Science education

BASF hosts next generation of STEM leaders at Science Academy

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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They then developed and delivered a marketing strategy to BASF executives and FDU academic leaders.

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  • They then developed and delivered a marketing strategy to BASF executives and FDU academic leaders.
  • By the end of Science Academy, the 20 high school seniors transformed ideas into practical products.
  • Students graduated from this program with three transferable college science credits, encouraging their pursuit in a STEM field.
  • In addition, through this partnership, FDU offers each Science Academy alumni a $5,000 scholarship if they elect to attend FDU.

Mass STEM Hub Launches STEM Week Challenge

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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The STEM Week Challenge, brought to you by PLTW and Mass STEM Hub, takes place Oct. 21 through Oct. 25 during Mass STEM Week, a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities.

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  • The STEM Week Challenge, brought to you by PLTW and Mass STEM Hub, takes place Oct. 21 through Oct. 25 during Mass STEM Week, a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities.
  • This zero-waste STEM Week Challenge will give students a sense of accomplishment in doing just that, and we are thankful for Mass STEM Hub and Project Lead The Way for providing this opportunity during STEM Week," Governor Charlie Baker said.
  • The STEM Week Challenge offered by Project Lead The Way and Mass STEM Hub is an exciting opportunity for teachers to give their students insight and experience into what it could be like to be a STEM professional," Lt.
  • "I'm excited to see my students participate in the STEM Week Challenge," said Keith Michon, teacher at Kuss Middle School in Fall River, Mass.

Bayer Awards $500,000 Grant To The St. Louis Magic House For New STEM Interactive Children's Exhibit

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer has awarded The Magic House St. Louis Children's Museum a $500,000 grant to create the Bayer STEM Pathway, a hands-on, interactive exhibit that will be designed to spark a life-long interest in STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, in the young people who visit the not-for-profit museum.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer has awarded The Magic House St. Louis Children's Museum a $500,000 grant to create the Bayer STEM Pathway, a hands-on, interactive exhibit that will be designed to spark a life-long interest in STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, in the young people who visit the not-for-profit museum.
  • "We believe the Bayer STEM Pathway will inspire children to see that a wide range of interests and activities can translate into present and future STEM-focused careers," said Beth Fitzgerald, President of The Magic House.
  • We look forward to offering an innovative learning environment that nurtures the next generation of STEM experts."
  • The Bayer STEM Pathway will connect to The Magic House's recently opened STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Center.

North Carolina Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut on Space Station

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Students in North Carolina will talk live this week with a NASA astronaut currently living and working aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Students in North Carolina will talk live this week with a NASA astronaut currently living and working aboard the International Space Station .
  • The Earth-to-space call will air live at 10:10 a.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 30, on NASA television and the agency's website .
  • NASA astronaut Christina Koch will answer questions from students at her alma maters North Carolina State University and North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

SAE Foundation Recognizes Ford Motor Company's Alison Bazil for Advancing STEM Education and Career Opportunities for Women and Girls

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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"We are grateful to have role models like Alison representing our foundation through initiatives that advance STEM education and engineering career opportunism for women and girls."

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  • "We are grateful to have role models like Alison representing our foundation through initiatives that advance STEM education and engineering career opportunism for women and girls."
  • For more than three decades, Bazil has worked to ensure that young girls are exposed to the field of engineering and that they see experienced practicing engineers who are women.
  • Bazil currently works for Ford Motor Company and serves as a Trustee for the SAE Foundation.
  • Bazil is a lead advisor for Ford's STEM Initiative and works with Ford's STEM manager to establish strategy and oversee funding decisions to reinforce the STEM pipeline.

Doe Run Supports STEM Education in Southeast Missouri

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Saturday, August 24, 2019
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The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) continues to support essential STEM curriculum throughout southeast Missouri schools to prepare current students for the future.

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  • The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) continues to support essential STEM curriculum throughout southeast Missouri schools to prepare current students for the future.
  • This summer, Doe Run has pledged more than $15,000 to local schools that have implemented STEM programs within elementary and middle schools.
  • High quality education programs will help keep southeast Missouri a desirable place to live, work and raise a family."
  • At North Wood R-VI in Salem, Doe Run also helped fund STEM kits to be used in the middle school program.

Online Tutoring Market 2019–2023 Analysis and Forecast of K-12 | Growing Importance of Stem Education to Drive Market Growth | Technavio

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Friday, August 23, 2019
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190822005348/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190822005348/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled global K-12 online tutoring market 2019-2023.
  • The increasing job opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are leading to an increase in demand for STEM education.
  • Hence, the growing emphasis on test preparation globally will drive enrollments in online K-12 tutoring programs during the forecast period.
  • The report includes detailed profiles of the leading companies & prominent vendors of the market:
    China Distance Education Holdings Ltd.

New Study Reveals Majority of Students Have Misconceptions About Careers in Agriculture

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Monday, August 19, 2019
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The 2019 survey confirmed that low awareness of career options in agriculture is a primary factor leading to the limited pool of skilled applicants.

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  • The 2019 survey confirmed that low awareness of career options in agriculture is a primary factor leading to the limited pool of skilled applicants.
  • One explanation for this disconnect could be a lack of awareness of the diverse opportunities available within the agriculture industry.
  • The agriculture industry isnt alone in recognizing the value in driving awareness and enthusiasm in agricultural careers among students.
  • Through initiatives like Science Matters, more students like me will be exposed to STEM education, passion areas and career choices.

Emerson Global STEM Survey Shows Growing Interest in STEM Careers But Lack of Encouragement, Especially for Women

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Monday, August 19, 2019
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The disparity is even more pronounced among women: 2 out of 3 U.S. women say they were not encouraged to pursue a career in STEM.

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  • The disparity is even more pronounced among women: 2 out of 3 U.S. women say they were not encouraged to pursue a career in STEM.
  • For example, the National Association of Manufacturers found that more than 70% of manufacturers are concerned about finding workers with appropriate skills.
  • Empowering more qualified workers of both genders to explore a STEM career could have a significant impact on the workforce gap.
  • Creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to pursue STEM can help address this perception and contribute to growing the global STEM workforce.

nVent Foundation Grants $125,000 in Support of Youth STEM Education

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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The newly established nVent Foundation today announced its first grants to nonprofit organizations, with a focus on youth education programs.

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  • The newly established nVent Foundation today announced its first grants to nonprofit organizations, with a focus on youth education programs.
  • STEM education is a natural focus area for nVent, and we look forward to learning more about the positive impact these programs have in our communities, said Beth Wozniak, nVent CEO and nVent Foundation president.
  • The nVent in Action program supports nonprofit and education organizations where nVent employees volunteer or donate money.
  • Through charitable grants, the Foundation is committed to increasing diversity in STEM fields by investing in youth education programs serving students from underrepresented and underprivileged groups in our communities.