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Best 2015 Videos: STEM, STEAM, and Maker Education Theme

User Generated Education

Given my current interest in maker education , I decided to locate and post 2015 videos related to maker education, STEM, and STEAM. From touchscreens to E ink and GPS to Guitar Hero, some of today’s most popular technologies all originated from the same place: the MIT Media Lab. Maker Education: Reaching All Learners.

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From classroom to boardroom: Building diverse workforce tech talent starts with STEM

eSchool News

but as of 2015, they hold only 25 percent of computing roles, according to data from the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). They can lead girls to second-guess their abilities or interest in technology. Women make up 47 percent of all employed adults in the U.S.,

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Where will STEM education be in 5 years?

eSchool News

In 2015, there were nearly 8.6 million STEM jobs in the United States, and that number is growing every year. In fact, STEM job growth in the past 10 years is three times that of any other field , but by 2018, it is projected that 2.4 million STEM jobs will go unfilled. And it happens through hands-on experience.

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Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer

eSchool News

With a wealth of leadership experience in the education technology industry, Hedrick will lead the 40-plus-year science company as it continues to grow as a values-aligned Perpetual Purpose Trust dedicated to helping educators build a science literate society. To learn more about Vernier Science Education, visit www.vernier.com.

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New Report Shows the National Math and Science Initiative’s Long-Term Impact on Ensuring Equitable Access to STEM

eSchool News

In a report released today, data suggest that compared to the national average, students enrolled in NMSI-supported Advanced Placement® courses are more likely to further their education and earn STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) degrees. NMSI’s College Readiness Program is working to close the STEM gap for all students.

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Top Education Tweets of the Week: November 14, 2015

The CoolCatTeacher

. — Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) November 13, 2015. And then, after we have relationships, technology can be transformational. Education Tweets of the Week: November 14, 2015. Technology should help students learn! — Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) November 9, 2015. LtX6zbgks7 #hourofcode #stem.

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Too little aid for low-income STEM majors?

The Hechinger Report

When low-income students get a need-based grant, in addition to other financial aid, they are more likely to study science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) than are peers who don’t receive this boost in aid, according to a recent study from the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice. Department of Labor report.

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