Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania debuted a new mobile fab lab that brings “STEAM education on the go.” The van is equipped with the latest in science technology that will prepare students for the workforce.
In the makerspace, known as the “Tinker Lab,” PreK-5 students are able to problem solve through hands-on activities and be more engaged in learning.
Wide Hollow Elementary School recently changed their name to Wide Hollow STEAM Elementary to reflect their new focus on incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics across their curriculum.
Known as the “Thunderbird Think Tank,” the 9,000 square-foot building was designed to host the district’s tech-centered programs like robotics, computer modeling and mobile app design.
Groton Junior-Senior High School’s former dingy basement has transformed into a brightly lit $4.8 million STEAM lab and shared-learning space. The 8,000-square foot renovated space officially opens Sept. 4 for district-wide use following a soft-opening in December 2018.
The $85 million neighborhood school is brightly lit, with lots of windows and features colorful murals and inspirational words on the walls that integrates STEM symbols with traditional West African art patterns.
Marist High School, a Chicago-based Catholic school, transformed a former monastery into a high-tech science wing with a planetarium.
Tennessee's Dobyns-Bennett High School has opened a new three-story science and technology center that fronts the high school and adds more than 70,000 square feet.
Patricia Malone, interim executive director, School of Professional Development and executive director, Center for Corporate Education at Stony Brook University discusses with College Planning & Management the importance of encouraging women into leadership roles and how colleges and universities can play a part in supporting gender equality in STEM.
The key to engaging students in learning.
Innovative programs and a concerted effort by many colleges and universities are increasing enrollment of women in STEM programs and helping them to navigate careers in traditionally male-dominated jobs.
One of the challenges for K-12 educators is giving students a basic understanding of potentially complex STEM subjects. John Dichiara, program manager for Tata Consultancy Services (and former middle school science teacher) discusses some ways he has learned to present technical subjects to a younger generation of students.