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🏗️ Exciting news from Kennesaw State University in Marietta, Georgia! The university has recently begun the construction of its much-anticipated new STEM building, set to become a nexus of innovation, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. 🧪🔬🤖 This 70,000-square-foot facility promises to bring together students and researchers across disciplines, fostering an environment where ideas can cross-pollinate and lead to pioneering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges we face today. What's particularly vibrant about this initiative is its focus on providing students with tangible research opportunities, equipped with the latest technology and state-of-the-art labs, such as a cybersecurity research lab and biology-based teaching labs. This is not just an investment in infrastructure; it's an investment in the minds and skills of students who will define our future in science, tech, engineering, and math! 💡🌱 Projected to open in fall 2025, the building will not only elevate the university's STEM programs but will also generate a ripple effect, bolstering regional economic growth and technological innovation. I am thrilled to see KSU take a giant leap in contributing to a robust STEM education and research landscape. Can't wait to see the incredible work that will come out of this hub of discovery! 🚀 #STEM #Innovation #Research #Education #KSU #ScienceAndTech https://ayr.app/l/wgPq

Happy #WorldEngineeringDay! ⚙️ As we celebrate it, let's also explore the best practices for teaching STEM subjects, crucial for nurturing the engineers of tomorrow. Based on the insights from the 2023 GEM Report, here are 8 key strategies: 1️⃣ Make it compulsory: Across the globe, computer science education is becoming a staple in compulsory curricula, ensuring all students are equipped with essential digital skills. 2️⃣ Make it hands-on: Access to a laboratory is associated with higher student achievement in science. 3️⃣ Provide clear instructions: Students perform better if STEM subjects are taught clearly. 4️⃣ Make sure teachers are qualified and well trained: Out-of-field teaching may discourage students from pursuing STEM studies after high school. 5️⃣ Address the lack of teachers in STEM: Many countries face a shortage of STEM teachers because few enter the profession and even fewer stay. 6️⃣ Introduce career counseling: Career guidance can raise student STEM aspirations. 7️⃣ But make sure there is no gender bias: Women represented 28% of engineering, manufacturing and construction tertiary graduates. 8️⃣ Teach STEM early on: Early STEM learning may prevent negative beliefs and stereotypes from building. Let's inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators by promoting inclusive #STEM education!💡✨ For more insights, check out the #2023GEMReport: https://lnkd.in/eiqBNXae

Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) are playing an essential role in advancing STEM education, despite representing a smaller portion of the higher education landscape. With support from NSF, HSIs are leveraging state-of-the-art technology — such as virtual reality labs, artificial intelligence programs, and advanced manufacturing systems — to equip students with the skills and experiences they need to thrive in today's fast-evolving STEM fields. Through NSF-funded initiatives, institutions like the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and New Mexico State University are driving innovation by integrating cutting-edge tools directly into the classroom. These resources are not only enhancing technical training but also broadening participation in STEM, offering students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to engage in hands-on research, improve their learning outcomes, and prepare for impactful careers. By investing in infrastructure and education at HSIs, NSF is fostering a more inclusive and capable STEM workforce. These programs are critical to addressing both current and future challenges in science and engineering, ensuring that the next generation of STEM professionals reflects the diverse population they serve. https://bit.ly/3U6EoDU #HSIs #NSFfunded #STEMEducation #DiversityInSTEM #InclusionInEducation 📸 Alok Arun, Inter American University of Puerto Rico Barranquitas Campus

5 areas where NSF funding is enhancing undergraduate STEM participation at Hispanic-serving institutions

For me, these stats are quite bleak, 'Just 16% of girls think a career in engineering is suitable for someone like them'. Never before have we had access to so many powerful technologies to solve real world problems and yet so much more needs to be done to attract and develop the brightest young minds to cease the vibrant opportunities a STEM related career can offer. The short piece by the IET starts offering ideas of what we can do about it. One is that students are seeking more practical work, through more experiential learning being embedded into curriculum between academia and industry could help and '45% of students who had a talk at school from someone working in STEM said it inspired them to continue with STEM subjects'. If you're planning to or prepared to talk with students about the opportunity in STEM then know that it makes a difference. Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

