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Hear from primary science experts, including RSB’s head of Education Policy Lauren MᶜLeod, on the 5 key characteristics that a primary science curriculum should have. The panel discussion covers influencing curriculum reform in England and Scotland, the role of learned societies, equitable access to science education, the importance of practical activities, strategies for embedding a new primary science curriculum, and more. Watch the full discussion via the link below, or read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXeAB4bh #Curriculum #ScienceEducation

The 2024 State of U.S. Science & Engineering Report is out! According to the report, "Americans’ degree of trust in scientists has remained high for decades, although it varies by level of education and has fluctuated in recent years. In 2022, 42% of adults with postgraduate degrees expressed a great deal of confidence in scientists to act in the best interests of the public, compared to only 32% of adults with a college degree and 21% of adults with a high school diploma expressing a great deal of confidence in scientists to act in the best interests of the public." How can afterschool STEM programs offer communities unique entry points for scientific understanding, avenues for building trust, and nurturing a robust generation of scientists and civically engaged citizens that bridge divides? Please share your thoughts or your own examples in the comments below! We need to advocate to policy-makers for ways to invest more in these ideas! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eph9uQ29

The CEE Index of Excellence in STEM Education evaluates the highest levels of international academic competition by analyzing student rankings in five major STEM Olympiads: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Informatics. China has led these events for the past 30 years, while US students have consistently ranked in the top three over the last five years. The Russian Federation also remains a strong contender. The index reveals a decline in European student performance as Asian countries have surged to dominate the Olympiads over recent decades, highlighting a significant shift in global academic excellence in STEM fields. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gVCPDaVX

Congratulations to Principal Investigator Susan Lehman and Co-PI Paul Bonvallet from The College of Wooster for a successful proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program! REU Sites engage a cohort of students in intensive research projects related to a theme. The three-year project, entitled "REU Site: Physics and Chemistry Research at The College of Wooster" aims will focus on attracting participants early in their academic careers (20 out of 30 participants with two or fewer years of college during our most recent grant cycle) and those with #communitycollege backgrounds (5 out of 30) to broaden access and participation in the national STEM landscape. Thank you for the opportunity for Carinci Consulting, LLC to coach the team through preparing this impactful proposal. Cheers also to McAllister & Quinn Jessica Gerrity and Jessica Schor for organizing and Amanda Rousu for editing. Award Abstract #2348889: Supported by the Division of Materials Research, this REU site in the Physics and Chemistry departments at The College of Wooster involves students as collaborators on innovative research projects in materials science, physics, and chemistry. Each summer, 8 students will participate in a 9-week program focused on research and including additional professional development and outreach activities. As faculty at an institution specializing in undergraduate research, the REU mentors are experienced in transforming students from tentative beginners into confident scientists. The program particularly targets beginning students and community college students and prepares and motivates them for future careers in science through a direct, mentored research experience. A welcoming and collaborative environment provides a place for students who have been marginalized in the STEM community to thrive. The program's range of research areas provides an intellectual home for students who use experimental and computational methods to explore interdisciplinary topics across materials science, physics, and chemistry. Projects address systems and phenomena across vastly different scales, ranging from molecules to galaxies. Through engaging students in these projects and professional development, the program results in broadening educational access, developing professional interest in STEM, and increasing the competitiveness of the American workforce. https://lnkd.in/e4JY7aWV #stemforall #undergraduateresearch #fundingsuccess #grantconsultant #federalgrants

Today we kick off STEM Week Valencia College, Osceola Campus! Our first event of the week: Meet and Greet your STEM faculty, advisors and staff. We ask faculty, advisors and staff… What advice would you give your students? 1. Ask for help. 2. Visit the Science and Math Depot (tutoring) and Writing Center 3. Create positive habits. 4. Ask questions. 5. Never give up. 6. Be present in class. 7. Don’t assume the person next to you isn’t stressed. Everyone’s journey is different. 9. Make connections. Get to know your classmates. 9. Get to know your professors. 10. Be your own advocate. What advice would you add to this list? #STEM #science #technology #engineering #mathematics #access #retention #persistence #highereducation #communitycollege #advise #STEMweek

What do you know about science capital? 'Science capital is significantly related to the likelihood of a young person identifying with and aspiring to post-16 science, it was particularly strongly related to post-18 physics intentions.....students with ‘high’ levels of science capital are significantly more likely to express positive attitudes towards all four STEM disciplines...' Recent conversations that I've had with people about diversity suggest that we need to re-visit the recommendations from UCL/IOE 2020 report on young people's science and career aspirations (Aspire) and check that we are implementing them across key stages and outside of school. Look out for more work from Physics Partners on this in the future.

🔬Today marks the start of British Science Week 🔬 British Science Week provides a platform to stimulate and support teachers, STEM professionals, science communicators and the general public to produce and participate in STEM events and activities. There are multiple ways that you can get involved and take part, click here for more information 👉https://lnkd.in/exzNvfuc #Science #BritishScienceWeek #ScienceWeek #BSW24

@CSET The Global Distribution of STEM Graduates: Which Countries Lead the Way? Brendan OlissCole McFaul Jaret C. Riddick November 27, 2023 Discover how the global landscape of STEM graduates is shifting, potentially reshaping the future of innovation and education worldwide. This blog post analyzes recent education data from the countries with the most graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. For each of the top eleven countries by number of STEM graduates, we present the total number of STEM graduates as well as STEM graduates as a percentage of total graduates in 2020. Original link: https://lnkd.in/gUd4uYN6.

Come and learn more about how your institution can benefit from signing the Beyond Benign—Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future Green Chemistry Connection (GCC)!

Unlocking Equity in Education: Insights from Physics Research The findings from David J. Webb and Cassandra A. Paul, published in 2023, shed light on transformative approaches to address equity gaps in education. Their research challenges traditional perspectives by highlighting the pivotal role of course structure in shaping student outcomes. By making subtle modifications to course design, such as altering the sequencing of content or adjusting testing methods, educators can effectively narrow achievement disparities without compromising academic standards. These innovative strategies offer a promising path forward for fostering inclusivity and diversity in STEM fields. What do you think? Learn more about the research here:https://lnkd.in/epuhXjge #EducationEquity #STEMEducation #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveTeaching