Submitted by Steven Wyman. Lawmakers in Columbus and Washington, D.C. have several items on their agenda as they head back to work this month and some could be problems in higher education. More...
8 janvier 2017
7 janvier 2017
STEM TO STEAM: MORE THAN JUST A GOOD IDEA
Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Why Should Schools Transition from STEM to STEAM? The answer is a ‘no brainer.’ Sure, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are basic academic subjects and are important aspects of many careers, but they are subjects that favor the left, or analytical, side of the brain. It is the brain’s right side that adds the ‘A,’ or Arts. to STEAM. More...6 janvier 2017
NSF Urges STEM Students to Make a Difference
By Alyssa Walker. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship program wants STEM students to make a positive impact on science in the world today. The NSF’s vision? To maintain advancement in science and technology in the US. More...29 décembre 2016
The Simon MS in Finance program receives STEM designation
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. The Simon Business School Master of Science in Finance degree program has received special status effective the 2017-2018 academic year. The MS in Finance is now designated as a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program, under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. More...
29 décembre 2016
20% maths decree sets a dangerous precedent for schooling in South Africa
By . The department of basic education in South Africa has reacted to pupils’ exceedingly low attainment rates in maths education in a controversial fashion. It has issued an urgent circular to its heads of departments, principals, managers, directors and exam and curriculum heads outlining a “special condonation dispensation”. More...
18 décembre 2016
Universities reveal how technology is closing the STEM-Humanities gap
By Meris Stansbury. If my English Liberal Arts degree was mocked 10 years ago, you can imagine what students majoring in French Literature must be going through today. In fact, according to the New York Times, even state governors are denying funding for some humanities students. More...
18 décembre 2016
New trend emerges for women in college and university STEM
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Women are sorely lacking in the IT industry, and universities are taking notice and taking action with an influx of trending partnership-based programs designed to help get women in STEM–and help them stay there. More...
18 décembre 2016
Australian schools continue to fall behind other countries in maths and science
By . Australian performances in mathematics and science have stagnated over the past 20 years, according to latest findings from the 2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) report released today. More...
18 décembre 2016
Australia is very average when it comes to maths and science performance – here’s what needs to change
By . As a school student, I awaited the arrival of the end-of-year report with a bracing mix of hope and fear.
Now, as Australia’s Chief Scientist, I’m worried once again about school reports. More...
18 décembre 2016
For Australia to improve in maths, policymakers need to make a plan and stick to it
By . Australia is struggling to improve its performance in maths due to a lack of continuity in policymaking. More...
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