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The following is a list of STEM related articles published recently in various newspapers, magazines and websites. |
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From educators to leaders in industry, there is broad agreement that U.S. schools have a crucial challenge in improving teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)... Full StoryLeaders from nearly three dozen top universities and national laboratories say that America must make radical changes in its manufacturing policy to maintain its innovation leadership, in a report... Full StoryConfronting the challenge of running for re-election while the unemployment rate remains stubbornly high, President Obama convened a session of his new jobs council on Monday, offering a proposal... Full StoryLino Lakes Elementary will become the first Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) school in the Forest Lake District when it begins its new STEM program this fall.... Full StoryCorey Dornack has trained nearly 100 elementary and middle school teachers and has worked with scientific researchers to create an engaging science program despite limited supplies, materials, and... Full StoryAs a boy, I loved taking things apart. Clocks, radios, my mother's kitchen appliances. Luckily for her, I was fairly adept at reassembly. I wanted to discover how things worked, what made them tick... Full StoryCity Academy made an initial investment in the solar panels it uses. A citizen donated a motor. Rivard says students use tools the school already has, and plywood for the rest. ... Full StoryThe Dow Chemical Co. has created products such as plastic bags,water purifiers, and military weapons for more than 100 years, but the company is worried that America's science, technology,... Full StorySome of the very best K-6 math and science teachers from across the country were zipping around Washington, DC, last week for a whirlwind series of exciting events. The teachers—all recipients of... Full StoryWith the job market inching toward recovery, most of America's collective attention is set squarely on there here and now. But signs of a coming shortage of skilled American workers have begun to... Full StoryThis week, 85 math and science teachers are receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Widely regarded as the nation’s highest honor for a K-12 educator in... Full StoryIn the west and south metro areas, and nationwide, schools are embracing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs to prepare students for the jobs of the future.... Full StoryStudents in this country now rank 23rd in science and 31st in math out of 65 developed nations. Fewer and fewer scholars are going to universities to major in the STEM (science, technology,... Full StoryOver the past few years, scientists have been working to transform education from the inside out, by applying findings from learning and memory research where they could do the most good, in the... Full StoryA team of University of Minnesota science and engineering students won first place over the weekend at a solar car race at the Brickyard track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The U... Full StoryA report released today by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand indicates that while the number of occupations across the country requiring expertise in science and technology are on the rise, more than... Full StoryThe new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program set to open at Jefferson Elementary is producing a lot of excitement in District 861, officials said Thursday. A year ago... Full StoryThe Minneapolis school district will use more than $13 million in grants to help more students read by third grade, enroll in math, science and engineering courses and ultimately emerge from high... Full StoryHelping students from underrepresented groups succeed in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will also help bring communities together and increase the pace of scientific advancement.... Full Story U.S. Senator Al Franken made the rounds at Century High School in Rochester Thursday. He was there to promote his initiative to get more science, technology, engineering and math... Full StoryFour years after its launch, a Blaine High School magnet program meant to turn out budding engineers and scientists is about to graduate its first class. Although there's been attrition,... Full StoryThe United States is going to face a national economic crisis if it does not better train young people for jobs of the future, according to a recent study from Harvard University that was the focus... Full StoryThe push for higher standards in K-12 education has been underway for the better part of two decades. But even as some states have created clearer and more rigorous academic standards, many have... Full StoryThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) hosted a national summit of business and education leaders last week to coincide with the release of a new study. ... Full StoryThe International Year of Chemistry in 2011 gives us an opportunity to focus a bright light on a major issue in Delaware and the nation: educating and encouraging today's students to become... Full StoryA group of high schoolers from