Charlotte, NC — For National STEM Day 2024, Discovery Education and partners are offering free resources to engage students in STEM education. National STEM Day is celebrated on November 8th each year to emphasize the importance of teaching science, technology, engineering, and math to K-12 students. Free resources include virtual field trips, such as the … Read more
Key points: The global workforce is undergoing a transformation with the advent of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 5.0. Unlike previous revolutions that focused solely on technological advancements, Industry 5.0 emphasizes collaboration between humans and machines. While AI, robotics, and drones continue to push boundaries, this era also recognizes the importance of … Read more
The STEM Careers Coalition, based in Charlotte, NC, has exceeded its goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025, ahead of schedule. Since its inception in 2019, the Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, with 2.97 million in the 2023-2024 school year alone, with 65% from Title I schools. Student STEM … Read more
In the 1990s, the National Science Foundation coined the term SMET to refer to science, math, engineering, and technology. However, it was later rearranged to form the STEM acronym by Judith Ramaley in 2001. STEM has since evolved into various programs worldwide, such as MINT in Germany and SHAPE in England. The rapid pace of … Read more
Key points: Efforts to increase girls’ interest and participation in STEM are working, but obstacles still exist, leading to drops in confidence. Unveiled at the STEM Innovation Forum, The Girls’ Index: Girls & STEM Impact Report, a study from ROX involving 17,502 girls in grades 5-12 in the US, sheds light on evolving perceptions, interests, … Read more