Tag Archives: STEM

Not your typical science fair

By Debra Shapiro | Published: October 17, 2011
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The Inventions Convention at Crosby Middle School is the climax of a three-month unit that takes sixth graders through the process of creating an invention while showing them the real-world aspects of science, math, reading, and writing.

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Treating the economy with STEM students

By Christine Royce | Published: October 3, 2011
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Treating the economy with STEM students By Shiv Gaglani I began doing medical research as a freshman. Not in college; in high school. I had the good fortune of being able to find a professional scientist who was willing to take a chance by giving a 14-year old the opportunity to excel and innovate. The [...]

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Are your high school students WORTHY?

By Debra Shapiro | Published: September 19, 2011
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Know a freshman or sophomore majoring in physics, engineering, computer science, or math who has a solid 3.0 GPA? Northrop Grumman’s WORTHY program has much to offer him or her.

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STEM classroom activities

By Claire Reinburg | Published: September 15, 2011
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The July 2011 release of the Framework for K-12 Science Education, from the National Academies, places new emphasis on the topic of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the discussion of K–12 education priorities. The Framework recommends building science education in grades K–12 around three major dimensions: scientific and engineering practices; cross-cutting concepts that [...]

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What are STEM activities in your school, district or state?

By Christine Royce | Published: April 20, 2011
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In this month’s Leaders Letter, some of the questions posted connect to STEM related activities in your area.  To start the topic off, I’d like to highlight some upcoming possible STEM initiatives that people can attend and hope that others will also include their own areas local events to help highlight STEM activities. Being from [...]

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Getting to the root of STEM

By Francis Eberle | Published: January 11, 2011
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For the last few years I have been conducting my own investigation into the increased interest and expansion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in rhetoric, legislation, institutional structures, programs, and materials. What has intrigued me is the way STEM is used as an acronym for the separate subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), [...]

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Follow-up on PCAST report

By Francis Eberle | Published: November 2, 2010
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Thank you all for your great comments on my first blog post! This is a first for me and I wasn’t sure what the responses would be. There are some great examples of what is going on right now in classrooms. I am going to respond to some of the major points included in your [...]

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Francis’s blog on all things science education

By Francis Eberle | Published: October 19, 2010
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Welcome to my blog about issues and concerns to science educators and science education. At least once each month I will introduce a new topic that I hope will generate some discussion, and also respond to your ideas, comments, and suggestions. I want to start with a new report that recently was released by the [...]

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STEM ed … with whiz

By NSTA Web Director | Published: March 23, 2010
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Governor Edward G. Rendell of Pennsylvania addressed the “Science Matters” Town Hall Meeting in Philadelphia on Friday, March 19. In addition to describing the success of Pennsylvania’s STEM education programs and reeling off some facts and figures (e.g., Pennsylvania is the only state, according to Gov. Rendell, that has increased education spending during this recession), [...]

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STEM: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

By Mary Bigelow | Published: March 16, 2010
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I wonder how teachers include the “E” in this acronym when designing or selecting class activities. And yet, the play that children do can be the foundation for future interest in engineering. This issue has several articles that describe how to capitalize on children’s curiosity and problem-solving abilities with engaging and purposeful activities, from race [...]

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