By . Leaders and policymakers in five states will develop state mathematics task forces and work to improve college student success through the new initiative, known as the New Mathways Project. More...
16 décembre 2015
16 décembre 2015
4 math learning principles, admissions myths, and more
By . While social media channels are well-used by prospective students, it’s actually legacy platforms like email, and institutional websites, that have the most influence over college decision-making. More...
16 décembre 2015
Have universities been looking at STEM data all wrong?
By . STEM is often lumped into a broad category of learning with specific fields overlooked in general research. But recent STEM data research into behavioral differences within specific subjects reveals that not all STEM classes are created gender equal—and some colleges and universities are better at supporting female engagement than others. More...
14 décembre 2015
Drop in Black Share of Physical Science, Engineering Degrees
A new study has found that in a recent 10-year period while there has been an increase in the number of bachelor's degrees awarded in the physical sciences and engineering, the share of such degrees awarded to black students has fallen, as other groups are seeing larger increases. Read more...
8 décembre 2015
Meet the engineer inspiring young women to enter STEM
By Eleanor Muffitt. Kris Harrison has doubled the number of girls applying for work experience at her company. She tells Eleanor Muffitt how - and why - she's done it. Read more...
28 novembre 2015
Μαθηματικές τροχιές στην κίνηση των πλανητών
We live in an era characterized by the rapid development of technology. Computer science has also invaded the educational process and provides us with many opportunities that we can exploit. On the other hand, an additional challenge faced by STEM teachers is the integration of Inquiry Based Science Learning (IBSL) in teaching. More...
22 novembre 2015
ACT introduces new STEM college readiness benchmark
By Stefanie Botelho. Relatively few STEM-interested students are well prepared to succeed in college STEM courses, according to The Condition of STEM 2015, released today by ACT. More...
19 novembre 2015
Minority institutions receive $13M for STEM education
The U.S. Department of Education is awarding more than $3 million in new awards to 13 colleges and universities that serve large minority populations to strengthen STEM education programs through the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP). More...
18 novembre 2015
Work, research key to attracting STEM students, survey finds
By Sara Custer. STEM students are driven to study overseas by employability, access to better quality education and the promise of adventure, according to a study of mobile students in the world’s top four study destination countries. More...
18 novembre 2015
More immigrants pursuing STEM careers, report says
By . A growing number of immigrants are pursuing careers in science and engineering in the United States, according to a new report by the National Science Foundation.
An estimated 5.2 million, or 18 percent, of the country’s 29 million scientists and engineers were immigrants in 2013 — up from 3.4 million, or about 16 percent, in 2003 — according to the report. More...
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