Royalton are getting some unexpected attention, all because of an extracurricular project that is opening doors for their future. Hunter Jasmer and Brittany... Full StoryThe National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME), the leading supporter of minority higher education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), announced today that... Full StoryHigh school students should have greater access to innovative programs in science, technology, engineering, and math education-from robot competitions to engineering software challenges, U.S.... Full StoryArizona Technology Council (http://www.aztechcouncil.org/) and its Foundation today announced the launch of getSTEM™-az (http://www.getstem-az.com), an innovative and interactive web portal for... Full StoryGovernor Nathan Deal has announced the launch of Georgia’s Innovation Fund, a $19.4 million competitive grant program created through Georgia’s Race to the Top (RT3) plan. Through the... Full StoryNanotechnology isn’t yet a household topic in high school science courses. But stay tuned. The National Science Foundation predicts there will be 7 million jobs in that industry... Full StoryWe know that effective teachers and content knowledge in science and mathematics can play key roles in student achievement. At the high school level, STEM teachers have a graduated with a major in... Full StoryWe hear a lot about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), both as a K-12 education issue and a challenge to meet future business personnel needs. The Obama administration is... Full StoryStudents gather around a billiard-sized table in Paul Keeney's Design and Manufacturing class at Oak View Middle School in Andover. "Start line, touch the wallk, follow the line,... Full StoryNine North Carolina high schools that emphasize science, technology, engineering and math have fewer dropouts and higher test scores than the state average, a study out Wednesday says.... Full StoryEven as we speak, hundreds of apple pies are being readied for delivery to math and science teachers at public middle and high schools located within a 3.14-mile radius of Raytheon Co. headquarters... Full StorySt. Kate’s STEM faculty members Yvonne Ng and Lori Maxfield brought their team-teaching expertise to a filled-to-bursting room in the Hilton at the National Science Teachers Association conference... Full StoryHow do you get young people interested in science, technology, engineering and math careers? The Citadel and Google think you let them build trebuchets, which look much like ancient... Full StoryThe National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices, Innovate + Educate, has designated Massachusetts as the national model for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)... Full StoryIt would be difficult to find a child today that didn't use some sort of technological device. With that in mind, Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative Divisions of Special Education and... Full StoryInformal, out-of-school science and math programs offer great ways to engage girls in the subjects, but they need to be carefully planned and executed to make sure reluctant students want to sign... Full StoryIn a recent study, the Kauffman Foundation found that in any given year, the top-performing one percent of firms is generating roughly 40 percent of all new jobs. The SME Education Foundation... Full StoryAloren Martin remembers exactly when her career dreams took a monumental leap, toward science: The day she set her hands on fire, without getting burned, during a demonstration of water’s... Full StoryMaking Science Make Sense (MSMS) is Bayer’s award-winning education reform initiative that advances science literacy by utilizing hands-on learning and employee volunteerism. It is a fundamental... Full StoryThis recent item from Education Week's Inside School Research blog summarizes the study, published in the November issue of the Journal of Educational Psychology. The study, which tracked... Full StoryFor those who consider the state’s focus on math and science a passing fad, Minnesota’s assistant commissioner of education offers a single data point. In 2007, fourth-graders in Minnesota beat... Full StoryPresident Obama is recognizing some of the Nation’s finest math and science teachers this week. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest... Full StoryAdvances in education technology can help our systems refresh outdated infrastructures with new functionality. However, experts say our education technologies need to be more systemic. IBM... Full StoryFrom Change the Equation. Vote for the company whose video gets you most excited about pursuing a STEM career! Go to the youtube channel to... Full StoryThe age of industrialization called for machines for mass production and our schools prepared students for such; our schools looked like factories that produced workers for the assembly line.... Full StoryIt may be hard to believe in these gloomy days, but this is a time of incredible opportunity for our nation's kids. The future looks very bright for people who have a strong grasp of science,... Full StoryThis article discusses Minneapolis Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson's plan to double the percentage of students who pass linear algebra. The story includes quotes from MHTA's Jake Lantry on... Full StoryAbout 10 fifth-graders at Sartell Middle School have been working on building and programming the robot and designing the tasks it does as part of the Lego League. The group, which started as an... Full StoryThe U.S. Department of Education has awarded a noncompetitive $800,000 grant to Anoka-Ramsey Community College for educational programs and equipment supporting development of the region’s current... Full StoryAt a time when competition for jobs is at an all-time high, it is crucial for our schools to begin teaching the subjects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, as early as... Full StoryA cheerleader’s job is to be energetic, visible, and vocal to rouse the crowd. And, that’s exactly the kind action needed to get people excited about science, technology, engineering and math... Full StoryStatistics about blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) paint a troubling picture. Members of these groups make up... Full StoryThe rapidly evolving economic infrastructure of the United States is transitioning toward knowledge-based technology fields, led by innovative entrepreneurs. These new economic leaders and captains... Full StoryThe United States ranks 27th out of 29 wealthy countries in the proportion of college students with degrees in science or engineering, while the World Economic Forum ranked this country 48th out of... Full StorySteve Lohr of the New York Times blogs about the culture of... Full StoryMore than 200 ninth graders at Harding Senior High School in St. Paul are part of a pilot program called H 1:1. It's part of a $300,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education that aims to... Full StoryWe're the globe's scientific leader, then--but there's no telling how long it will last. We're allowing ourselves to fall behind other countries in science education and clean energy innovation,... Full Story900 Attendees Packed the Innovation Summit With a Goal of Dramatically Improving STEM Educational Quality and Access in America... Full StoryTony Murphy, executive director of the National Center for STEM Elementary Education, is quoted in the Oct. 22 edition of USA Today in the story, "Planet Green show aims to inspire kids with... Full StoryGlobally, the United States is losing its edge in the education of our students – most acutely in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This education deficit... Full StoryA new report from the National Academies says that improving introductory courses is one of many steps needed to increase the number of students obtaining degrees in the fields of science,... Full StoryIn an address marking the occasion of the White House science fair, President Obama stresses the urgency of promoting science and math education to keep the nation competitive in areas such as... Full Story2010 and beyond may be the years of education in America, as the country comes together to make improvements in the way we teach and learn. Increasing the number of STEM degrees is a vital... Full Story“I truly believe, now more than ever -- whether it is energy independence, global health, homeland security, or infrastructure challenges -- STEM professionals will be at the forefront of the most... Full StorySTEM programs focus on science, technology, engineering and math skills U.S. youths... Full Story2010 and beyond may be the years of education in America, as the country comes together to make improvements in the way we teach and learn. Increasing the number of STEM degrees is a vital... Full StorySara Price, community liaison with NC STEM said effective leaders look beyond the school and into the community for those informal science opportunities. Dr. Sam Houston, president and CEO... Full StoryAs my colleague Erik Robelen reported over at Curriculum Matters, the Senate has finally confirmed Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineering dean Subra Suresh to lead the National Science... Full StoryMelinda Gates: Community colleges are the unsung heroes of our education system. They prepare today's workers for tomorrow's careers, and they get little support and even less recognition for their... Full StoryEven as the role of computing in society and the economy has grown rapidly, quality computer science education is being "pushed out of the K-12 education system" in the United States, a... Full StoryThe morning mission to the river is a common experience at the 2-year-old charter school, where experiential learning about the environment — specifically fieldwork in and around the Mississippi... Full StoryA national engineering science group, citing the surge in minority student enrollment in community colleges, says more emphasis should be placed on two-year college students as a key to boosting... Full StoryCalling the country "woefully inequipped" to teach students about science and math, Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would create an office to oversee federal... Full StoryMonths after applying for the three-year grant, the schools were chosen for the award by the U.S. Education Department's Magnet Schools Association Program. The money will help fund a Science,... Full StoryPresident Obama set a new goal today of recruiting 10,000 new teachers in