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2024 Earth Day and Beyond: Activating Earth Stewardship in New Ways

STEM Next

Read Anita Krishnamurthi’s blog Youth in action: Earth Day blog to learn about programs that support youth voice and empower young people. Working with scientists and leaders in their own communities, youth develop leadership skills as they design and implement conservation, education, and advocacy projects.

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Different Types of Disabilities: Dyslexia

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Knoxville, TN It is common for different disabilities to be misunderstood by society. Not only does this undermine the people with disabilities, but it also spreads misinformation that can hinder the ability of people to become more acquainted with specific disabilities. Dyslexia typically runs in families.

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The Big Blog of Diversity in STEM Books

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Disabled and neurodivergent people experience barriers to success in STEM. Abby Invents Unbreakable Crayons Ada Twist, Scientist Amelia Earheart Black Women in Science Blockhead. The post The Big Blog of Diversity in STEM Books appeared first on How to STEM. Women in Science. Have we missed a great diversity in STEM book?

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What Image Comes to Your Mind When You Think of a “Doctor”?

National Science Foundation

About 90% of STEM teacher graduates from our UTA teacher certification programs, the largest being the undergraduate UTeach Arlington program , are from diverse, economically disadvantaged school districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, where they return to teach. Only 5% of people presume a doctor will be female…”.

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The Crossroads Between Art and STEM: Interview with Brian Roark

STEM Education Works

Hello everyone, When it comes to the STEM subjects, we often think of a scientist in a lab following rigid procedures or an engineer relying on careful calculations and computer software to complete a design. They thought one of my parents drew it for me. Early on he taught me how to sketch and use things like a drafting ruler.

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Program takes teachers inside Army labs for extensive training

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A: RESET provides an experiential learning opportunity for STEM educators interested in conducting research with an Army scientist or engineer mentor. Conducting research in a real lab with professional mentoring, then taking knowledge gained back to the classroom. Is that the dream of many STEM educators? Q: Describe the RESET program.

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Student-Centered Computing: Teaching Computer Science Using Culturally Authentic Practices

National Science Foundation

The committee recommended that CS programs provide students with experiences that are both personally and professionally authentic, and that enable students to draw upon and validate their own backgrounds and home experiences. This, undoubtedly, creates a unique challenge for the future of computer science education in our country.