STEM

May

"We need to encourage and support girls and women achieve their full potential as scientific researchers and innovators." — UN Secretary-General, António Guterres Women are vastly underrepresented in STEM careers around the world. According to a United Nations study conducted in 14 countries, only 18% percent of science degrees earned are by women, compared with [...]

Posted in: STEM,

Tags: women in STEM,

Sep

Build Your Resume at Global Innovation Field Trip

Build your resume and share your work with the world in the Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT)! WHAT IS GIFT? https://innovationworld.org/gift-home/ Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT) is a 24-hour live online event where students in grades K to 12 give 10 minute presentations about anything they have done involving innovation, invention, and creativity. GIFT’s are held […]

Posted in: Careers and CTE, STEM, teaching and learning,

Sep

Classroom Makerspace In-A-Box, literally!

The Makerspace movement has been gaining much traction over the past few years, popping up within schools, libraries, and other programs throughout the country. After hearing the term in many places, I knew it had something to do with inventing and creating things, but I couldn't quite figure out what exactly a makerspace was. So [...]

Posted in: STEM, STEM education,

Tags: makerspace,

Jul

GEAR UP Students Discover STEM Careers

It's NCCEP Conference time, and I can't wait to meet you! To celebrate, I put together three exclusive offers to help your students discover STEM and explore related careers: WIN A FREE YEAR! With the Career In STEM Explorer Your GEAR UP Students Grades 6-10 Will Discover an Interesting STEM Career in 9 Seconds – GUARANTEED! Not only do I guarantee [...]

Posted in: career guidance, grants and opportunities, STEM, summer STEM,

Jul

How to choose the best online STEM camp

Whether your traditional summer camp program was cancelled this year or you are looking for a fun online option, registration is now open for most STEM summer camps! As more and more providers turn to online options, it is important to know what to look for in choosing an online STEM summer camp. Here are [...]

Posted in: STEM, STEM education, summer STEM,

May

65 STEM Themed Personal Passion Project Ideas

A Personal Passion Project (PPP) can be anything – create a video game, organize an event, invent something using engineering, it’s your call! The goal of the PPP is to take an intense, deep dive on something you are interested in to build your talents and change the world. If you love science, technology, engineering, […]

Posted in: career guidance, STEM, STEM education,

Apr

10 Work-from-Home STEM Jobs for Teens

As you have likely heard, college admissions are increasingly competitive, and the hiring process in top companies seems to become more cut-throat by the day. So how can you stand out in the crowd and gain an advantage? Start building your resume (and your career!) NOW. It’s never too soon to build your career! For […]

Posted in: career guidance, professional development, STEM, STEM education,

Mar

Manufacturing Isn’t Just for Guys: 3 Women Who Are Changing the Face of Manufacturing

Guest Post by Alexander Cohen, EVERFI When it comes to manufacturing, there’s a disconnect: women comprise nearly half of today’s working population but less than a third of the manufacturing workforce. To power the future of modern manufacturing, we need all hands on deck. And that means motivating girls to take an early interest in […]

Posted in: career guidance, STEM,

Jan

STEM Career Exploration Activities for Distance Learning

As we approach the year mark of the coronavirus onset, millions of students around the world are still home from school - but the show must go on! Despite the challenges, distance learning provides the luxury of TIME for students to explore and act on their interests like never before. Below is a list of [...]

Posted in: STEM, STEM education,

Tags: distance learning, online STEM activities,