science, technology, engineering, and math, calling these subjects essential to competing in the 21st century global... Full StoryStagnant scientific education imperils U.S. economic leadership, says a report by leading business and science figures. Released Thursday at a congressional briefing attended by senators and... Full StoryPopular Science Magazine takes a look at ten great jobs that don't exist at the moment, but likely will in the... Full StoryCiting concerns about the nation’s long-term ability to prosper, two major reports issued separately last week put forward ideas to improve STEM education, but with decidedly different areas of... Full StoryAfter-school initiatives figure prominently in a new report on STEM education from the President's Council of Advisors on Science and... Full StoryNobel laureate Lee Hartwell, chief scientist for the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, believes that science education is critical for the future of humanity. And he's hopeful about... Full StoryThe emphasis of standardized testing in U.S. schools has pushed subjects like science to the sideline of the curriculum, according to education experts. This is at a time when government,... Full StoryYvonne Ng is an engineer with a mission. Driven by the belief that “women are naturally interested in engineering” because of its practical application to complex problems, Professor of... Full Story The inaugural STEM Day at the Fair held August 26, 2010, was dedicated to getting kids excited about STEM-related careers and Franken did his... Full StoryThe United States’ ability to be not just a global leader but even a competitive participant in technology will depend largely on a massive infusion of women and underrepresented racial and ethnic... Full StoryThe White House Thursday afternoon will announce a $5 million nonprofit initiative led by high-tech CEOs aimed at bringing more math and science education programs to high-need schools.... Full StoryAmong the recommendations in the report, Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America's Future, are that the Federal government should:... Full StoryThe Biotechnology Institute’s new “Scientists in the Classroom” initiative is the life science industry’s response to President Obama’s “Educate to Innovate” campaign to improve the performance of... Full StorySamsung and its partners today called on teachers across the United States to submit their application for a chance to participate in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow video competition. The program... Full StoryThe report on K-12 education from the 20-member advisory panel, which includes leading experts in science, engineering, and other fields, is expected out later this... Full StoryThis article from Fortune Magazine shows that the fastest growing jobs in America all require a high level of STEM... Full StoryNick George, a science teacher at Woodbury Middle School, makes learning science fun and... Full StoryThe College of St. Scholastica is moving ahead on a $15.5 million expansion of its science center, joining a growing list of Minnesota colleges and universities that have undertaken - or are in the... Full StoryAn interview with Beccy Hambright, program director of T-STEM (Texas STEM) at Texas Tech... Full StoryThe National Football League, National Science Foundation and NBC have teamed up to show how pro football is full of cool science... Full StoryLocal Tech Wire STEM News recently spoke with Lenovo's Director of Worldwide Education Mike Schmedlen about the current state of STEM education and some of the things Lenovo is doing... Full StoryA new report to President Barack Obama from his science advisers urges the federal government to improve science and math education in U.S. schools by both leading the way and rooting from the... Full StoryThis article discusses the Minnesota State-Mankato engineering students' exhibits at this year's State... Full StoryAnother article about STEM Day at the Fair, this one featuring St. Kate's National Center for STEM Elementary... Full StoryAn article by Pete Lindstrom, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Minnesota High Tech Association, about all of the great things happening in the Minnesota world of... Full StoryThis article in Education Week discusses the Richfield STEM school highlighted in the last STEM News... Full StoryThe five states who won the second round of Race to the Top funds have strong emphasis on STEM... Full StoryAfter years of dwindling enrollment, Richfield's new K-5 science, technology, engineering and math school is attracting... Full StoryA blog post from the National School Board Association's... Full StoryU.S. aerospace and defense companies are sponsoring student robotics competitions, forming partnerships with technical schools and calling for higher national education standards in an effort to... Full StoryA recent study found that while students are finding STEM classes interesting, they are not seeing the long term benefit and career opportunities in STEM. This is why the getSTEM portal can... Full StoryNASA's "Exploration Day" provides kids with a full day of hands-on STEM... Full StorySenator Byron Dorgan secured funding in this year's Labor, Health and Human Services bill for a number of STEM programs and facilities right next