Who Says Girls Can’t Code?

Who Says Girls Can’t Code?

Last year, a study discovered — not so surprisingly — that six year olds show more confidence with technology than those over the age of forty-five. While this means young people have the innate ability to adopt the latest technology with ease, it also...
New Google App Encourages Curiosity in Science

New Google App Encourages Curiosity in Science

Thanks to a new app from Google, created in partnership with Exploratorium, curious kids and adults can now use their phone to collect and interpret scientific data from the world around them. Find out how Google plans to use Science Journal to spread excitement about...
No Ramen Here: Entry Level Jobs With High Income Potential

No Ramen Here: Entry Level Jobs With High Income Potential

While many people think of education level and career longevity as the two biggest factors in landing an above average salary or a job with any potential, STEM fields continue to challenge this traditional way of thinking. A recent study conducted by WalletHub took a...
Nationwide STEM-Focused Exam Shows Surprising Results

Nationwide STEM-Focused Exam Shows Surprising Results

The National Assessment of Educational Progress recently released the results of a nationwide exam that tested the technology and engineering literacy of eighth graders, revealing slightly higher scores for girls compared to boys. Find out what other, perhaps more...
Want to Succeed in STEM? Learn About Failure

Want to Succeed in STEM? Learn About Failure

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently” ~ Henry Ford Thomas Edison, with over 1,000 patents to his name, was told by one of his teacher’s early on that he was “too stupid to learn anything.” Albert Einstein, now deemed the...
Paving the Way for More Latinos in STEM

Paving the Way for More Latinos in STEM

Despite the growth of the Latino population in the United States, they only represent 10% of the STEM workforce. Find out how the White House and other organizations are working to change this and why creating a dialogue about STEM opportunities is so important....