By Colleen Flaherty. AAU wanted to improve science education beyond an instructor-by-instructor basis. Five years on, a major initiative piloted on eight campuses seems to be working. More...
A controversial call for decolonisation of maths
Universities recommit to STEM mandates
Nonprofit Encourages African American Girls and Women to Stay Afloat in STEM
Techno-News Blog. A new nonprofit science education organization based in Baltimore, MD wants more African American girls and young women to explore marine-related research and pursue careers in aquatic-based STEM fields. More...
A tale of two states’ computer science programs
Techno-News Blog. Computer science is becoming more essential to future jobs; but are students developing the skills they need? As computer science education grows across the nation, many states are making it a core subject and are counting it toward math and science requirements. More...
Khan Academy as Supplemental Instruction: A Controlled Study of a Computer-Based Mathematics Intervention
Khan Academy is a large and popular open educational resource (OER) with little empirical study into its impact on student achievement in mathematics when used in schools. In this study, we examined the use of Khan Academy as a mathematics intervention among seventh grade students over a 4-week period versus a control group. More...
STEM vs humanities – Calls for a more balanced approach
STEM Students May Miss Key Concepts, According to a New Study
A new study published in the Journal of Chemical Education suggests that regardless of intelligence or preparation, many university students struggle with introductory science courses. More...
Australia Puts $3.9 Million Towards Women In STEM
In its push to overcome cultural and institutional factors that impede women in STEM, the Australian government recently granted 24 organizations $3.9 million towards projects that encourage girls and women to pursue STEM studies. More...