door in North... Full StoryMore than 178,000 Minnesota students took the test this spring. Nearly 49 percent are considered proficient in science. Three years ago, when the test debuted, just 40 percent were... Full StoryThe 3M Young Scientist Challenge encourages kids in grades 5 through 8 to explore science and innovation in everyday life. The competition has just been narrowed down to 47 kids, with the... Full StoryThis article from Motorola Foundation president Eileen Sweeney discusses how to advance the national STEM... Full StoryProject Lead the Way's innovative and rigorous STEM education program gives students the opportunity to connect what they are learning in the classroom to real-life problem... Full StoryThis Star Tribune editorial highlights the importance of research done at the University of Minnesota and the MnSCU system for our state's... Full StoryThe Science Channel's Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman has gotten great ratings, and will hopefully encourage kids to enter into STEM... Full StoryLawmakers in North Carolina recently passed legislation that will require the state to carefully monitor the gap between available STEM jobs in the state and the post-secondary graduates that are... Full StoryCarnegie Mellon is launching an initiative called FIRE (Fostering Innovation through Robotics Exploration) that will target robotics competitions around the country to encourage students to... Full StoryMinnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar visited the University of Minnesota's Nanofabrication Center last week and highlighted the important connection between academic research and economic growth. ... Full StoryThis Newsweek article discusses the importance of innovation in the future of U.S. manufacturers. Manufacturing innovation, of course, cannot happen without strong STEM education in this... Full StoryThis article from the New York Times discusses schools that are exposing kids in grades K-6 to engineering problems and... Full StoryIn February Google announced that it plans to build - at no charge - an ultra high-speed broadband network for 50,000 to 500,000 customers in one or more American cities. Since then, cities across... Full StoryStudents at St. Paul Academy and Summit School get to ride the ed-tech wave with rugged computers designed specially for... Full StoryWith teachers utilizing technology to educate children and innovate in the classroom, the responsible use of websites, Facebook and other social media has become a concern for the Minnetonka School... Full StoryMore than 350 students from across Minnesota took part in the Minnesota State High School Mathematics League's 26th annual state tournament on... Full StoryProfessors who wish to engage students during large lectures face an uphill battle. Not only is it a logistical impossibility for 200+ students to actively participate in a 90 minute lecture, but... Full StoryMinnesota’s state science standards are making a move to include more upper level science courses and an emphasis on engineering beginning in 2011-2012.Hibbing High School science teachers Steve... Full StoryMore and more students are starting college with plans to major in science and technology fields, but a new study finds that their completion rates are lagging – especially among underrepresented... Full StoryCathy Kindem, an intermediate science specialist at Cedar Park STEM Elementary, recently won a Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers from the National Science Teachers Association.... Full StoryAs science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects take a more central role in education nationally, the University of Minnesota recently added a center that is working to study... Full StoryAs the United States clamors for professionals with strong backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, St. Kate's is creating a comprehensive STEM initiative that gives... Full StoryCarina Crookston, president of the St. Cloud State University Chemistry Club, (center) shows how pressure changes with temperature using liquid nitrogen and a balloon Thursday during the second... Full StoryData Day at McGuire Middle School in Lakeville takes the entire 6th grade and turns those students into researchers. Science teacher Rich Heilman brought the idea to McGuire, with the hope of... Full StoryThe Cannon River STEM School is hosting a prospective parent information night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the school’s gymnasium. Parents interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP at... Full StoryStudents in the Twin Cities metro are learning about how important taking math and science today can help them build a career in the future. