Career in STEM

MARCH 27, 2024

In this third blog post in our series (also check out Top Science Internships and Top Technology Internships ), we will take a look at the top engineering internships in the USA. citizens majoring in any majors related to business, science or engineering. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all STEM students!

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! These global games provide an opportunity to explore essential STEM concepts through practical activities, while also encouraging teamwork, and a broader understanding of the world.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 4, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! Here’s how educators and parents can harness the excitement of the Summer Olympics to inspire K-2 students in STEM. 5 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Kids 1.

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PCS Edventures

MAY 1, 2023

How can educators build a summer camp that stands out, engages learners and prepares them for the future? PCS Edventures’ programs seamlessly integrate into your camp’s schedule and are easily implemented by camp leaders of all experience levels. Campers love participating in this multi-subject, collaborative experience.

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STEM Next

APRIL 7, 2023

With less structure and more time for play, summer is an ideal time to encourage children’s interests, confidence, and creativity. Here are six ideas afterschool and summer programs can consider to bring joy to summer for all families with new possibilities through STEM. Weave family engagement throughout summer programs.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 6, 2024

As the excitement of the Summer Olympics captivates audiences worldwide, it presents a golden opportunity to inspire our younger generation not just in sports but in the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). 10 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Kids 1.

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STEM Next

MARCH 22, 2023

The President’s FY24 Budget Recommendations Are Out: What Out-Of-School STEM Leaders Should Know Photo courtesy of Pixabay On Thursday, March 9th, the President released his budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2024. This blog outlines some of the things we think are important to note, especially for STEM in afterschool and summer.

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PCS Edventures

MAY 15, 2023

Create memorable experiences for kids this summer with fun-filled, exhilarating activities. After all, summer is supposed to be fun, right? This challenge has a simple solution — integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) into your summer program! Let’s dive in.

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STEM Next

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Toys and games in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are marketed to boys. Yet when given the chance, girls enjoy and benefit from playing with STEM toys and games. Here are 10 ideas that support girls’ creativity and confidence in STEM and expand their options. Photo credit: Girls Garage 2.

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This month on the blog, we are thrilled to welcome one of the STEM Next Opportunity Fellows as a guest author. Dr. Holly Miller serves as the Afterschool and Summer Learning Fellow at the Institute of Education Sciences at the US Department of Education. Thank you for your service, Holly.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Years ago when I discussed strategy with a Disney Cruise leader, they told me that people tend to remember how an experience starts and how it ends. Blog: [link] Twitter: @stantonalana. Alana Stanton - Bio As submitted.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Recently, I took a course from Advancement Courses called Teaching Computer Science in 6-12. Recently, I took a course from Advancement Courses called Teaching Computer Science in 6-12. Can my PD let me design some lesson plans? Look at Courses.

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Get Caught Engineering

MAY 5, 2022

Starting a marine science or STEM unit? Looking for a STEM theme for the beginning of summer? A STEM and Sea unit provides all that you need to capture the attention of your students! STEM and Sea provides a perfect learning unit at any time of year. Dive Into STEM Marine Centers. Dive into STEM.

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STEM Next

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Counting down 2022 with our favorite Federal STEM policy actions. As we close out 2022, STEM Next reflects on some of the big policy opportunities that the year brought for out-of-school time (OST) STEM learning. 8) Space Council Meeting and the potential formation of a STEM Office at the Department of Education.

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Carly and Adam

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This post will share four great science-focused picture books. When we use read alouds in the STEM classroom, we can reinforce concepts in science through literature. When we use read alouds in the STEM classroom, we can reinforce concepts in science through literature. How does the light reach our eyes?

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STEM Sport

MARCH 28, 2023

What is STEM? STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. Benefits of Outdoor Learning Having your children or students participate in outdoor STEM activities is beneficial for their educational success and mental health.

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STEM Next

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Guest blog from Suzanne Eisenberg, a freshman at New Mexico Tech, majoring in astrophysics, and recipient of NMOST’s Advancing Young Women Scholarship. When I was younger, I never thought I was going to be “good” at science. I didn’t even consider that I could one day have a career in STEM.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As the leaves begin to change and cooler temperatures arrive, it is the perfect opportunity for educators and parents to incorporate autumn-themed STEM activities into their curriculum and at-home learning. The Beauty of Seasonal STEM Learning Seasonal STEM learning integrates the changing dynamics of nature with foundational STEM principles.

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STEM Next

AUGUST 10, 2023

I (Linda) enrolled my son in a summer program hosted by our community park’s department in a forest setting. I am trying to recreate these experiences for my grandchildren so that they can enter the world of nature and wonder which their dad was immersed in 30+ years ago. This blog is about STEM with preschoolers.