STEM Week, also known as National Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Disciplines Week, is set to take place from 4 to 11 February 2024. The main goal of this event is to raise awareness and foster interest, as well as promote learning in these crucial fields. Originating in the early 2000s in the United States, the concept of STEM disciplines emerged as a way to highlight the importance of a diverse set of fields for innovation and economic growth. Our company recognizes the significance of these disciplines, as they are the foundation of the knowledge required to excel in our work. We are committed to supporting students in their pursuit and exploration of STEM disciplines. This is why we have established strong partnerships with technical institutes in our region, as we believe that young people are the key to shaping the future. At Properzi, we envision a future where young minds are an integral part of our journey towards success. #stem #technology #engineering #mathematics #properziworld #properzitechnology

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 📚 Delighted to share the publication of our latest research: "Exploration of Critical Thinking Attributes in an Innovative Undergraduate STEM Program." 🔬 In today's ever-evolving job landscape, the development of 21st-century skills, particularly critical thinking (CT), is crucial for undergraduate STEM students. Our study delves into how these CT attributes manifest in problem-solving and decision-making among STEM scholars. 🌟 Using a phenomenological approach, we analyzed responses from twelve undergraduate STEM participants, exploring the nuances of CT attributes such as induction, analysis, inference, and more. Our findings reveal fascinating insights into how these attributes interact and emerge in real-world scenarios. 💡 Key findings highlight the concurrent occurrence of certain CT attributes, indicating multiple entry points and solutions to complex problems among students. These insights not only inform program improvement but also contribute to enhancing students' readiness for the STEM workforce. 🤝 Huge thanks to my collaborators and participants for their invaluable contributions to this study! Nik Stevenson, Kelly Gomez Johnson, Paul W. Denton, Christine Cutucache, Ph.D., @Claudia M. Rauter 📖 For those interested, you can access the full publication https://lnkd.in/edS4QeUU 🚀 Excited to continue advancing research in STEM education and professional development! #STEM #CriticalThinking #Research #HigherEducation

If this question doesn’t scream out-of-the-box thinking, I wonder what does! “Heat travels in the form of infrared waves, an electromagnetic (EM) wave. A Faraday cage can prevent EM waves from penetrating it. So, hypothetically, if we suspended a Faraday cage designed for infrared wavelengths over a volcano, would it stay cool inside?” This question, posed by a 13-year-old in one of our after-school classes, encapsulates the learning philosophy of the hands-on STEM programs at STEMonsters Education. Instead of focusing on the answer, let us appreciate the question itself - because that is where the mindset shift starts. This question demonstrates the 4 pillars of an impactful foundational STEM Education program: • Nurture a child’s innate curiosity • Provide the conceptual tools to explore • Create an environment for bold questions • Encourage students to question the world around them In my opinion, this is what true STEM Education should aim to achieve, through any platform that we choose to explore. To build “STEM Thinking Classrooms” like this, we need a community dedicated to giving students the time and space they need. Despite tight school schedules, we have been fortunate to work with leaders who recognize the importance of this mindset shift and strive to find the necessary time. If you are a school leader who shares our vision of fostering innovative thinking in classrooms, I invite you to join us in making a lasting impact on students’ learning journeys. In the meantime, feel free to share your answers to this intriguing question! STEMonsters Education #stemeducation #scienceeducation #innovativethinking #stem #handsonlearning #physics #interdisciplinarylearning #stemleadership #thermodynamics #outoftheboxthinking #electromagnetism #innovativelearning #schools #cbse #igcse PC: Dall-E generated

A new paper led by the Smithsonian Science Education Center, titled "The Network for Emergent Socio-Scientific Thinking (NESST): Collaboration for a shared transformative future through STEM Education," proposes a new type of impact network—an emergent network, housed at the Smithsonian Science Education Center. Using the lens of complexity theory and its concept of emergence, NESST can help individuals and organizations address the biggest global issues of our time as outlined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This paper describes the Smithsonian's Network for Emergent Socio-Scientific Thinking (NESST) as one example of an emergent network. Find our published paper in the link below and learn more about NESST here: ssec.si.edu/nesst

The number of international science and engineering students in the United States has rebounded and now exceeds pre-pandemic levels, new data from the National Science Board shows. It reaffirms the United States’s role as a premier destination for students from around the world, particularly in high-demand science and technology fields. But it also underscores dual challenges for American colleges: how to ensure their continued global appeal while increasing the number of domestic students who pursue STEM degrees.