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Ensuring STEM is open to everyone is essential to the future of science. Through awards for seven Pathway Summer Institutes for Educators, the DOE Office of Science is supporting nearly 85 educators who either teach at schools and community colleges with large populations of students historically underserved and/or underrepresented in STEM or are educators who are from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM: https://lnkd.in/eum2gv-k

FYSA: Did you know you can find a 'federal STEM education portfolio' within Commitee on STEM (Education) annual progress reports? In the most recent report, it's Appendix 5. It starts on page 71. Find federal agencies, their programs, the types of funding opportunities they offer, and the individuals and/or organizations they fund. There are over 175 programs listed, most with links to program websites. 2023 Progress Report on the Implementation of the Federal STEM Education Strategic Plan (https://lnkd.in/eM6Qy_Y2) The 2024 report, when ready, you can find it here: https://lnkd.in/eNiPXA8X

The barriers keeping people with disabilities out of STEM can no longer be ignored! Check out the latest CoSTEM report for a great set of recommendations and actions to take. So much thanks to all those working hard to make STEM for everyone! https://lnkd.in/gxhyTK_K

In this article from VP of Global Educational Strategy Jason McKenna, he advocates for an early start to STEM education. 🧠 He explains that by the age of 6, many children already perceive computer science, engineering, and physics as male domains and emphasizes that "early exposure to STEM is essential to combat these stereotypes and foster an inclusive, equitable future in STEM fields." This article also offers action items for district leaders in order to achieve early STEM education within schools. 🗞️ Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/42qGSC8

The University of North Texas at Dallas STEM facility is coming along! We are proud to partner with University of North Texas at Dallas on the new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Building! The 140,000 SF complex will have classrooms, labs, a large event venue, multiple study and work areas, faculty and staff offices, a student STEM center, and a Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) space for students interested in going to medical school. Vaughn serves as construction manager-at-risk for this building, slated to reach substantial completion in late 2025. We can’t wait to share more as construction progresses! Learn more about the STEM building here: https://bit.ly/42my8wM

Concord University Leverages Prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant to Help Those with STEM Degrees Become Valuable Teachers in Rural America https://lnkd.in/eKqNduws

ICYMI: The Ohio Department of Higher Education announced new Choose Ohio First scholarships to strengthen Ohio’s workforce in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Nearly $32.5 million is available for the next five years for students pursuing degrees in these areas 🔗

Ava Kenny is one of over 5,000 students to have taken part in the STEM Passport for Inclusion programme. Encouraged by her teacher, Ms Ralph, Ava applied for the programme with little to no knowledge of STEM or the opportunities a career in STEM may hold. Now a third-year science student at Maynooth University, Ava said that if it wasn't for the STEM Passport for Inclusion programme, she wouldn't be studying science at the university today. Hear more above Ava's story here:

Bring accessible STEM education to your classroom with practical advice at #FETC2025! Dr. Yuhan (Jimmy) Lin, Director of Computer Science Education, will present ways to elevate engagement for all students and offer strategies to align classroom practices with accessibility standards. With standards like the POUR guidelines and scaffolded, comprehensive learning environments like the VEX Continuum, making sure all learners can receive a quality STEM education is well within your grasp! 📅 Catch this session on January 15th at 3:30 PM EST!

These sessions are always amazing, and STEM education is a hot topic right now. If you are interested how STEM is changing and how the spaces that house it are evolving, please sign up at the link below! #STEM #education #hdr