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As a high school counselor, I witness countless student crises each year. Still, every now and then a particular student’s story really stays with me. Recently, one such story involved
Fans of science fiction are no doubt familiar with the opening lines of Star Trek: “Space, the final frontier…To boldly go where no one has gone before.” But, in our
Superstar physicist Michio Kaku sat down with Innovation & Tech Today for a sprawling interview on education and future tech in the summer of 2016 for that year’s fall issue. As
While April 15 is generally known as Tax Day, it also is the birthday of one of history’s great inventors: Leonardo da Vinci. A pioneer in many fields, Leonardo da
“We were treating wounds that we’d never encountered before,” said trainer Abby Stone. “And you’re dealing with injuries that you really don’t have any reference for, from other cases…There were
Entering the Saturn V Hall at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, you’re immediately aware of the sheer size of the facility, as you realize that the
In the age of The Bachelor and Keeping up with the Kardashians, we should count our lucky stars that pop culture science isn’t a complete oxymoron. As one of the
As the sponsor of Sneak Peak Friday at the 2018 USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF), Chevron joins companies and government organizations from across the country to promote STEM education
Taryn O’Neill originally from Vancouver, is an actress, writer, web series producer, and lover of STEM. In fact, she formed a group of like-minded actresses called the Scirens: Screen Sirens
The case for cool science. One of the amazing things about the internet is how accessible its information can be. As adolescents become more and more immersed in their social
Have you ever heard of Vsauce? If not, you should probably check them out. It is, after all, the most popular and factual science channel on YouTube with approximately 12
From Wonder Woman to GE Girls, it is turning out to be the summer of girl power. GE Girls engages middle school students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to boost
“STEM” is occasionally interpreted as a reference to the stem cell research boom, but the acronym (also written as “STEAM” or “STREAM”) actually refers to the academic fields of Natural
Ever since we took our first stroll down Sesame Street, searched the world for Carmen Sandiego, or rode the Magical School Bus, the lines between education and entertainment have been
As President and Co-Founder of the educational game company ThinkFun, Bill Ritchie has his finger on the pulse of early STEM education. In this interview, we chat with this innovator
During the 2016-2017 school year, more than 300 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals donated over 1,700 hours to engage students with STEM education through Lumity, an organization dedicated
STEM education is a hot topic, as educators, politicians, and advocates push for a bigger focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. Organizations such as the STEM Education Coalition and
OK, I’m fast approaching 62 and have inherited my parents’ snow white hair, so maybe I am beginning to believe we may have an impending “gap” in the aerospace workforce.
There is no doubt that Henry Reich is a physicist. He has training in both math and theoretical physics from Grinell college, along with a master’s from the Perimeter Institute
It’s National Teachers’ Day. Celebrate with us as we honor our educators! We have to appreciate the work teachers do to educate the youth, adults, and people all around the
On July 6, students watched as NASA Astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins launched to the International Space Station. During her coming months on the ISS, she’ll be the first person to
What does it take for a kid to become the next Thomas Edison? According to one of today’s greatest American inventors, just some string, tape, and pipe cleaners… and an
[Updated March 13, 2017] Antiquated representations of STEM fields (often men in lab coats doing boring, repetitious work) are persistent in today’s media and culture. The result has been a
In Good Will Hunting, there’s a scene where our eponymous working class character confronts a Harvard snob with the hard truth of his pricey education: “You dropped 150 grand on
Alyssa Carson is one of the most focused children on the planet and may be leaving this one for Mars. Truly an astronaut in training, Alyssa’s already a leader and
When you think of educational toys, building blocks and games that teach children the sounds farm animals make generally come to mind. However, with the growth of STEM education, children
Digital natives have a much easier time sharing a Facebook video or retweeting a funny meme than evaluating the bias and credibility of the original content, according researchers from the Stanford
Bill Nye. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Michio Kaku. These three scientific ambassadors have much in common (including an appearance in these pages). They are all storytellers of science, raconteurs of rationalism
A Russian researcher recently pulled off one of the largest ever heists. But she wasn’t stealing diamonds or priceless art; rather she stole academic knowledge and gave it away free
