by studentrg | Jul 2, 2018 | STEM
What Are the Best Strategies for Getting K-6 Students Excited about Technology? . . . findings from the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning There is a common belief that children take to technology like the proverbial ducks take to water. Give them a...
by studentrg | May 31, 2018 | Jobs of the Future, STEM
With all the attention being given to STEM careers, you might think that an equal percentage of students in all categories were preparing with equal enthusiasm for technical careers. Not so. Research has found surprising disparities in STEM preparation among different...
by studentrg | May 29, 2018 | Career Pathways & 21st Century Skills, Cyber Security, Jobs of the Future, STEM
We recently overheard this conversation at a college admissions fair . . . A high school student said to another, “When I told my dad I was planning to work in cybersecurity, he said, `Forget it, those careers won’t be around for more than the next few years.’” Her...
by studentrg | May 14, 2018 | College Major
“Across the U.S., universities that have long offered degrees related to the fossil-fuels industry are starting to offer degrees and concentrations in wind and solar technologies. Companies such as Tesla Inc. are seeking recruits with specialized skills in renewable...
by studentrg | Apr 27, 2018 | Career Pathways, Jobs of the Future, STEM
STEM Companies Need Non-Tech Students to Fill Jobs Too It’s no secret that a boom is taking place in STEM education. Students across America are enrolling in courses to study engineering, computer science, statistics, and other subjects that will equip them to fill...
