By participating, students get a feel for what it's like to work on a team tackling a real-world problem under time and resource constraints — similar to the experiences of professional mathematicians working in industry. The goal is to make math "relatable" and show its importance and value in addressing complex issues.
11/13/2018
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STEAM Universe webinars available on demand!
11/13/2018
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The U.S. Department of Education is renewing its commitment to STEM education through dedicating $279 million to fund programs.
11/08/2018
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An update to a free online music production program includes new virtual instruments and allows users to compose with their voices. Amped Studio 2.0 lets the user record and play both audio and MIDI content simultaneously on the same track, while also adding as many other instruments and effects as he or she wants.
11/08/2018
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Researchers at Digital Promise are developing a project to track the progress of computational thinking skills across the K–12 school spectrum through student feedback and teacher integration.
11/07/2018
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PCS Edventures is hosting a STEM-focused video contest that will award nearly $20,000 in drone gear to five students and their schools.
11/06/2018
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Wondering if Zearn is the right math curriculum for your classroom? This video gives you everything you need to know about this popular digital tool in just 30 seconds.
11/06/2018
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STEAM Universe webinars available on demand!
11/05/2018
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STEAM Universe webinars available on demand!
10/29/2018
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On Nov. 1, Microsoft will be releasing its newest Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial, which, according to a recent announcement, could be "possibly the most adventurous tutorial yet." The company has teamed up with Code.org for the release of "Voyage Aquatic," in which students "explore aquatic worlds and uncover hidden treasure" by writing code to instruct agents to execute commands.
10/25/2018
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Harmony Public Schools, a charter network in Texas, will be dedicating a new five-year, $7.9 million grant to expand a STEM project-based learning model from middle and high school into its elementary schools. "Launching Elementary Academic Foundations to STEM" or "LEAF to STEM," as the initiative is named, will reach 7,000 students in 16 elementary schools.
10/25/2018
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