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce hosted its second... Full StoryWhen students wake up in the late 2030s, they won't have to take many steps to go to "class." School subjects will be right at their fingertips via a personal device or in their field of... Full StoryIt all starts with a question; a seed planted in a young mind that breaks through the ground with a stem of inquiry stretching into the world ready to learn, to grow and to blossom. Each year... Full StoryMinnetonka teacher Barbara Stoflet is used to giving math exams to her sixth-graders, but Monday, she was given the most important timed test of her life. Already in Washington to receive an... Full StoryThe United States is losing the race among world nations in educating our youth for the jobs of the 21st century — jobs steeped in technology and green energy development. President Barack Obama on... Full StoryTwo teachers from Minnesota were among more than 100 being honored at the White House Wednesday. Barbara Stoflet, a math teacher in Minnetonka, and Kari Dombrovski, a science teacher in St. Cloud,... Full StoryKari Dresow's love for science has gotten her national attention. Dresow, who has been a teacher for 24 years, was among 100 teachers from all 50 states who were honored Wednesday at the White... Full StoryPresident Barack Obama is honoring teachers who've been given awards for excellence. It's part of his "Educate to Innovate" campaign for excellence in the so-called STEM fields: science,... Full StoryIt's part of his "Educate to Innovate" campaign for excellence in the so-called STEM fields: science, technology, engineering and math. The president will also announce key new... Full StoryParents looking for a smaller middle school option for their students are advised that Cannon River STEM School, a kindergarten-eight public charter school, has limited openings for second- and... Full StoryJust over three months after West Fargo’s STEM Center opened, School District officials are looking to... Full StoryAstronaut Bernard Harris has logged almost 200 hours in space, completed 129 orbits of Earth and traveled more than 2.9 million miles. But without science, technology, engineering and math, he... Full StoryIn the spirit of innovation, education stakeholders gathered Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the six schools that were named Intel's Schools of Distinction for 2009. Located in such... Full StoryScience and mathematics are vital parts of our daily lives. Nowhere is that more evident than at the rink. From the ice we skate on, to the equipment we use, to the techniques we use to propel... Full StoryCyber Village Academy, one of Minnesota's first online schools, has become the state's first charter school to win International Baccalaureate certification for its middle-school... Full StorySusan Wolking, Executive Director of the San Diego-based Girard Foundation, recently announced a $32,000 grant to support several projects critical to the continued growth of PLTW in... Full StoryThis week the Mankato (MN) Free Press visited PLTW’s professional development course in North Mankato where high school engineering instructors practiced new techniques for delivering the PLTW... Full StoryTwo Detroit Lakes High School students are spending five weeks of their summer in a somewhat unusual manner. Kelsey Melgaard and David Jonason, both to be seniors this fall, are devoting their days... Full StoryOn July 8 in Nashville, Tennessee, PLTW received the 2009 Education Commission of the States (ECS) Corporate Award for its sustained commitment to and investment in improving public education.... Full StoryCamp Invention, a national science and creativity day camp, is in its third year at Worthington. Students perform experiments to explore superhero powers that can be explained scientifically: the... Full StoryEighth-grader Carly Nelson sat in the Lincoln Choice School library, watching fish embryos broadcast on a movie screen from a high-powered microscope. In moments, a Mayo Clinic doctor put a green... Full StoryHow many miles can you squeeze out of a gallon of gas? That was the challenge high school tech students from around Minnesota have taken on every year since 1988. This year the annual... Full StoryStudents plan, build and operate solar-powered... Full StoryTo counter Wisconsin's shortage of workers in science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM) the Wisconsin Technology Council is calling on state business leaders and educators to... Full StoryMany educators and economists believe jobs in the 21st century will rely heavily on a background in math and science. With tight budgets, schools are finding it difficult to re-work their... Full StoryThere’s a cool new web 2.0 portal called getSTEM-mn.com that connects educators with business professionals to encourage development of STEM skills in tomorrow’s... Full StoryFor the first year, Battle Lake students have the opportunity to apply math and science concepts in a new robotics course. Students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, made the move to... Full StoryWhether it is tracking down fraus or finding medical breakthroughs -- young minds are beginning to lay the foundatinos of their future in math and... Full StoryIt felt like MTV inside the Virginia gym on Monday. It was a hip hop traveling concert, that focuses on spreading science. FMA Live! entertained about 500 4-8th graders on Monday. It was... Full StoryCedar Park Elementary School in Apple Valley has something new to buzz - and squirm and cringe - about. It has recently unveiled the BUZ room, or Building Understanding Zone, and is... Full StoryA fierce-looking orange robot with jagged teeth and slanted monster eyes constructed by St. Louis Park Senior High students made a huge impression with the judges at a 10,000 Lakes Regional... Full StoryParents and