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#diversity
fromITPro
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Mandiant exec thinks AI could boost diversity in cybersecurity

AI is set to transform cybersecurity hiring by emphasizing investigative skills over technical expertise, potentially increasing diversity within the field.
fromITPro
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Mandiant exec thinks AI could boost diversity in cybersecurity

AI is set to transform cybersecurity hiring by emphasizing investigative skills over technical expertise, potentially increasing diversity within the field.
more#diversity
#higher-education
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario to spend $750M on STEM programs at universities, colleges | CBC News

Ontario invests $750 million to enhance STEM education, creating 20,500 new spots annually.
fromTime Out London
7 months ago
London

This London university has been crowned the best in the UK by the Daily Mail

Imperial College London is ranked the best university in the UK for 2025, excelling in research and graduate salaries.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario to spend $750M on STEM programs at universities, colleges | CBC News

Ontario invests $750 million to enhance STEM education, creating 20,500 new spots annually.
fromTime Out London
7 months ago
London

This London university has been crowned the best in the UK by the Daily Mail

Imperial College London is ranked the best university in the UK for 2025, excelling in research and graduate salaries.
more#higher-education
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani spills business tea with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex | TechCrunch

Reshma Saujani emphasizes that lack of traditional qualifications shouldn't prevent pursuing leadership roles, as seen in her journey with Girls Who Code.
#philanthropy
more#philanthropy
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago
Board games

Help them kiss kindergarten goodbye with one of these sweet gifts

Kindergarten graduation is a milestone that deserves celebration with thoughtful gifts to prepare children for first grade.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Chaos of NIH Cuts Has Left Early-Career Scientists Scrambling

The decline in NIH training grants threatens support for aspiring scientists, leading to inequities in research opportunities.
OMG science
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Why are maths competitions on the rise in Central Asia?

The rise of math competitions in Central Asia aims to enhance human capital and support socio-economic development.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King: all-woman crew to helm next space flight on Bezos's Blue Origin rocket

An all-woman crew will pilot Blue Origin's upcoming spaceflight, marking a historic moment in space exploration.
#youth-empowerment
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Bicycling

Dirt bike culture is Black culture': the organization fighting to legalize the sport

B-360 introduces STEM education through dirt biking to empower students and offer them diverse opportunities amidst varying regulations across cities.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound

The program engages middle school students in real biomedical research, connecting their experiences to potential careers in STEM fields.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Bicycling

Dirt bike culture is Black culture': the organization fighting to legalize the sport

B-360 introduces STEM education through dirt biking to empower students and offer them diverse opportunities amidst varying regulations across cities.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound

The program engages middle school students in real biomedical research, connecting their experiences to potential careers in STEM fields.
more#youth-empowerment
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago
Graphic design

Let me tell you about the time my 3D pen melted in my hands and started smoking

3D pens can pose safety risks if not used properly, highlighted by a personal incident of a pen malfunctioning.
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

How the USA Could Beat China in the AI Race (Hint: It Doesn't) | HackerNoon

China's rapid advancements in AI outpace the US, driven by significantly lower investment costs and superior STEM education.
The US is losing the AI race to companies like DeepSeek, which are leveraging extensive data and efficient systems.
fromComputerworld
7 months ago
Data science

Decoding OpenAI's o1 family of large language models

OpenAI's new o1 models outperform earlier versions, showcasing advanced reasoning capabilities and applying this to complex problems in STEM fields.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

How the USA Could Beat China in the AI Race (Hint: It Doesn't) | HackerNoon

China's rapid advancements in AI outpace the US, driven by significantly lower investment costs and superior STEM education.
The US is losing the AI race to companies like DeepSeek, which are leveraging extensive data and efficient systems.
fromComputerworld
7 months ago
Data science

Decoding OpenAI's o1 family of large language models

OpenAI's new o1 models outperform earlier versions, showcasing advanced reasoning capabilities and applying this to complex problems in STEM fields.
more#openai
Education
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Elon Musk's next venture set to launch this year: a private preschool

