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2 Motivational Lessons from STEM #Sheros
Girls face an uphill battle to pursue STEM, and it’s not for lack of good grades and talent. They need help combatting negative gender stereotypes that prevent them from choosing STEM fields. Women STEM professionals play an important role in encouraging and building confidence in the next generation of STEM women. Women advocates can help … Continue reading
Boosting STEM Diversity in 2023
Providing a strong STEM foundation in K-12 schools is necessary to prepare students for well-paying, in-demand jobs; however, our education system has a history of leaving underrepresented groups in STEM behind in their academic preparation. To advance STEM diversity, The U.S. Department of Education announced on December 7, 2022, that it launched itsRaise the Bar: … Continue reading
Explore the Future of K-12 Esports: Competitive Coding
Esports has gained recognition as a legitimate growth opportunity for students since 2018 when the National Federation of State Highschool Associations deemed Esports an official sport (NEA.org). Many competitions are open to students, and several colleges offer Esports scholarships. Now there is another branch in Esports growing in popularity: competitive coding. The mainstream gamification of … Continue reading
5 Ways to Create Inclusive Classrooms
When students can feel safe, they can focus on learning. Creating a classroom environment that is friendly and inclusive involves a 360-degree look at your teaching methods and materials. Here are 5 ways to create inclusive classrooms. 1. Prepare for teachable moments Planning for teachable moments will make a difference in developing a safe learning … Continue reading
Black History Month | Boosting Inclusivity in STEM
AI and machine learning have a dark side. Learn about it in this today’s VAR blog post. Continue reading
Meet a few of our favorite Native American Scientists
It’s a wrap! Check out spot-light worthy accomplishments from these scientists that we highlighted throughout November’s Native American Heritage Month. Continue reading