by studentrg | Oct 10, 2018 | STEM, Student Research Foundation Research
Several years ago, a team of seven people (see www.globalmathproject.org) had the bold vision to bring together 1 million students from around the world through a common mathematical experience. Inspired by Code.org’s hugely successful “Hour of Code” program, which...
by studentrg | Oct 8, 2018 | Career Pathways
If you are a high school or college career or guidance counselor, chances are you are on the lookout for good career and aptitude tests that your counselees can take online. And with good reason. Online tests are instantly available for your students to take,...
by studentrg | Oct 4, 2018 | Career & Technical Education
Manufacturing Day, an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute, is the nation’s largest one-day celebration of manufacturing. This annual event, taking place on October 5, 2018, focuses on showing young people, parents and educators the modern dynamics and...
by studentrg | Oct 2, 2018 | STEM
What STEM skills should be part of a curriculum for K-12 students? Many educators think first of courses that teach specific skills like chemistry, math, and physics. Those teachers are right – specific, teachable subjects like those prepare students for college STEM...
by studentrg | Sep 24, 2018 | College Admissions
If you have a son who has developed strongly conservative political views, should you encourage him to apply only to schools that support his outlook? Or if you have a daughter who leans left on the political spectrum, should you encourage her to apply only to schools...