#stem
#stem

Feb 10: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Aprille Ericsson

Dr. Aprille Ericsson is a trailblazer as the first African-American woman to obtain a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.

fromBusiness Matters

Tech careers appeal more to SEND students, new survey finds

SEND students show a stronger interest in tech careers compared to non-SEND students despite being underrepresented in the workforce.

fromBoston.com

Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown talks Bill Nye, new shoe brand on 'Tonight Show'

Jaylen Brown highlights the importance of education and his admiration for Bill Nye's role in making learning enjoyable.

fromEntrepreneur

Education

Elon Musk Is Opening a School Called Ad Astra. How to Get In | Entrepreneur

Elon Musk opens Ad Astra, a STEM-focused preschool in Texas, emphasizing hands-on learning for children ages three to nine.

fromApaonline

philosophy

Asking Humanly Historical Questions in Philosophy Classrooms

Engaging students in debates about The Origin of Species reveals deeper insights and challenges initial assumptions about evolutionary theory.

fromeLearning Industry

What Is The Need For Upgrading The Curriculum With The Rise Of AI?

Upgrading curriculum to include AI is crucial for preparing students for an AI-driven future.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Feb 10: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Aprille Ericsson

Dr. Aprille Ericsson is a trailblazer as the first African-American woman to obtain a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.

fromBusiness Matters

Tech careers appeal more to SEND students, new survey finds

SEND students show a stronger interest in tech careers compared to non-SEND students despite being underrepresented in the workforce.

fromBoston.com

Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown talks Bill Nye, new shoe brand on 'Tonight Show'

Jaylen Brown highlights the importance of education and his admiration for Bill Nye's role in making learning enjoyable.

fromEntrepreneur

Education

Elon Musk Is Opening a School Called Ad Astra. How to Get In | Entrepreneur

Elon Musk opens Ad Astra, a STEM-focused preschool in Texas, emphasizing hands-on learning for children ages three to nine.

fromApaonline

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

philosophy

Asking Humanly Historical Questions in Philosophy Classrooms

Engaging students in debates about The Origin of Species reveals deeper insights and challenges initial assumptions about evolutionary theory.

more#education

OMG science

NSF Terminates Grants Focused on DEI or Misinformation

National Science Foundation is cutting DEI-related grants to align with new priorities, citing inefficiency and free speech considerations.

#diversity-and-inclusion

fromFortune

I'm a woman working in 'deep tech.' Here's why you don't see more women in AI (hint: it isn't a pipeline problem)

The tech industry struggles to acknowledge women in executive roles, particularly within the generative AI sector, despite their significant contributions.

fromNextgov.com

OMG science

NSF begins terminating select grant funding

NSF terminates grants misaligned with its mission, redirecting funding to projects that enhance U.S. competitiveness and advance public health.

fromFortune

I'm a woman working in 'deep tech.' Here's why you don't see more women in AI (hint: it isn't a pipeline problem)

The tech industry struggles to acknowledge women in executive roles, particularly within the generative AI sector, despite their significant contributions.

fromNextgov.com

more#diversity-and-inclusion

OMG science

NSF begins terminating select grant funding

NSF terminates grants misaligned with its mission, redirecting funding to projects that enhance U.S. competitiveness and advance public health.

fromFuncheap

SF parents

"STEM" Summer Bash at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)

The STEM Summer Bash offers interactive activities for families to explore science and technology together.

#openai

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI to launch AI models that can think up their own experiments, says report

OpenAI is set to release new GPT-4.1 models capable of designing scientific experiments, focusing on inter-disciplinary knowledge synthesis.

fromInfoQ

Data science

OpenAI Releases Reasoning Model o3-mini, Faster and More Accurate Than o1

OpenAI o3-mini enhances STEM applications with faster response and improved reasoning capabilities.

Miscellaneous

OpenAI's launches new o3-mini model - here's how free ChatGPT users can try it

OpenAI launched o3 and o3-mini models, which outperform previous versions in reasoning, especially in math and science tasks.

2 weeks ago

OpenAI to launch AI models that can think up their own experiments, says report

OpenAI is set to release new GPT-4.1 models capable of designing scientific experiments, focusing on inter-disciplinary knowledge synthesis.

fromInfoQ

Data science

OpenAI Releases Reasoning Model o3-mini, Faster and More Accurate Than o1

OpenAI o3-mini enhances STEM applications with faster response and improved reasoning capabilities.

Miscellaneous

OpenAI's launches new o3-mini model - here's how free ChatGPT users can try it

OpenAI launched o3 and o3-mini models, which outperform previous versions in reasoning, especially in math and science tasks.

