Posted on December 11th, 2014 by Mary Lord
Want to get kids excited about STEM? Check out Engineering, Go For It (eGFI), one of eight websites on Information Week’s list of free, fun activities and other resources designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists.
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Tags: American Society for Engineering Education, egfi, Information Week, Resources for Teachers, STEM education, Web Resources
Posted on September 30th, 2014 by Mary Lord
Whether seeking to prepare for Advanced Placement® Biology exams or take engineering math, high school students now can access 27 free online courses from the MIT-Harvard edX consortium designed to help boost their chance of college STEM success.
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Tags: Advanced Placement, College Board, college readiness, edX, Harvard, Internet Resources, MIT, MOOCs, online STEM learning, Resources for Teachers, STEM education, STEM videos, Web Resources
Posted on September 24th, 2014 by Mary Lord
The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy is a five-day, all-expenses-paid professional development program for third- through fifth-grade teachers designed to help inspire students to pursue careers in science and math. The fun, hands-on activities are created and led by two of the nation’s leading teacher-training organizations, Math Solutions Professional Development and the National Science Teachers Association. Applications for the 2015 Academy are due October 31, 2014.
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Tags: hands-on activities, Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy, Professional Development, Resources for Teachers, Summer Programs (Teachers), Teacher Training
Posted on July 22nd, 2014 by Mary Lord
MIT BLOSSOMS, a blended-learning consortium for high school STEM educators, houses a video library with more than 100 free science, engineering, and math lessons taught by experts in the field – and searchable by national and state standards, grade level, and content.
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Posted on June 19th, 2014 by Mary Lord
What do the Trans-Alaska pipeline, Brooklyn Bridge, and aviatrix Amelia Earhart have in common? They’re all featured on a new, interactive map of America’s greatest engineering feats and engineering-education milestones developed by PBS’s American Experience with organizations like the American Society for Engineering Education.
U.S. Geological Survey/photo of trans-Alaskan pipeline by Dave Houseknecht
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Tags: Amazing Engineering, American Experience, ASEE, bridges, Civil Engineering, Curriculum, documentary, Engineering Map of America, interactive map, Internet Resources, Museums, PBS, Resources for Teachers, Skyscrapers, STEM videos, Structural Engineering, Videos, Web Resources
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 May 31st, 2014 by Mary Lord
Summer is a great time to recharge, refresh, and learn new things. Check out eGFI’s collection of engineering education and STEM learning opportunities!
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Tags: Competitions for Students, Conferences and Meetings, Education Policy, Internet Resources, Public Policy, Research on Learning, Resources for Teachers, STEM education, Summer Camps & Programs (Students)
Posted on April 21st, 2014 by Mary Lord
Share a ride. Plant a tree. There are lots of ways individuals can have a positive impact on the planet. Earth Day 2014’s theme is Green Cities. Since buildings worldwide are responsible for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the carbon footprint of schools, homes, and offices can pay huge dividends.
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Posted on March 20th, 2014 by Mary Lord
Learn how to incorporate engineering into classroom lessons and at home in ASEE’s day-long workshop for educators and parents on April 26 at the USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C.
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