Elon Musk is launching Ad Astra, a private preschool in Texas focused on STEM learning, with aspirations to eventually expand into a university.
#entrepreneurship
fromFortune
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive: Toy brand KiwiCo has surpassed $1 billion in lifetime revenue

KiwiCo transforms educational concepts into engaging toys for children, fostering creativity and innovation through hands-on experiences.
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How a Grandfather Started a $500,000 Side Hustle on Amazon | Entrepreneur

Joshua White's Handy Famm side hustle became a multi-million dollar business by creating functional STEM tools for kids.
Started after recognizing a gap in the market for children's tools during a Home Depot visit.
fromFortune
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive: Toy brand KiwiCo has surpassed $1 billion in lifetime revenue

KiwiCo transforms educational concepts into engaging toys for children, fostering creativity and innovation through hands-on experiences.
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How a Grandfather Started a $500,000 Side Hustle on Amazon | Entrepreneur

Joshua White's Handy Famm side hustle became a multi-million dollar business by creating functional STEM tools for kids.
Started after recognizing a gap in the market for children's tools during a Home Depot visit.
more#entrepreneurship
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Australia, wary of China, prepares workforce to build nuclear subs

The AUKUS pact is driving significant investments in education and workforce development in Australia to prepare for future submarine construction.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sunnyvale City Council approves Severe Weather Hotel Pilot Program

Sunnyvale City Council has launched a Severe Weather Hotel Pilot Program to assist vulnerable individuals during extreme weather events.
#internship-programs
fromNature
4 months ago
Education

How Los Angeles neighbours partnered to show under-represented students the 'unspoken rules' to success

The JPL internship program enhances diversity by providing year-round research opportunities to underrepresented students in astrobiology.
fromChalkbeat
8 months ago
Education

15 Bronx high schoolers spend a summer working in cancer research labs

High school students gain practical research experience through the BEYOND ALBERT program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, preparing them for careers in medicine.
fromNature
4 months ago
Education

How Los Angeles neighbours partnered to show under-represented students the 'unspoken rules' to success

The JPL internship program enhances diversity by providing year-round research opportunities to underrepresented students in astrobiology.
fromChalkbeat
8 months ago
Education

15 Bronx high schoolers spend a summer working in cancer research labs

High school students gain practical research experience through the BEYOND ALBERT program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, preparing them for careers in medicine.
more#internship-programs
fromBullets Forever
4 months ago
Washington Wizards

Mystics release 2025 WNBA preseason schedule

The Washington Mystics' 2025 preseason schedule includes a special kids game focusing on STEM education.
#robotics
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Design

This $236 Robot Dog Obeys Voice Commands, Does Backflips, and even supports ChatGPT Integration - Yanko Design

The Bittle X robot dog allows users to build, program, and teach it new tricks, enhancing STEM skills and personalizing its personality.
fromFuncheap
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

First Lego League - Challenge Qualifying Tournament (San Jose)

FIRST Robotics trains students in robotics and teamwork, valuing volunteers for varied roles.
Volunteers are vital in nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Design

This $236 Robot Dog Obeys Voice Commands, Does Backflips, and even supports ChatGPT Integration - Yanko Design

The Bittle X robot dog allows users to build, program, and teach it new tricks, enhancing STEM skills and personalizing its personality.
fromFuncheap
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

First Lego League - Challenge Qualifying Tournament (San Jose)

FIRST Robotics trains students in robotics and teamwork, valuing volunteers for varied roles.
Volunteers are vital in nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders.
more#robotics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Education

Alarm bells': why are Australian boys doing better than girls in maths and science?

