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03
Mar
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities
3 Fun, Free St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities! These three STEM activities are quick and easy to put together, are free, and will help you celebrate the holiday - STEM style! 1. Screen-Free Coding Activity Requiring just a box of Lucky Charms cereal, this activity comes with a printable sheet that helps teach young’uns about [...]
01
Mar
The Role of Research in a Master’s in ECE Program
Electrical and computer engineering are rapidly evolving fields with an ever-expanding scope of applications. As such, it is essential for students pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) to stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements, emerging trends, and novel approaches to solving complex problems. One of the most effective ways to [...]
27
Feb
Debunking the Top 5 STEM Career Myths
Have you heard any of the latest myths about college degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)? Misinformation abounds about the hottest academic and career fields. Fortunately, it's relatively easy to debunk the most common ones with raw facts. But it's essential to set the record straight as millions of young adults and mid-career [...]
24
Feb
What is AR?
What Is AR? AR, an abbreviation for augmented reality, is a technology which adds imaginary elements into the real world for you to interact with. Augmented reality is sweeping across all industries including education, manufacturing, retail, sports, medical fields - it’s the future. To give you a sense of how AR can transform your surroundings [...]
13
Feb
Best STEM Competitions
The beauty of learning STEM is that education continues even beyond the classroom. It is in this area especially, where students can engage with topics hands-on and learn about real-life applications for their work. Combine that with team collaboration, competitiveness, confidence, risk-taking, and exciting prizes and you’re entering the wonderfully exciting world of STEM competitions! [...]
30
Jan
Dual Enrollment for Future STEM Majors
If there’s one thing we STEM learners have in common, it’s that we enjoy endless opportunities; there’s always something new to learn and delve into. With STEM, it’s never too early to begin learning and practicing. The earlier you start, the more ground you cover, and the more you can build your resume! This concept [...]
17
Jan
5 Offbeat STEM Careers for the Curious and Adventurous Ones
STEM students often find themselves pigeonholed into traditional career paths such as software development, data analysis, or research and development. The world of STEM is vast and varied, with many offbeat career options that may not immediately come to mind. From music machine learning engineers to storm trackers, these careers may not be as well-known, [...]
29
Dec
New Years Goal Setting for Teens
Want to make a New Year’s resolution that really matters this year? Rather than weight loss, eating better, or getting more sleep, try this one - make your New Year’s resolution to be a better person. It’s no secret that the world is a bit crazy these days. If we all resolved to become a [...]
23
Dec
3 STEM Activities to Try During Your Winter Break
Put your winter break to good use! While home for the holidays, take some time to explore your interests in STEM, try new things, and continue on the path to your future STEM career! Here are three fun STEM activities to try: Play STEM Games Take a step a way from WOW and Minecraft for [...]