Posted on September 18th, 2014 by Mary Lord
“The Power of Engineering” is the theme of the Technology Student Association’s 2015 TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) competition for middle and high school students. Groups hone their STEM skills and knowledge by addressing real-world challenges related to solar, nuclear, biofuels, and electrical energy, with top-ranked teams invited to participate in the national competition June 28 to July 2, 2015.
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Posted on May 31st, 2014 by Mary Lord
NASA has a host of heavenly STEM offerings for students and teachers this summer. Check them out!
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Posted on December 27th, 2013 by Mary Lord
Pathways to Science has a searchable roster of more than 1,500 science, technology, engineering, and math education programs and professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers and students.including a separate engineering resources search engine.
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Posted on July 31st, 2013 by Mary Lord
Cereal box robots and virtual field trips are among the offerings in the 2013 Maker Camp, a free, virtual DIY camp for teens 13 years of age and up sponsored by Make magazine that runs through August 16.
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Posted on June 19th, 2013 by Mary Lord
Created by his family to honor the memory of Leroy Anthony Coles III, a retired Fluor Daniel engineer and mentor, the C3 Coles Family Foundation’s new “Poppy’s Promise” program provides up to $2,500 in scholarships to high school seniors who will be majoring in an engineering discipline at a four-year college or university.
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Posted on January 22nd, 2012 by Jaimie Schock
The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is a free residential science education program for young scientists the summer after they graduate from high school. Students from around the country are challenged academically with hands-on studies and lectures, and they have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program.
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Posted on November 29th, 2011 by ASEE
The University of Maryland offers a variety of summer programs for students, including ESTEEM (Engineering Science and Technology to
Energize and Expand Young Minds); Exploring Engineering;SAT Strategies Workshop; Young Scholars Program; and the Women in Engineering Leadership Enhancement, Application and Design Academies (open to young men and women).
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Posted on November 22nd, 2011 by ASEE
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) is a university-based outreach program operating in eight states. In Arizona, MESA strives to provide an opportunity for ethnic minority, low income, and first generation college-bound students to explore college majors and career interests with a group of peers interested in attending college.
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Posted on September 18th, 2011 by Jaimie Schock
Science Club for Girls (SCFG) is a series of afterschool STEM programs offering K-12 girls the chance to explore science and technology through experiments and activities. Through the Junior Mentor leadership program, teenage girls become role models, teaching young children science, learning life skills, conducting outreach, and exploring careers in STEM fields.
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