STEM education
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
6 Things You Can Do with a Computer Science Degree
It’s become sort of a mantra in this day and age: if you don’t know what to major in, go into computer science. Don’t get me wrong – it’s great advice! Our world relies so much on technology that we need techies to keep things running. But in a few years when you’re a fresh-faced […]
Cool Coding & Computer Science Resources for Teens
Cool Coding & Computer Science Resources for Teens Coding is the language of the 21st century. Even if you never go on to a career in IT, electrical engineering, or computer programming, everyone needs to know the basics. And don't just take my word for it! Hear what these famous people have to say about [...]
Why is computer science important?
"In our digital age you can either program or be programmed." - Rushkoff, 2010 Computer science careers are booming, and more students than ever are learning to code. But why is computer science so important? Check out this infographic for six reasons why computer science is important: Why is computer science important to YOU? Featured [...]
Computer Science Activities for Middle School
Computer science careers are in high demand, offering lucrative opportunities across the education spectrum. From high school diploma to PhD, there’s something for everyone! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations”. [...]