STEM
The Value of a STEM/Humanities Partnership
STEM/humanities partnerships are a great way to model the importance of valuing the diversity that all disciplines bring to the table.
Creating Global Competence in Response to the 4th Industrial Revolution
By: Dr. M. Jones-Carey. Creating a global mindset is as simple as refocusing project-based learning, makerspaces and STEM in your classroom.
Where the STEM Workforce is Headed and What Society Must Do to Get There
By: J. Aglio et al. Our STEM education needs to keep pace to avoid an increasingly growing shortage of STEM workers. Six tips to help prepare your students.
Rethinking STEM Preparation from Educator to Student
By: K. Lauth et al. To keep pace with economic demands and industry needs, we should rethink STEM and computer science (CS) preparation now.
3Dux|Design: Out-of-the-Box Thinking, Right Out of the Box
3Dux|Design emphasizes process over product, promoting design thinking by creating pathways for innovative learning.
Next-Gen Career Prep at St. Vrain Innovation Center
Tom visits the Innovation Center, part of St. Vrain Valley School District, where the students study how drones can support cybersecurity, robotics assist with biotechnology, and engineering in infused in entrepreneurship.
10 Signs of Progress in Engineering for the Earth, Energy and Environment
Tom reflects on his experience at the Colorado School of Mines which has since transformed into a global leader in education and research in engineering and science to solve the world’s challenges related to the earth, energy and environment.
Space Education Allows Students To Dream Big
We are a few weeks away from the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s historic moon walk. Celebrate the event by engaging your students in projects, lessons, activities and field trips focused on space exploration.
Taking the Guesswork Out of Science
By: Regina Ahmann. Technology is increasing the accuracy of science experiments and putting the power of data, information, and insights into students’ hands.
Why Math and STEM Education is a Social Justice Issue
By: Dr. Gina Cherkowski. Emphasis on mathematics as a driver for high-quality STEM and its translation to life is a continued element of learning design. Join Dr. Cherkowski as she unpacks multiple angles to include social justice, equity, assessment of growth and opportunity.