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Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women

August 20, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A national report reveals a critical need to improve career guidance to address labor shortages and STEM exposure gaps for women.

Women play a crucial role in filling high-paying, in-demand STEM careers, but they account for just 34 percent of the STEM workforce, according to a new report from YouScience…

Equity

Black students need more STEM career exposure

April 4, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new report analyzes data from students across the U.S., highlighting significant career exposure gaps in STEM for Black students.

Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them, indicating that a significant career exposure gap exists.

The STEM Careers Coalition Presents a New Collection of Curated Digital Content for Manufacturing Day 2023

October 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC. – In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the STEM Careers Coalition™ – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered ... Read more

STEAM: Why artistic exploration is essential for future innovators

July 19, 2023June 6, 2023 by Jeff Festa

The ongoing fourth industrial revolution, driven by technology’s pervasive presence in our lives, has led to a significant increase in ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Why aren’t female students sticking with STEM?

March 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Data from female middle and high school students shows high aptitude for careers in STEM fields, but limited interest due to exposure gaps.

Female middle and high school students have a high aptitude fit with, but low interest in, STEM careers, such as technology, manufacturing, and architecture, among others, according to…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Building pathways to successful STEM careers for ALL learners

March 7, 2023 by Anne Papakonstantinou, Director & Adem Ekmekci, Director of Research and Evaluation, Rice University School Mathematics Project

Building better pathways to STEM careers starts with teachers, counselors and parents--and a few basic math concepts

In recent years, close to 70 percent of students went straight from high school to college, with those going to four-year universities typically outnumbering those enrolling in two-year…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Gen Z students are aiming for STEM careers

December 7, 2022August 9, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Gen Z students have a keen interest in STEM--an interest that continues to grow particularly among women and students of color

A majority of high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by…

STEM & STEAM Trends

STEM careers are among students’ top choices

December 7, 2022April 27, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A new survey reveals inspiring insight into the career paths and subject areas that interest teens--including STEM careers.

Students' interests in various career fields had an overwhelming STEM and digital focus, according to a survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance (ASA).

STEM & STEAM

6 female tech leaders offer advice for women in STEM

September 3, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Women in STEM don't always have an easy path to their goals--but some top female executives are offering advice for women with STEM aspirations

It's common knowledge that engaging--and retaining--girls and women in STEM classes, STEM degrees, and STEM careers is an ongoing challenge.

Newsline

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

February 12, 2021February 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Here’s why robotics education will help students for life

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A girl using robotics illustrates why robotics education will follow students throughout their lives.

Much of today’s impactful teaching focuses on the “why” behind the concept being taught. When it comes to STEM concepts such as robotics, educators and students alike may…

District Management

Survey: Boys have waning interest in STEM careers

July 23, 2018July 3, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Boys' interest in STEM careers has dropped over the past year, while girls' interest remains the same, according to an annual survey from Junior Achievement and Ernst &…

STEM & STEAM

New Trump laws will support women in STEM fields

March 27, 2017 by Laura Ascione

President Donald Trump has signed two bills aimed at increasing the number of women who pursue entrepreneurial endeavors and space-related STEM careers. "Currently, only 1 in every 4…

STEM & STEAM

5 easy steps to increase female engagement in STEM

April 25, 2014 by By Sydney Mineer, Editorial Intern, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_sydney' target='_blank'>@eSN_Sydney</a>

Women today make up a large percentage of the work force, employed in almost half of the jobs in the United States. Yet, according to Tata Consultancy Services…

Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women

Black students need more STEM career exposure

The STEM Careers Coalition Presents a New Collection of Curated Digital Content for Manufacturing Day 2023

Why aren’t female students sticking with STEM?

Building pathways to successful STEM careers for ALL learners

Gen Z students are aiming for STEM careers

STEM careers are among students’ top choices

6 female tech leaders offer advice for women in STEM

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

Here’s why robotics education will help students for life

Survey: Boys have waning interest in STEM careers

New Trump laws will support women in STEM fields

5 easy steps to increase female engagement in STEM

K12 Tutoring Launches Nationwide, Empowering Students with Personalized Learning Support

Title I Educators Win More Than $16,000 For The Purchase Of Over 3,350 Books In The Lexia Library Wish Program

Avantis Education Launches Eduverse+ for ClassVR

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

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