The Innovation Station engages elementary students to solve real-world problems using STEM solutions.
The policy report, “If Not Now, When? The Urgent Need for an All-One-System Approach to Youth Policy,” encourages a more holistic and comprehensive approach to preparing youth for future careers.
Elementary students used household recyclables and repurposed items at home to design candy pumpkin launchers to apply physics skills and develop collaborative skills with their families.
November 3, 2021
Researchers from Clarkson University surveyed 251 women who earned engineering degrees in the 1970s about the triumphs and challenges experienced in their careers.
A research report that Black teachers share five conditions as being critical towards creating school cultures that affirm their identities and help them thrive in school.
Middle school students engaged in hands-on STEM projects (i.e., woodworking & bicycle repair) as part of a community science workshop.
High school student helped redesign after-school programs in computer science coding for elementary-school students.
A podcast on how to differentiate between standards and curriculum, look at standards as open-ended questions and curriculum as ways for students to practice answering these questions on an age-appropriate level.
September 7, 2018
Teachers working with specialist to incorporate STEM concepts into their lessons
Study shows more girls entering STEM field after participation in robotics competition
Professionals from oil and gas companies lead hands-on activities with middle school students
June 11, 2018
Study shows boys have a declining interest in STEM while girls' interest remain unchanged
April 27, 2018
Play-in-the-mud educational philosophy for preschool
February 9, 2018
Study shows that early learning may effect enrollment in college and higher education
January 23, 2018
Surprising characteristics of successful employees at Google
One million dollars in funding to groups that try to empower teachers to experiment in their instructions
Survey found that adults say pursuing STEM degrees are too hard for young people
December 5, 2017
A study of over 50 elementary schools tracked off-task behavior among students in the classroom
October 5, 2017
Colorado high school pilots program that uses chickens, paintball, and Shakespeare to boost student learning
September 19, 2017
Middle school teacher and STEM Teacher Ambassador shares ideas on how to excite students about STEM
Elementary students participate in San Francisco 49ers Foundation's STEAM Education Program
September 12, 2017
"Computer Science for Innovators and Makers" teaches seventh grade students how to code or program computers
Middle school has new STEM lab equipped with state-of-the-art computers, a 3D printer, several manipulative learning kits and a complete video production studio
Urban Institute internship program increases likelihood of male students of color enrolling in and completing college