Low-cost, active teaching techniques—particularly group work and worksheets—substantially improve learning in university science classes, according to a new study involving 3,700 University... Read more
Girls start believing they aren’t good at math, science and even computers at a young age — but providing fun STEM activities at school and home may spark interest and inspire confidence. A... Read more
When Fish Come To School, Kids Get Hooked On Science A program that brings live fish into classrooms to teach the fundamentals of biology not only helps students learn, but improves their at... Read more
Marriage, kids and scientific fields chosen explain gap, study finds One year after they graduate, women with Ph.D.s in science and engineering fields earn 31 percent less than do men, accor... Read more
Women have made enormous contributions to STEM fields for centuries. But you might be hard pressed to know that from our regular histories. A new book gives these women their just credit. My... Read more
Young people who may have thought that scientists were ‘boring’ and ‘nerdy’ changed their minds after having an opportunity to ‘Meet the Scientist’ face-to-face. That’s one of the key findin... Read more
Let me say up front: I’m not a science guy. I have always loved science, but I have always loved the arts — drawing, painting and, yes, writing — more. My deepest foray into science came in... Read more
Even before the first day of class in August, Maura Fritzley had second thoughts about taking Advanced Placement physics. Although she got good grades in a mainstream physics class, Ms. Frit... Read more
American students are bored by math, science and engineering. They buy smartphones and tablets by the millions but don’t pursue the skills necessary to build them. Engineers and physicists a... Read more
What will it take to resolve that paradox? Corner any up-and-coming Kevin Systrom wanna-be and have a heart-to-heart about the challenges of building a successful company and at some point y... Read more
The Poster Says it . . . Created by: Engineering Degree Bookmark this page for “Women in STEM” and check back regularly as these articles update on a very frequent basis. The vie... Read more
Despite studying science, technology, engineering or math, many students avoid STEM careers. Higher salaries, improved status and apprenticeships would change that. The number of U.S. underg... Read more
The distinguished experts attending The Art of Science Learning Workshop in Washington in early April were onto something when they concluded that STEM learning—that is, education in science... Read more
Image via Wikipedia ADDING ART AND DESIGN TO SCIENCE EDUCATIONWOULD PUT A BIT OF HUMANITY BACK INTO THE INNOVATION ENGINE AND LEAD TO THE MOST MEANINGFUL KIND OF PROGRESS A silver lining in... Read more
