’ll need for real-world careers.
MIT, Johnson & Johnson Collaborate to Promote Women’s STEM Education
The partnership looks to increase STEM opportunities for women and provides MIT with resources to support women STEM leaders of the future.
Popular Game-based Tutorial Teaches Kids How to Code at Microsoft’s Hour of Code Workshops
The Minecraft-based tutorial was designed by Microsoft and Code.org and teaches students to code and problem-solve by completing challenges in the 2D Minecraft world.
Challenging Students to Change the World Using Electronic Building Blocks
Using LittleBits electronic building blocks, Marymount School of New York students are empowered to design, create and invent in the classroom and at home.
