Grants & Upcoming Events (Week of April 23, 2018)

Siemens STEM Day happens this week! 04/23/2018 Read More

Casio Launches Free Public Beta of All-in-One Math Tool

Casio today formally unveiled ClassPad.net, a browser-based math tool built on Casio's Computer Algebra System (CAS), ClassPad, that offers a range of features, from arithmetic equations to graphing to statistical calculations, using Casio's "Natural Display technology for input and output of mathematical expressions." It is open now as a free public beta. 04/19/2018 Read More

Study: How Extra CS Lessons Boosted ELA and Science Test Scores for One District

Students who did extra computer science activities in transdisciplinary modules scored higher on reading comprehension exams, as well as Florida standardized tests in science and English and language arts (ELA), according to preliminary results from a new study. 04/17/2018 Read More

Achieve Gives Guidance to States on Developing Well Rounded Science Assessments

As states sort out their science standards — many adopting the Next Generation Science Standards and even more going at the work on their own — all of them are expected to adhere to "high-quality" summative science assessments that meet federal requirements spelled out in Title 1 Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act. 04/17/2018 Read More

Grants & Upcoming Events (Week of April 16, 2018)

Young Scientist Challenge deadline this week! 04/16/2018 Read More

Indiana Mandates CS Ed in High School

The state joins 29 others that have also passed policies to boost CS studies in schools. 04/12/2018 Read More

NGSS Issues Seal of Approval for Best Science Units

So far, a single resource has earned the recognition. 04/10/2018 Read More

Vermont Students Model State History with 3D Printers

Students in Vermont recently took part in 3D Vermont, a competition that asks students to use 3D printers and other technology to bring their state's history to life. 04/09/2018 Read More

Grants & Upcoming Events (Week of April 9, 2018)

Applications for the $10,000 "InvenTeams" grants are due today! 04/09/2018 Read More

Partnership Aims to Create STEM Teacher Pipeline

The University of California, Riverside, and the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) have partnered on an initiative to attract new STEM teachers to the California district. 04/05/2018 Read More

Carnegie Mellon Researchers Turn Desktop 3D Printer into Bioprinter for Under $500

In addition to improvements in cost, the device reportedly allows for larger-scale printing and greater precision than many commercially available bioprinters. The team released its research under a Creative Commons license to encourage others to build their own as well. 04/04/2018 Read More

zSpace, Autodesk Make Tinkercad Designs Immersive