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Readers Respond: Does Fixing the Leaky STEM Pipeline Require Calculus To Adapt?

ED Surge

A number of instructors say it’s partly reconsidering how calculus, a crucial step toward STEM careers and often a “weed out” course in higher ed, is taught. Noticing this, EdSurge traveled to Harvard this summer to observe one attempt at a more subtle revolution, meant to bring calculus instruction into the 21st century. Great huh.”

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Edit and Share Videos Like a Rock Star

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Free Video Lectures — academic lectures on lots of topics including biology, biotechnology, and calculus. Reactions — short videos on chemistry topics done with a sense of humor. School Tube — a collaborative effort where teachers and students share videos that address varied topics.

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Study.com Makes the College Dream a Reality for Lots of Students

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Study.com (formerly called Education-Portal) is a distance learning portal that provides over 70,000 lessons in fifteen subjects (including algebra, calculus, physics, chemistry, macro- and microeconomics, and more) aligned with popular textbooks. Push out Study.com videos to specific students as intervention or enrichment.

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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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Dr Chi Hwan Lee, associate professor of biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering at Purdue University, is developing smart contact lenses that can do just that. Geddes Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. DR CHI HWAN LEE Leslie A.

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9 Good Collections of Videos for Education

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Most are about five minutes (some longer, some shorter) and cover topics like chemistry, physics, calculus, geometry, biology, Algebra, trigonometry, grammar, ACT prep, and SAT prep. History Education includes collections on historical topics, study guides, the Citizenship Quiz, and Take a Vet to School Day ideas. School Tube.

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How Can We Prepare STEM Teachers to Work and Thrive in Rural Schools?

National Science Foundation

Rural schools can be amazing places for STEM teachers to work. Rural schools may be a new teacher’s first choice because of a location near family or friends, or because they are seeking outdoor recreational opportunities—skiing, fishing, boating, or natural beauty—that can be found in rural places. About one-half of all U.S.

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Deducing how Antarctica will respond to climate change

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I used to hate group projects at school, but, as a research scientist, I have realised the importance of working together.” The professor was an amazing educator, and the subject matter was fascinating. I then secured a professor position in Germany, which is where I am now. Collaboration is one of the best things about science!”

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