Gender disparities in maths and science start early, with a concerning gap noted between boys and girls in recent academic performance reports.
Education
fromFortune
4 months ago

Even if you think education is a local issue, STEM is key to national security

Sputnik's launch in 1957 triggered a major U.S. educational reform in STEM, crucial for national security.
#brooklyn-childrens-museum
fromBKReader
6 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Children's Museum Launches Contest to Name New Tarantulas

The Brooklyn Children's Museum is running a contest for kids to name three new tarantulas, promoting creativity and community engagement.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Kids Voted On New Names For 3 Pet Tarantulas: Results Here

The Brooklyn Children's Museum held a tarantula-naming competition resulting in three culturally inspired names.
fromBKReader
6 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Children's Museum Launches Contest to Name New Tarantulas

The Brooklyn Children's Museum is running a contest for kids to name three new tarantulas, promoting creativity and community engagement.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Kids Voted On New Names For 3 Pet Tarantulas: Results Here

The Brooklyn Children's Museum held a tarantula-naming competition resulting in three culturally inspired names.
more#brooklyn-childrens-museum
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Watch: Boston University's pumpkin drop reaches new heights

BU's annual Pumpkin Drop merges Halloween festivities with hands-on physics education, illustrating concepts like gravitation and energy transformations.
fromTelecompetitor
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Foundation for Rural Service Announces 36 Grants for Nearly $170,000

FRS awarded 36 grants totaling nearly $170,000, marking a record in support for rural community projects during its 30th anniversary.
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago
Education

How Shoshana Leffler Makes STEM Come Alive for Students

Innovative teaching and tutoring in STEM education fosters student interest and critical thinking.
Personalized support enhances academic performance and builds confidence, especially in underserved communities.
#greater-good-awards
Miscellaneous
fromModern Retail
6 months ago

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards highlight innovative efforts in education, inclusion, and sustainability through community empowerment.
fromDigiday
6 months ago
Marketing

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards emphasized community empowerment and economic opportunity through innovative collaborations focused on education, inclusion, and sustainability.
Miscellaneous
fromModern Retail
6 months ago

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards highlight innovative efforts in education, inclusion, and sustainability through community empowerment.
fromDigiday
6 months ago
Marketing

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards emphasized community empowerment and economic opportunity through innovative collaborations focused on education, inclusion, and sustainability.
more#greater-good-awards
fromSFGATE
6 months ago
Education

The best private school in California is in the East Bay, new ranking shows

College Preparatory School ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 1 in California for private schools by Niche, showcasing academic excellence and strong college preparedness.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Oakland-native Stanford student starts nonprofit to help kids learn about science

Stanford student Ahmed Muhammad's Kits Cubed promotes science education by distributing kits to children, aiming to make learning engaging and equitable.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Next-level sibling rivalry pushes US man to 181 Guinness World Records

David Rush's record-breaking journey started from childhood competition, driven by a desire to promote STEM education.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
8 months ago
Education

Bayer Fund supports science program and food bank

Super Science Saturdays enhance STEM access and opportunities for underserved students in Berkeley schools, emphasizing equity in educational outcomes.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
8 months ago

STEM-ming Summer Learning Loss in The LinkNYC Leadership Academy

Digital Girls, Inc. promotes STEM education to combat digital inequity and support students' academic success, particularly during summer months.
fromComputerWeekly.com
8 months ago
Women in technology

Number of girls taking A-level computing exceeds 3,000 | Computer Weekly

A-level computing saw a 28.6% increase in female students in 2024, emphasizing the need for a strong talent pipeline in a male-dominated field.
fromNature
11 months ago
Education

I had my white colleagues walk in a Black student's shoes for a day

Freeman Hrabowski's bold actions and commitment to Black student success in STEM have significantly increased diversity in scientific disciplines.
fromBKReader
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Pick Up Your Free STEM Books in Red Hook on May 21

3,200 STEM books donated to Brooklyn families by Community Offshore Wind and Brooklyn Public Library.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 year ago
Education

What's News, Breaking: Monday, April 29, 2024

Bay Ridge Catholic Academy emphasizes STEM education through events like Family STEM Night.
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