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Agriculture
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

With more robots on farms, new contest to harvest ideas from Ontario high school students | CBC News

High school students will design agricultural robots to improve farm safety, speed, and competitiveness, receive kits and funding, and display prototypes at a London farm show.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

From PE to sexuality and learning languages earlier - what are the key changes to primary school curriculum?

Redeveloped curriculum is divided into five areas: well-being, Stem education, arts education, language, social and environmental education Primary school children will spend more time on PE, begin to learn about puberty earlier and will start learning a foreign language in fifth class as part of a new curriculum which will be phased in from next year. It will replace the 26-year-old curriculum currently in place.
Education
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Immigrant Youth Are New York's Future. It's Time We Invest Like It

This past summer, you could find Juan at the Mercedes Club pool, perched on a lifeguard stand and scanning the water with steady focus. A little shy and incredibly tenacious, he had landed one of the hardest summer jobs for New York City teens. The summer before, he worked further uptown with Futures Ignite 's Urban Ecology Lab, testing air and water quality at Sherman Creek through our partnership with the New York Restoration Project.
Education
Education
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Video games help students level up

Video games can develop 21st-century skills and help attract students of color to STEM while building social and community connections.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK defence training to ramp up to wartime pace' in major skills drive

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
UK politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

49 Toys And Games To Keep Your Kids Occupied (Which Is Actually A Gift To Yourself)

A Sasha or Cloe Bratz doll for nostalgic parents, aunts, uncles, and caregivers who are totally happy to play games with the kids in their life, so long as it's with the *cool* toys from their own childhood.
Board games
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | MESA, South Brooklyn's first charter school, opens its doors to inaugural class after six-year wait: 'Worth it'

"There are a lot of kids who want to go to charter school but don't have the opportunity so there should be more [charter schools]," he said. "It's more individualized attention. They challenge the kids more." Selina, meanwhile, is eager to get straight to work. "They focus more on you learning and growing from mistakes, instead of just a number on a notecard," she said. "They want to make sure every student has a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset."
Education
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Lunar Outpost celebrates release of Lego Moon Rover Space Vehicle

Lunar Outpost aims to establish foundational infrastructure on the moon with innovative mobility solutions for upcoming lunar missions.
#ai
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Vice President JD Vance is 'optimistic' about AI automating American jobs

AI's potential impact on labor productivity is underappreciated; job automation may not lead to immediate job losses.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's Demis Hassabis thinks AI will create new 'very valuable jobs.' Here's what he'd study right now.

AI will create new valuable jobs, and people should experiment with AI tools for enhancement.
Women in technology
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

A whale of a summer project: Kids and teens build colossal climbing structure at Berkeley's Adventure Playground

Girls Garage has created a 24-foot climbing structure shaped like a whale at Adventure Playground, designed by local youth.
US politics
fromNature
2 months ago

How I'm advocating in Congress for the next generation of US scientists

A science and technology policy fellowship enables scientists to influence national policymaking in areas like research and STEM education.
Education
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Underserved students interested in STEM are often overlooked

The U.S. STEM talent shortage stems from under-supporting capable students rather than lack of interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Chicago
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Spelman College Mary Schmidt Campbell Center / Studio Gang

The new Center at Spelman College enhances learning in arts and STEM for underrepresented women.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Councilmember Zhuang Secures Millions for Brooklyn District 43 School Upgrades

Councilmember Zhuang secured millions in funding for major upgrades in Brooklyn schools for fiscal year 2026.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

History museum hosts Apricot STEM Fair

The Apricot STEM Fair combines hands-on learning with activities in STEM, history, and creativity for all ages.
Four Black seniors received $10,000 grants from the Ubuntu Scholarship Program for college.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Sutton student named runner-up in national STEM competition

Mark Wood, social sustainability lead at Siemens GB&I, praised the competition's intensity and highlighted Muhammad's achievement with his decentralized communication system, which offers great potential for various uses.
Education
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was the first Black man to walk in space. My career as an astronaut was hard for my family.

Dr. Bernard Harris became the first African American to perform a space walk, attributing his success to education and support for STEM initiatives.
fromNature
3 months ago

If you're a US researcher, now is the time to establish a plan B

Research funding in the US faces significant threats, particularly regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, resulting in serious consequences for underrepresented researchers.
US politics
NYC startup
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

PREMIUM City Tech President Russell Hotzler retires

Russell K. Hotzler is stepping down as president of New York City College of Technology after 22 years, marking a significant period of growth and transformation.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

What Happens When Your NSF Grant Is Canceled? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The sudden termination of the NSF grant left our PROCESS program without funding, emphasizing the fragility of support for educational initiatives aimed at underrepresented students.
Arts
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Is A Surprising STEM Showpiece (But It Should Still Be Free)

Nintendo Switch Welcome Tour should be a free promotional tool rather than a paid product.
#nsf
fromTheregister
4 months ago
US news

American science put on starvation diet

The NSF's proposed budget for FY 2026 aims to cut funding significantly, raising concerns about the future of US science and innovation.
US news
fromTheregister
4 months ago

American science put on starvation diet

The NSF's proposed budget for FY 2026 aims to cut funding significantly, raising concerns about the future of US science and innovation.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Science is a human endeavor': astrophysicist uses art to connect Black and brown kids to the Stem fields

Dr. Nia Imara's work highlights the intersection of astronomy, culture, and art, showcasing contributions of Black and brown figures in science.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The CEO of a multibillion-dollar company says there's one mistake kids make that closes off an entire career path

Pursuing STEM subjects is vital for keeping career options open, according to Judy Marks, CEO of Otis.
Education
fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago

Merrill Scholars honor mentors who inspired their success | Cornell Chronicle

High school mentors play a crucial role in inspiring students' success in STEM fields and beyond.
Women in technology
fromHackernoon
7 months ago

Unpacking the IT Gender Gap: Lived Experience and the Path Forward | HackerNoon

Women in IT remain significantly underrepresented, with only 19% of positions filled by women in 2022/2023.
Cultural and historical factors heavily influence women's pursuit of STEM careers.
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Meet Your Candidates: Jerry Chang And Susan Zhuang For City Council District 43

Chan believes affordable housing is important, but believes a better funding formula should be figured out. He also wants schools to have more Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs that will lead to more jobs for future generations.
Brooklyn
fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
5 months ago

New guide launched to help inspire students to pursue futures in engineering

A new guide has been launched to help careers leaders inspire students to pursue futures in engineering and technology.
London startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Ontario to spend $750M on STEM programs at universities, colleges | CBC News

Ontario is investing $750 million to enhance STEM funding at colleges and universities, providing 20,500 new spots annually amid economic pressures.
Toronto startup
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani spills business tea with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex | TechCrunch

Reshma Saujani emphasizes that lack of traditional qualifications shouldn't prevent pursuing leadership roles, as seen in her journey with Girls Who Code.
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