Posts tagged with "STEM"
Explorer Bob Ballard — the Man Who Found Titanic — Talks Shipwrecks, Sea Creatures, STEM
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...
The Public and Private Sectors Need More STEM Talent – Here’s How They Can Get It
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...
8 Great Reasons Why Coding Benefits Kids
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...
Calling All Women: Q&A with Aerospace President Allison Giddens
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...
Female Tech Leaders: Q&A With Christina Babbitt of Red 6
Red 6 is revolutionizing augmented reality (AR) for military training applications worldwide.
I, ROBOT
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.
Why Do We Need STEM In Government?
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...
5 Ways To Become A Role Model In STEM
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.
Pink Is The New Black In Manufacturing And Tech
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.
The Little Red Schoolhouse Goes Hi-Tech
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.
Astronaut Leland Melvin Will Teach Your Child All About Space via Livestream
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.
5 Ways AI is Changing Education
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.
NFL Quarterback Josh Dobbs Talks STEM Education & Rocket Science
In our conversation, Josh Dobbs detailed his recent NASA trip, the importance of STEM education, and his professional plans beyond the gridiron.
How Video Games Shaped Elon Musk's Love for Science
Elon Musk, the creator of SpaceX and Tesla talks deep space, Mars, cars, and his obsession with video games.
Former NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin on Prepping the Next Generation for Mars
Leland Melvin, former NASA astronaut and STEM advisor to President Obama, focuses his energies on his greatest passion: prepping today’s students for Mars.
National Geographic is Bringing Barbie to Unexplored Territory
Mattel has teamed up with National Geographic to create Barbies that represent STEM-focused professions, from astrophysicist to photojournalist.
Jason Latimer's Most Scientific Magic Trick
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.
5 Video Games That Can Also Teach STEM Skills
They may not be played in schools, but here are some amazing games that have great learning opportunities built right in.
Microsoft Worldwide Education VP Anthony Salcito Talks Coding and WE Day
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.
Analyzing the Impact of Digital Badge Credentialing on Student Opportunity
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 on the Importance of Edutainment
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.
How YouthQuest Brings STEM Education to At-Risk Youth
The YouthQuest Foundation uses STEM programs to educate America's at-risk youth, teaching them life skills and guiding them toward future careers.
Kelvin Beachum's STEM Camp Brings Education and Football Together
New York Jets offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum reveals his thoughts on STEM and how his football community camp brings education and sports together.
STEM Edutainment: Illusionist Jason Latimer Reveals His Secrets
Illusionist and STEM enthusiast Jason Latimer discusses how important it is to seek answers in the information age.
Pi Day Infographic: The Beautiful Collisions of Art and Math
Pi Day is upon us! And there's no better way to celebrate math than by celebrating art. See how the two coincide in this infographic.
Express Employment Professionals CEO Lists Top Jobs for 2019
Express Employment Professionals CEO Bill Stoller explains the top job opportunities for 2019 and how people can best prepare themselves for the future.
How STEM is Fueling Licking County’s Strong Growth into the Future
Explore the impact of Ohio’s Licking County empowering STEM and setting the table for generations of growth, innovation, and opportunities
A Virtual Roundtable with Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University, the world-renowned center of research and innovation, develops the next generation of talent for Ohio's tech industry.
Where Careers & Academics Merge: The Alliance Academy for Innovation
Learn about how the Alliance Academy for Innovation started, how it's changing the learning process, and how it's transforming internships.
How BeSTEM! Camps Spread the Joy of STEM Education
Learn all about BeSTEM, an organization dedicated to improving STEM education and engagement, in our latest interview.
Justin Shaifer On Starting His “Magic Cool Bus”
Keynote Speaker, Science Communicator, and Fascinate, Inc. Executive Director Justin Shaifer has a major mission: showing underrepresented communities that STEM can not only lead to a great career, but also provide fun, exciting experiences. He is doing this with the Magic Cool Bus, a crowdfunded project that looks to inspire and engage...
What Not To Miss At The USA Science & Engineering Festival 2018
The largest science and engineering festival in the world is here once again! The USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF) is back for their fifth Festival Expo, presented by Lockheed Martin, and it looks to be the best event yet. Taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., 2018’s USASEF event...
Physicist Michio Kaku on STEM Education
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 one of the faces of popular science, Kaku is uniquely positioned to supply advice on how to engage young minds. Part of that interview is recorded...What Leonardo da Vinci Can Tell Us About STEM vs STEAM
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 Vinci is a great lens through which to view a popular debate -- is STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) or STEAM (those emphases with the inclusion of...Meet Falon Fatemi, The Woman Changing the Image of a Silicon Valley CEO
Name a movie about a businesswoman. Rest assured, even if you can’t do it off-the-cuff, they do exist. On Forbes’ website, there’s even a list, odd-numbered and short as it is. Chocolat, for instance, receives top billing here among other rom-coms like 1987’s Baby Boom and 2007’s Waitress – titles that don’t exactly...
Does Edutainment Work?
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 blurred. Edutainment, as you may have guessed, is the blending of education and entertainment, notably in the form of television programs and video...The Social Impact Exchange: Lumity
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 to providing teens and young adults in underserved communities with transformational experiences, preparing them...