America and Its Universities Need a New Social Contract

U.S. education funding prioritizes STEM over citizenship; universities must adapt to serve both society and themselves.

OMG science

fromBusiness Insider

The historical figures who inspired Nvidia's product names, from Grace Hopper to David Blackwell

Nvidia names its chips after notable mathematicians and scientists to honor STEM pioneers.

fromHackernoon

6 years ago

"I Can't Be What I Can't See" - Inspiring Young Girls in STEM: Visibility Matters | HackerNoon

Role models significantly influence young girls' decisions to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Visibility of women in STEM is crucial to inspire the next generation.

Science

Sexual harassment allegations linked to drop in citations

Citations for researchers accused of sexual misconduct decline following media coverage, unlike those accused of scientific fraud.

Boosting science: 'Give foreign STEM students ten-year visas'

Ewan Kirk is the first Royal Society entrepreneur in residence at the University of Cambridge, enhancing entrepreneurs' skills in STEM fields.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Miscellaneous

Government urged to introduce 10-year visas for overseas tech graduates | Computer Weekly

Ewan Kirk advocates for 10-year visas for overseas STEM graduates to boost UK economic growth.

London startup

Boosting science: 'Give foreign STEM students ten-year visas'

Ewan Kirk is the first Royal Society entrepreneur in residence at the University of Cambridge, enhancing entrepreneurs' skills in STEM fields.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Miscellaneous

Government urged to introduce 10-year visas for overseas tech graduates | Computer Weekly

Ewan Kirk advocates for 10-year visas for overseas STEM graduates to boost UK economic growth.

more#entrepreneurship

Women Who Shattered Ceilings Share Lessons They've Learned

Women in STEM, like Amanda Nguyen, face gender-based violence, which often impacts their dreams and careers.

OMG science

Celebrating the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights women's challenges in STEM and their contributions toward sustainability.

fromCreative Bloq

Graphic design

Gatekeeping isn't cool, and ELEGOO is aiming to empower women in 3D printing spaces with a new initiative

ELEGOO's initiative 'With Her' empowers women in 3D printing, fostering growth, innovation, and addressing the gender gap in STEM industries.

fromtime.com

Women Who Shattered Ceilings Share Lessons They've Learned

Women in STEM, like Amanda Nguyen, face gender-based violence, which often impacts their dreams and careers.

OMG science

Celebrating the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights women's challenges in STEM and their contributions toward sustainability.

fromCreative Bloq

Graphic design

Gatekeeping isn't cool, and ELEGOO is aiming to empower women in 3D printing spaces with a new initiative

ELEGOO's initiative 'With Her' empowers women in 3D printing, fostering growth, innovation, and addressing the gender gap in STEM industries.

Meet the Latina scientists advancing health and policy

Women face significant challenges in STEM fields in Latin America, with less than half of the research workforce being female.

Women in technology

Women in Science: Polar Geophysics Researcher Caitlin D. Locke

Caitlin Locke emphasizes the importance of mentorship for women in STEM, especially in balancing careers and motherhood.

Writing

In Early Science Journalism, These Women Were Writing for Their Lives

Women significantly contributed to early science journalism despite facing societal challenges.

Writing

The Poetic Lives of Lost Women of Math and Science

Women scientists' stories are often neglected; poems can offer a unique perspective on their lives and work.

Miscellaneous

Meet the Latina scientists advancing health and policy

Women face significant challenges in STEM fields in Latin America, with less than half of the research workforce being female.

Women in technology

Women in Science: Polar Geophysics Researcher Caitlin D. Locke

Caitlin Locke emphasizes the importance of mentorship for women in STEM, especially in balancing careers and motherhood.

Writing

In Early Science Journalism, These Women Were Writing for Their Lives

Women significantly contributed to early science journalism despite facing societal challenges.

Writing

The Poetic Lives of Lost Women of Math and Science

Women scientists' stories are often neglected; poems can offer a unique perspective on their lives and work.

more#women-in-science

NASA astronauts are streaming live on Twitch from space. Here's how to watch

NASA will host a live Twitch event with astronauts aboard the ISS, allowing audience interaction and questions about life in space.

fromPolygon

7 months ago

OMG science

How a Twitch streamer helped bring NASA to the livestreaming community

Twitch is evolving as a platform for science communication, combining gaming with educational content about space and technology.

