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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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They transcend these physical limitations, offering a world of information at your fingertips, accessible anytime from anywhere with an internet connection. They provide equal access to information, tearing down geographical and economic barriers that stood in the way of people worldwide.

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What My Girls Camp Reveals About the Promise of Women in STEM and the Dangers of Online Hate

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This conversation was one of many that reminded our learners about the dangers that exist in physical and online spaces. Better yet, how are we promoting physical and online spaces that consider the complex and marginalized social identities our students hold? i in the Teacher of the Year program.

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Breaking Barriers to a Foundational Early Childhood Education

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It shapes their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development while setting them on a path to success in both their academic journey and overall life experiences. Every child deserves equal opportunities regardless of where they come from.” Every child deserves equal opportunities regardless of where they come from.

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MIT ESP’s Spring HSSP (Mar. 2 – Apr. 6): Registration ends Feb. 20

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Online registrations are open now, and all applications completed by February 20 will be considered equally in the course-assignment lottery (registrations after that will be taken first-come/first-served as space is available).

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Mapping the Future: STEM Education and Training Strategy

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From a policy perspective, investing in STEM education is essential for national economic growth and competitiveness. By addressing the issue of resource accessibility head-on, we can ensure that all students have equal opportunities to succeed in STEM fields regardless of their socioeconomic background or geographical location.

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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering

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COMPOSITE – a material made from two materials with different physical and chemical properties. A material’s chemical properties are equally important. Expertise in physics and chemistry is needed to explore material properties, while engineering skills are needed to manufacture and test materials. STRUCTURE AND SCALE.

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10 Resources to Help You Empower Girls in STEM

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Through inclusion, diversity, empowerment and equality, ChickTech is working to encourage early STEM inspiration. They decided they would best impact this demographic by reaching out to young local girls from poor social and economic backgrounds who otherwise would have no chance of post-secondary education. Physics Girl.

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