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What’s More Important for Sports: Mind or Body?

There is no shortage of insight and acuity on this subject, yet one with a similar message and tone: Sports and/or physical activity benefit both mind and body. However, does one supersede the other from a physical v. mental standpoint? Or are they one in the same physiologically? The STEM Sports® curriculum examines and demonstrates…

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Creating Gateways in STEM Education

As the STEM workforce continues to gain jobs at a rapid rate, the need for qualified, passionate STEM professionals continues to grow. STEM education is the key component to ensure students continue STEM throughout college and are prepared to join the workforce.  EdSurge wrote an article on how educators can create gateways and not be…

Education

Understanding STEM in K-12 Education

With STEM education’s rise in prominence and importance, there are conversations around what is considered “STEM” curricula. This is a frequently talked about topic, especially as it relates to K-12 education. Springer Open’s Journal of STEM Education wrote a case study about how to make sense of STEM education.  Below is the background, results, and…

Education

What is a STEM Major?

With its gaining traction across the educational space and workforce, most people are aware of science, technology, engineering, and math, more commonly known as STEM. Yet while most people may know about STEM and its importance, a common question arises around “what is categorized as a STEM major”? Below is a list of lesser-known college…

Education

Disney is Inspiring STEM Education

Students love real-world examples. This helps them make the connection they need to comprehend the subject matter and see when it is applicable in their day-to-day life. This is especially important in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM concepts can be complex and difficult for students to connect with. By using sports as real-world examples…

Education

STEM Education- It Takes a Village

STEM Sports® provides turnkey sports-based curricula for K-8 students to drive hands-on STEM learning in classrooms and after-school programs across the globe. We currently have curricula in 49 states and 7 countries. It is our mission to provide quality STEM education to students regardless of socio-economic status, race, or gender. Despite our constant efforts to…

Education

Starting STEM Young – Why STEM Exposure in Early Education is Key

The importance of quality STEM education has been on the rise in schools and after-school programs across the country. This is likely due to the rapidly changing world and the increase in STEM jobs that is happening currently and is projected to happen in the coming years. STEM occupations have grown by 79 percent since…

Education

Free computer science program brings STEM education to underserved Philadelphia students

Introduction  STEM jobs are rising faster than in any other field. It’s estimated that 3.5 million jobs will need to be filled by 2025. Aside from demand, STEM jobs also have a higher median hourly pay and yearly salary.  With this in mind, Chris Avery, Vice President of Programs at Steppingstone Scholars, is finding ways…