By Sarah Steimer for University of Chicago via Futurity
If you had to describe Rich Uncle Pennybags — the Monopoly mascot — would you mention his top hat? His mustache? How about his monocle?
The face of the famous board game has, in reality, never worn a monocle. Yet, many people confidently list the accessory when recalling...
As society has stepped decidedly into the digital age, there’s been a lot of debate about how technology is changing higher education. Some people believe there are benefits of technology in education, while others are concerned about tech’s impact on learning and motivation. Technology in higher education can be a major distraction...
One of the least known bipartisan initiatives under the Trump Administration is proving to be one of the best government-private sector-public school partnerships to educate, empower, and create tomorrow’s sophisticated STEM workforce.
DSEC
Formally known as the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics...
Coding can be a fulfilling hobby or a full-blown career, and people of all ages have the opportunity to learn the skills it requires, and to get to grips with the tools needed to master it.
If you are a complete novice, it helps to learn a little about the ins and outs of coding so you can decide how to take the next steps down the...
The 2021 version of Rosie Riveters, named for the iconic World War II poster, allows school girls to build, create and practice critical STEM life skills.
It’s a typical Pre-COVID Saturday morning. We’re starting a Rosie Riveters four-week STEM program and after a quick, interactive lesson on a scientific concept, our new cohort...
The second running of the virtual SciFest All Access was a spectacular success, featuring the laughs, hands-on programs, personalities and diversity of programs that said one thing: ‘This is your future. And it’s going to be both very important and fun.’
Imagine waking up one morning knowing you’re going to play all day, and...
Tracy Fanara remembers the day she knew what she wanted to do with her life. An elementary teacher was talking about the 1978 Love Canal disaster, in which barrels of chemicals from a toxic landfill dislodged and bled into the Niagara Falls, New York water table, and leached into backyards, basements and a schoolyard. The disaster...
John Holden, Oklahoma State University
When it comes to collecting sports cards, people often focus on the cards’ financial worth. And understandably so.
After all, when a small piece of cardboard that originally cost just dollars or even cents is suddenly worth more than a million bucks after the featured player rises to fame,...
Each week we see concerning reports about the STEM skills gap continuing to widen in the United States. The good news is Congress and the Biden Administration have a unique chance to help move things in the right direction.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, there were 1.4 million open tech vacancies in 2020 and only 400,000...
Whitehat Jr. Founder and perennial business innovator Karan Bajaj developed Whitehat’s cutting-edge edtech program as a coding learning tool for children and adolescence.
Bajaj was interviewed recently on Mashable about AI and more. Here’s a summary of that interview, his thoughts on AI, and the future of coding...
The man who found Titanic. That phrase may be why you opened this story, but there is so much more to Dr. Bob Ballard than simply that single fact.
In Bob Ballard: An Explorer’s Life, he tells the tale of his life as a professor, a scientist, and, yes, an explorer. The show premieres Monday, June 14, on National Geographic. A...
By Rick White and Alexander Kirillov
Each week we see concerning reports about the STEM skills gap continuing to widen in the United States. The good news is that Congress and the Biden Administration have a unique chance to help move things in the right direction.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that there would...
Children who are introduced to coding at a young age get an appreciation for how digital technology works and how computers functions. Technology is becoming increasingly more important in all of our lives, but our children will need to adjust to this growing technological landscape to develop essential skills. Let’s look at the 8...
Allison Giddens is president of Win-Tech, an Atlanta-based aerospace company, and a champion for Women in STEM by showcasing her path to success in manufacturing and technology.
Her tenacity and focus on creating a company that helps drive this industry forward is admirable. We recently caught up with her at the company...
Ships, planes, and cars are often given female names. This tradition started long ago. Captains and pilots named their ships and planes out of respect to their mothers or loved ones. Some were given names of goddesses.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) come together to form a field of study that is versatile and applicable to everyday life — as well as industries of all kinds. On a larger scale, governments should be inclusive of STEM experts and perspectives. This will lead to a universally beneficial approach to all sorts of...
In my travels, I often meet professional women that ask how to get involved in professional organizations or which ones to join? Other than the obvious, USA Loves Manufacturing, on the top of my list is STEM for Women. One of the top needs for US based manufacturing and tech companies is more women in STEM.
The battle cry for women is getting louder. Equality, equal pay, self-awareness, and confidence. The message I want to convey in this article is a sign of the times, but it may not be what you expect.
Education Automation Saving Time Classroom to Increase Personal Learning
It’s the toughest job in the world. Because when you’re a teacher, you’re not just showing kids how to read, how to add and subtract, or how to understand photosynthesis or the laws of thermodynamics.
Today at 3:30 EST, Leland Melvin, former astronaut (and Summer 2019 Innovation & Tech Today cover star!) will be livestreaming a special space-focused class in collaboration with Varsity Tutors.
Beyond the direct teaching of students, AI can be implemented into school infrastructure to improve efficiency. Schools could easily benefit from the technology being developed for smart cities.
Leland Melvin, former NASA astronaut and STEM advisor to President Obama, focuses his energies on his greatest passion: prepping today’s students for Mars.
Impossible Science curator Jason Latimer has a deep passion for magic and science like, combining them in his live performances to great effect. In this exclusive snippet from our interview, Latimer explains the trick he believes has the most scientific relevance.
In this exclusive interview, Microsoft Worldwide Education Vice President Anthony Salcito describes this partnership as well as the importance of teaching young people to code.
Achievement badges are bridging the gap between K-12 students, colleges, and businesses to unlock opportunities for kids who may not otherwise see them.
Dr. Darryl Lee Baynes uses edutainment to engage children in STEM education. In this exclusive interview, we talk with Dr. Baynes about the importance of edutainment.
Express Employment Professionals CEO Bill Stoller explains the top job opportunities for 2019 and how people can best prepare themselves for the future.
Case Western Reserve University, the world-renowned center of research and innovation, develops the next generation of talent for Ohio's tech industry.