Post Tagged with: "STEM"

First-hand Perspective of Texas Academy of Math and Science (TAMS)

First-hand Perspective of Texas Academy of Math and Science (TAMS)

College, Opinion, Schools February 9, 2015 at 2:07 pm

Texas Academy of Math and Science alum, Ly Hoang, provided Thesis with an inside view of what it takes to be a “TAMSter.” Do you have a child who is academically talented and wish he/she can be challenged more? Ever wish your child could skip several grade levels and goRead More

Why the Humanities Matter in K-12 Education

Why the Humanities Matter in K-12 Education

Opinion, Recommendations February 6, 2015 at 11:49 am

America is finally trying to take the necessary steps to address our growing educational deficit — recent studies showing that American students are falling behind their peers in other countries have made education a priority once again (or at least made K-12 education a politically valuable topic). Most of thisRead More

Spectrum team members working on the prototype for the 2015 robot

St. Agnes STEM Excels with Computer Science, Robotics

Houston Schools, Private Schools January 13, 2015 at 9:09 pm

As we discussed in a recent article on Marie Curie, women are severely underrepresented in STEM fields. The prevailing stereotypes – and in some cases, the workplace cultures within STEM – reinforce the idea that STEM is a masculine pursuit. But of course, there’s absolutely no reason this should beRead More

Top Predictions for Education Trends in 2015

Top Predictions for Education Trends in 2015

Education News December 31, 2014 at 12:30 pm

As we move into 2015, the New Year will undoubtedly bring new challenges and opportunities to education and learning. Many ideas and trends started in education in 2014 will gain more momentum and some may even reach their apex in the coming year. DistrictAdministration.com and the Washington Post collected someRead More

Curie, Einstein, and Encouragement for Girls in STEM

Curie, Einstein, and Encouragement for Girls in STEM

Travel & Culture December 17, 2014 at 12:06 am

As is frequently discussed in the media, there are fewer women than men, on average, in STEM fields. As of 2011, less than a third of all STEM jobs in the US are held by women. Of course, today’s high water mark of 30% is a considerable improvement on theRead More

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Gift Ideas for Future Scientists and Engineers

Well, it’s Black Friday, and the Christmas shopping season has officially begun. And that means it’s time to start thinking about what to get for everyone on your list – a daunting prospect for many people. Nieces, nephews and children of friends are particularly hard to shop for, because itRead More

NASA Opportunity for High School Juniors

NASA Opportunity for High School Juniors

Recommendations October 30, 2014 at 1:57 pm

If your teenager is interested in space travel and exploration, then he or she may be interested in the High School Aerospace Scholars program (HAS), a free NASA opportunity for current high school juniors. The application deadline is November 4th. Through the program, students are given the chance to learnRead More

EdX High School Initiative is Groundbreaking Expansion into Online APs

EdX High School Initiative is Groundbreaking Expansion into Online APs

On Monday, the massive open online course (MOOC) platform edX opened registration for AP Biology: Part 1, the first course on the site which explicitly focuses on preparing students for an AP exam. The course has been made available in partnership with Rice University’s Center for Digital Learning and ScholarshipRead More

New Office of STEM Engagement Furthers Rice’s K-12 Outreach

New Office of STEM Engagement Furthers Rice’s K-12 Outreach

College, Education News October 21, 2014 at 11:18 am

Last week, Rice University announced the creation of a new Office of STEM Engagement as a part of its Priorities for the Second Century. The office, called R-STEM for short, will serve two functions. It will facilitate K-12 outreach events, and it will serve as a one-stop resource for parentsRead More

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Campus Development at Strake Emphasizes STEM

Houston Schools, Private Schools, Schools October 20, 2014 at 7:10 pm

This semester is a significant one for campus development at Strake Jesuit. The school celebrated the opening of its new STEM building in September, and another building, Hampil Hall, is being demolished to make way for a courtyard. The STEM building, which is now the largest building on Strake’s campusRead More