According to the World Economic Forum, infrastructure in the United States is ranked 11th globally. Roads are crumbling, bridges are deficient, and water pipelines are leaking. Infrastructure stakeholders are investing
I was mainly drawn to coding because it scared me. It seemed like an insurmountable task, only possible for the select few genius “techies.” And that group, I assumed, did
Neil deGrasse Tyson is the most popular astrophysicist in the world. The three-time Emmy-nominated Astrophysicist and Ph.D. has nearly countless awards and honors (including ‘100 Most Influential People of the
It is a popular train of thought to believe that women in the Middle East have been in a losing battle against inequality. However, anti-sexist attitudes have gained positive momentum
Remember when putting Mentos in soda bottles was all the rage on YouTube? Steve Spangler was the scientist behind it. You may have also seen Spangler blowing things up, toilet
The Girl Scouts are, in some ways, never going to change. They’re always going to be about empowering young women to follow their passion in a safe space. But, as
Digital badging is a phenomenon taking education by storm. For those unfamiliar with the practice, digital badging is a system by which students earn meritorious badges (akin to Boy and
Stephanie Hill, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin’s Ship & Aviation Systems business, loves being an engineer. This leader – with a diverse portfolio that includes the Littoral
Dr. Chris Emdin’s work is transcendent. A TED Talk alum, X-STEM Speaker, author, professor at Columbia, and community education and outreach guru, Emdin’s all about building bridges to create more
Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment program, has been providing children in grades 1-6 the opportunity to exercise their curiosity, amplify their creativity, and adapt to different environments for
The ThinkFun Gravity Maze is an engaging game that will provide hours of fun for your child while giving the added benefit of teaching them reasoning and visual perception skills.
As a high school counselor, I witness countless student crises each year. Still, every now and then a particular student’s story really stays with me. Recently, one such story involved
Fans of science fiction are no doubt familiar with the opening lines of Star Trek: “Space, the final frontier…To boldly go where no one has gone before.” But, in our
Superstar physicist Michio Kaku sat down with Innovation & Tech Today for a sprawling interview on education and future tech in the summer of 2016 for that year’s fall issue. As
While April 15 is generally known as Tax Day, it also is the birthday of one of history’s great inventors: Leonardo da Vinci. A pioneer in many fields, Leonardo da
“We were treating wounds that we’d never encountered before,” said trainer Abby Stone. “And you’re dealing with injuries that you really don’t have any reference for, from other cases…There were
Entering the Saturn V Hall at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, you’re immediately aware of the sheer size of the facility, as you realize that the
In the age of The Bachelor and Keeping up with the Kardashians, we should count our lucky stars that pop culture science isn’t a complete oxymoron. As one of the
As the sponsor of Sneak Peak Friday at the 2018 USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF), Chevron joins companies and government organizations from across the country to promote STEM education
Taryn O’Neill originally from Vancouver, is an actress, writer, web series producer, and lover of STEM. In fact, she formed a group of like-minded actresses called the Scirens: Screen Sirens
The case for cool science. One of the amazing things about the internet is how accessible its information can be. As adolescents become more and more immersed in their social
Have you ever heard of Vsauce? If not, you should probably check them out. It is, after all, the most popular and factual science channel on YouTube with approximately 12
From Wonder Woman to GE Girls, it is turning out to be the summer of girl power. GE Girls engages middle school students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to boost
“STEM” is occasionally interpreted as a reference to the stem cell research boom, but the acronym (also written as “STEAM” or “STREAM”) actually refers to the academic fields of Natural
Ever since we took our first stroll down Sesame Street, searched the world for Carmen Sandiego, or rode the Magical School Bus, the lines between education and entertainment have been
As President and Co-Founder of the educational game company ThinkFun, Bill Ritchie has his finger on the pulse of early STEM education. In this interview, we chat with this innovator
During the 2016-2017 school year, more than 300 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals donated over 1,700 hours to engage students with STEM education through Lumity, an organization dedicated
STEM education is a hot topic, as educators, politicians, and advocates push for a bigger focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. Organizations such as the STEM Education Coalition and
OK, I’m fast approaching 62 and have inherited my parents’ snow white hair, so maybe I am beginning to believe we may have an impending “gap” in the aerospace workforce.
