Scientists Suit Up
Posted on July 8th, 2019 by Mary Lord
If you were an engineer or scientist, what would you wear to work? That’s the fascinating focus of Scientists Get Dressed, a new STEM-themed children’s book by award-winning author Deborah Lee Rose. The book, available this fall, includes an NGSS-aligned STEM activity called the Scientists’ Glove Challenge.
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ASEE’s Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) has a new grant program for PreK-12 teachers who seek support for the implementation of an engineering project in their classroom in the 2019-2020 academic year. Teachers must be affiliated with the division. Applications due July 1, 2019.
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Pre-service and in-service middle school science teachers are sought for a graduate research project aimed at developing an assessment instrument to improve the teaching of engineering practices and incorporation of design in science classrooms, as outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards and other state science-education reforms. 
STEM educators and advocates will find much to cheer about in the widespread gains that U.S. eighth graders posted on the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress in Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) – the so-called nation’s report card.
Astronomy, HIV genetics, and mathematical risk prediction were the topics that won three teens top honors at the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search, America’s oldest and most prestigious youth STEM competition. 
Science research competitions can spur confidence and open college doors, but many students – particularly those from underrepresented groups – don’t know about these opportunities. The Society for Science & the Public seeks to broaden participation through its Advocate Grant Program, which offers training, a $3,000 stipend, and paid trip to Washington, D.C., for individuals to help three to five underserved students navigate the transition from conducting to presenting their research at a competition. Apply by March 5, 2019. 
A major new consensus study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, underscores the vital role of teachers in creating the hands-on, multidisciplinary STEM education for every student envisioned by the Next Generation Science Standards. The report also calls for more creation and sharing of free educational materials so teachers no longer have to spend hours each week searching for curriculum.
A former history teacher and 2016 National Teacher of the Year is among the historic wave of women of color elected to the 116th U.S. Congress. Connecticut Rep. Jahana Hayes discusses her priorities, views on civics and school safety, and concerns in this interview with 