teachers who are tired of prying kids away from texting or video games might consider channeling that techno-drive into the Robotics Club. The club is a partnership between... Full StoryThe Minnesota High Tech Association has launched a Web site connecting science and math teachers in need of supplies or services with businesses willing to help... Full StoryOn a recent Monday morning, senior Jason Harmelink was absorbed in his Industrial Tech homework. His project: to integrate marketing and engineering together in a design brief for a CVR motorcycle... Full StoryThe National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has launched ASK IT!, a moderated forum and free online resource designed to model the scientific process. Students are invited to identify and formulate a... Full StoryDr Eugenia Paulus looks at STEM education. Are we doing enough? Should we adopt a more multi-facet approach to dealing with the situation? In the middle of the financial crisis that the country is... Full StoryValerie Smith worries about fish. So much so that the ninth-grader at South High School in Minneapolis designed an experiment looking into the interaction between phosphates and algae.... Full StoryMinnesota Education Commissioner Alice Seagren toured Nisswa Elementary School and Pequot Lakes High School on Tuesday, March 24, as part of her effort to get a firsthand look at local schools,... Full StoryKim Insley's blog discussing the College of St Catherine's Science Saturday with her youngest daughter. Science Saturday is an annual effort from the Center for Women, Science and Technology and... Full StoryOne lucky teacher from Dakota Middle School got a huge surprise when she learned that Best Buy would be giving her a large sum of money. Mary Jost teaches 7th grade and loves integrating... Full StoryFifty-six Fillmore Central Middle School students participated in the southeast Minnesota/western Wisconsin regional science fair on Friday, Feb. 20, at Winona State... Full StoryThe Northeast 916 Intermediate School District Metro Career and Technical Center at Century College serves 10 east metro school districts with a variety of offerings. Students can attend... Full StoryWayzata-based Cargill is giving more than $3 million to three metro school districts to expand two science and technology programs. Most of the money - $2.5 million - will go to the... Full StoryWSU faculty led middle school students, and their teachers, through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) courses. Teachers are creating ways to apply STEM subjects to real... Full StoryArea high school students gathered on the Minnesota State Community and Technical College -Fergus Falls campus Tuesday to learn more about potential careers in math and science. The second annual... Full StoryWith runways crisscrossing the floors, and high-tech flight simulators lining the walls, this is far from a typical classroom -- this is cool. It's the flight center at Farnsworth/Cleveland... Full StoryThe Osseo School District recently received a $55,268 grant from the Cargill Foundation - funds that will help implement a new program in the district's four junior high schools. The program,... Full StoryLast Thursday, Achieve released its fourth annual report examining the progress of high school reform efforts in all 50 states, "Closing the Expectations Gap." Overall, the report... Full StoryFor the last five weeks, a group of Crookston High School students and teachers have been toiling over a project that’s a first for the school. They’ve created a robot to enter in the 2009... Full StorySt. Paul – Minnesota Education Commissioner Alice Seagren today announced that a team of students from Hutchinson High School has won the Real World Design Challenge, a competition designed to... Full StoryLocal high school seniors Michael Cherkassky and Stephen Trusheim will soon be extending their science careers far beyond the classroom as two of 40 finalists in the national Intel Science Talent... Full StoryThe Minnesota Department of Education has started a new program to help connect teachers and students with resources in their community.News 12's Jennifer Hudspeth has more about this program and a... Full StorySaint Paul – Education Commissioner Alice Seagren and Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) President Kate Rubin today (Monday, Feb. 2) announced the launch of http://www.getSTEM-mn.com , a Web... Full StoryBranelle Cibuzar and Kara Pohlkamp, NASA engineers, spoke to 90 eighth- through 12th- graders at Forestview Middle School in Baxter, MN via a webcast from a television production studio at NASA's... Full StoryInformation nights are scheduled during January at all five magnet schools in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 so families can learn more about what the programs offer to students.... Full StoryNear the old wooden work benches in his Winona Senior High School classroom are new computers equipped with state-of-the-art technology, all gifts from the community. The technology is... Full StoryEarly in the morning on Nov. 3, long before students' voices echoed through the halls of St. Paul's Arlington High School, two custodians found a man's body in the Great Hall. Nearby, a desk and a... Full Story |
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