There is no doubt that Henry Reich is a physicist. He has training in both math and theoretical physics from Grinell college, along with a master’s from the Perimeter Institute
It’s National Teachers’ Day. Celebrate with us as we honor our educators! We have to appreciate the work teachers do to educate the youth, adults, and people all around the
On July 6, students watched as NASA Astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins launched to the International Space Station. During her coming months on the ISS, she’ll be the first person to
What does it take for a kid to become the next Thomas Edison? According to one of today’s greatest American inventors, just some string, tape, and pipe cleaners… and an
[Updated March 13, 2017] Antiquated representations of STEM fields (often men in lab coats doing boring, repetitious work) are persistent in today’s media and culture. The result has been a
In Good Will Hunting, there’s a scene where our eponymous working class character confronts a Harvard snob with the hard truth of his pricey education: “You dropped 150 grand on
Alyssa Carson is one of the most focused children on the planet and may be leaving this one for Mars. Truly an astronaut in training, Alyssa’s already a leader and
When you think of educational toys, building blocks and games that teach children the sounds farm animals make generally come to mind. However, with the growth of STEM education, children
Digital natives have a much easier time sharing a Facebook video or retweeting a funny meme than evaluating the bias and credibility of the original content, according researchers from the Stanford
Bill Nye. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Michio Kaku. These three scientific ambassadors have much in common (including an appearance in these pages). They are all storytellers of science, raconteurs of rationalism
A Russian researcher recently pulled off one of the largest ever heists. But she wasn’t stealing diamonds or priceless art; rather she stole academic knowledge and gave it away free
According to the World Economic Forum, infrastructure in the United States is ranked 11th globally. Roads are crumbling, bridges are deficient, and water pipelines are leaking. Infrastructure stakeholders are investing
I was mainly drawn to coding because it scared me. It seemed like an insurmountable task, only possible for the select few genius “techies.” And that group, I assumed, did
Neil deGrasse Tyson is the most popular astrophysicist in the world. The three-time Emmy-nominated Astrophysicist and Ph.D. has nearly countless awards and honors (including ‘100 Most Influential People of the
It is a popular train of thought to believe that women in the Middle East have been in a losing battle against inequality. However, anti-sexist attitudes have gained positive momentum
Remember when putting Mentos in soda bottles was all the rage on YouTube? Steve Spangler was the scientist behind it. You may have also seen Spangler blowing things up, toilet
The Girl Scouts are, in some ways, never going to change. They’re always going to be about empowering young women to follow their passion in a safe space. But, as
Digital badging is a phenomenon taking education by storm. For those unfamiliar with the practice, digital badging is a system by which students earn meritorious badges (akin to Boy and
Stephanie Hill, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin’s Ship & Aviation Systems business, loves being an engineer. This leader – with a diverse portfolio that includes the Littoral
Dr. Chris Emdin’s work is transcendent. A TED Talk alum, X-STEM Speaker, author, professor at Columbia, and community education and outreach guru, Emdin’s all about building bridges to create more
Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment program, has been providing children in grades 1-6 the opportunity to exercise their curiosity, amplify their creativity, and adapt to different environments for
The ThinkFun Gravity Maze is an engaging game that will provide hours of fun for your child while giving the added benefit of teaching them reasoning and visual perception skills.
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