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STEM Next

AUGUST 20, 2022

Five Big Ideas to Spark Family Engagement in STEM. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) can spark a curiosity in children that can inspire a lasting love of learning. Research demonstrates that afterschool and summer programs are highly effective spaces for STEM learning.

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Engineer Jane Chen co-created the Embrace portable, infant warmer that has saved hundreds of thousands of premature babies. Engineer Joshua Miele designs technologies that include tactile maps to better assist the mobility of disabled persons. We love engineering because of examples like these. Share the love.

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Northeastern University

APRIL 4, 2023

Northeastern’s Center for STEM Education Giving Day! This is an amazing opportunity to support the Center for STEM Education. Every donation helps us grow the next generation of STEM thinkers by allowing us to provide fun and exciting STEM education to the nearby community. Learn more about these programs below!

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STEM Education Works

APRIL 18, 2023

Are you looking to finance your STEM studio or makerspace? In this blog post, we’ll share tips and strategies for finding grants. STEM Grants: These grants are designed to support the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects. There are three levels – major, mid-level, and mini-grants.

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STEM Education Works

JUNE 8, 2022

There was no Chemistry… We’ve got more STEM resources than dad jokes this Father’s Day. Our Latest Blog Posts. Summer Sphero Care. 5 Fun Science Facts About Star Wars. Father’s Day STEM Gifts You’ll Love. One of these many circuit board neckties is a nice, subtle way a dad can get dressed up and represent STEM.

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STEM Next

MAY 16, 2023

To do this, you can set up meetings with your local representative to educate them about your impact and the importance of out-of-school time STEM. Share the experiences of the young people, families and other community members impacted by your programs.

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STEM Education Works

JULY 12, 2022

Hello everyone, With the summer months upon us, you’ve probably noticed a lot of construction going on in your own city or nearby highway. As you might have guessed, the foundation of any construction project is lots and lots of STEM! From your point of view, in what ways are the STEM subjects important to the construction industry?

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STEM Next

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities: Five Ideas to Take into 2023. We celebrate the incredible effort that made Computer Science Education Week 2022 a resounding success. Girls Who Code launched Girls Who Code Girls , a gaming experience in which girls code characters that are true to their experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 31, 2020

Think back to your experiences. Lets kids experience different worlds with differing cultures. 5, 2020, World Read Aloud Day celebrates the pure joy of oral reading with kids of all ages. You probably sat with an adult, in their lap or curled up in bed. World Read Aloud Day is an opportunity to get back to it. background.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) games and toys are an effective way to get kids engaged in STEM in the classroom, after school, during breaks, and on the weekends. There are a variety of different STEM games and STEM toys for children based on their age, interests, and current skill level.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In this blog, we will share research-to-practice insight into developing engineering experiences for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and strategies to engage them in engineering that build on their assets and evaluate their engagement. However, at the same time, research shows that adults (i.e., 2020; Ehsan et al.,

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Top 10 Sciencekits

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I've compiled a shortlist of my favorite STEM tools that are easy-to integrate into any classroom setting. If you want to know more about STEM education, check out these resources. Mel Science Mel Science Kits are fun science experiments that teach children about the world around them through hands-on activities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Think back to your experiences. Lets kids experience different worlds with differing cultures. 5, 2020, World Read Aloud Day celebrates the pure joy of oral reading with kids of all ages. You probably sat with an adult, in their lap or curled up in bed. World Read Aloud Day is an opportunity to get back to it. background.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Think back to your experiences. Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research ) Lets kids experience different worlds with differing cultures. 1st, World Read Aloud Day celebrates the pure joy of oral reading with kids of all ages. You probably sat with an adult, in their lap or curled up in bed.

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STEM Next

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Tapping into family engagement strategies can be the “secret sauce” to supporting a child’s engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). These opportunities help build confidence and creativity and may inspire a lifelong passion for STEM. Photo credit: Digital Youth Divas 1.

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STEM Sport

MARCH 14, 2023

The Importance of Women in the STEM Workforce It is essential the United States and the world have a diverse STEM workforce. There has been an increased effort in diversifying the STEM workforce in recent years – but there is still a long way to go. Women make up over 50 percent of the overall workforce in the United States.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics. One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. Before I dig into Dash, let me tell you about his creator, Wonder Workshop.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects are essential to a child’s education. These subjects help students prepare for the workforce, where STEM professions are growing faster than any other field. Oftentimes, classroom lesson plans only include math and science. Egg Drop Experiment.

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