OMG science

fromFast Company

NASA astronauts are streaming live on Twitch from space. Here's how to watch

NASA will host a live Twitch event with astronauts aboard the ISS, allowing audience interaction and questions about life in space.

fromPolygon

7 months ago

OMG science

How a Twitch streamer helped bring NASA to the livestreaming community

Twitch is evolving as a platform for science communication, combining gaming with educational content about space and technology.

more#twitch

fromHackernoon

Education

Can Culturally Responsive Computing Close the Racial and Gender Gap in STEM? | HackerNoon

Marginalized student groups face systemic barriers in STEM fields despite funding and reform efforts.

Miscellaneous

'There is life after burnout in academia'

Academics face burnout due to high workloads and passion for research, exacerbated by the pandemic.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

An OnlyFans creator explains why she quit her bioengineering doctorate to focus on content

Zara Dar transitioned from bioengineering to full-time content creation on OnlyFans, earning over $1 million and blending STEM education with adult content.

#diversity-in-science

9 months ago

Marketing

The 'PhD influencers' logging lab life on TikTok and Instagram

PhD students are gaining popularity as 'influencers' on social media by sharing their research experiences and representing diversity in science.

Miscellaneous

Championing queer scientists of colour: 'I don't think we've scratched the surface on systemic exclusion'

The article emphasizes the need for more inclusion and support for queer scientists, particularly those of color, to address systemic barriers in STEM.

9 months ago

Marketing

The 'PhD influencers' logging lab life on TikTok and Instagram

PhD students are gaining popularity as 'influencers' on social media by sharing their research experiences and representing diversity in science.

more#diversity-in-science

Miscellaneous

Championing queer scientists of colour: 'I don't think we've scratched the surface on systemic exclusion'

The article emphasizes the need for more inclusion and support for queer scientists, particularly those of color, to address systemic barriers in STEM.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Opinion | Vivek Ramaswamy Leaves Something Out of His Story of South Asian Success

High-skill immigrants contribute to a culture of excellence that contrasts with perceived American mediocrity.

fromGameSpot

Graphic design

These Creative Lego Gadgets Are On Sale And Perfect For Holiday Gifts

Educational Lego sets are engaging and promote STEM learning among kids.

#women-in-technology

fromTheregister

fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Celebrating Babbage boffin Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace Day honors the contribution of women in STEM and highlights Lovelace's groundbreaking programming work.

Despite progress, significant disparities remain for women in the technology sector.

Miscellaneous

hitachi: women in technology

Hitachi's event aimed to inspire women aged 16-21 to pursue careers in tech and logistics.

fromTheregister

fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Celebrating Babbage boffin Ada Lovelace

Ada Lovelace Day honors the contribution of women in STEM and highlights Lovelace's groundbreaking programming work.

Despite progress, significant disparities remain for women in the technology sector.

Miscellaneous

hitachi: women in technology

Hitachi's event aimed to inspire women aged 16-21 to pursue careers in tech and logistics.

more#women-in-technology

Miscellaneous

fromTechCrunch

ASL Aspire wants to gamify STEM education for deaf kids | TechCrunch

ASL Aspire addresses the literacy gap in STEM education for deaf and hard of hearing students through innovative curricula and vocabulary standardization.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Girls to learn AI skills as part of new Girlguiding activities

The Independent advocates for accessible journalism and is committed to empowering young women in STEM through new AI activities by Girlguiding.

fromFuncheap

Miscellaneous

2024 "IlluminOdyssey" Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)

IlluminOdyssey is an interactive light-based exhibition that fosters curiosity and education in science for all ages.

What a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Mean for Science

Kamala Harris, with a background in science and justice, might prioritize science, health, and the environment if elected president.

fromAdvocate.com

Miscellaneous

13 LGBTQ+ scientists you should know

LGBTQ+ STEM Day celebrates significant contributions of queer scientists who have advanced knowledge in various fields.

Left-wing politics

fromwww.nature.com

9 months ago

What a Kamala Harris Presidency Would Mean for Science

Kamala Harris, with a background in science and justice, might prioritize science, health, and the environment if elected president.

fromAdvocate.com

Miscellaneous

13 LGBTQ+ scientists you should know

LGBTQ+ STEM Day celebrates significant contributions of queer scientists who have advanced knowledge in various fields.

more#science

fromwww.aljazeera.com

7 months ago

A tech revolution in rural India: Training poor women in STEM

The Sapna Center empowers marginalized women in India through coding education, giving them access to the IT industry and opportunities beyond traditional roles.

fromIndia Today

10 months ago

AI could shake up job market by 2030, McKinsey reveals list of sectors that will be impacted

AI will cause around 12 million job transitions by 2030, significantly impacting the job market.

fromeLearning Industry

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Education

TinkRworks Introduces Two New Projects That Inspire STEAM Learning

Integrating art and music into STEM education enhances creativity and critical thinking, enriching students' learning experiences.