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National Science Foundation Grant Attracts Minorities to STEM Fields

Posted on February 19, 2010

The University of Texas at El Paso has received a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for nearly $2.9 million to provide fellowships to minority graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Educators Seek New Ways to Steer Kids Toward Technical Fields

Posted on January 28, 2010

Through K-12 and higher education collaboration, schools can connect across district lines, share resources and develop in-depth programs.

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DARPA Promotes High-Tech Education

Posted on January 21, 2010

The Defense Advance Research Projects Agency is requesting proposals for "innovative new ideas to encourage students to major in CS-STEM and pursue careers as engineers and scientists."

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STEM Program Promotes Nanotechnology Research

Posted on December 10, 2009

West Virginia University's initiative wins big stimulus boost to advance discovery and innovation in nanoscale science, engineering and education.

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Students Speak Out about Climate Change

Posted on December 8, 2009

The Students Speak! Contest provides world leaders, scientists and other influential dignitaries a representation of what students think about climate change.

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STEM Superstars

Posted on December 7, 2009

Converge highlights Massachusetts leaders who promote science, technology, engineering and math education.

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Technology + Perseverance = Innovation

Posted on December 3, 2009

Inventor Dean Kamen explains that to create a good invention, you have to be willing to fail repeatedly.

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Mass. Leader Emphasizes STEM Education

Posted on November 26, 2009

Tim Murray, lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, pushes to make STEM a priority through partnerships.

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Obama Pushes for STEM Achievement

Posted on November 23, 2009

President Obama launches nationwide STEM campaign, aims to motivate U.S. math and science students to excel over the next decade.

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STEMtech Promotes Interactive Learning

Posted on November 23, 2009

The League for Innovation's annual Conference on Information Technology is transitioning into a new conference envisioned as an interactive learning experience.

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