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How Independent, Student-led Learning Teaches Responsibility
— Walt Disney said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Disney was definitely a champion of...
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Smashing Stereotypes: Empowering Women in Stem Careers
In the ever-evolving landscape of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the participation and representation of women have historically been limited. However, in recent years,...
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There’s Already a Solution to the Stem Crisis: It’s in High Schools
By Michele Cahill, Anne Mackinnon & Talia Milgrom-Elcott, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get...
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Are Tomorrow’s Engineers Ready to Face Ai’s Ethical Challenges?
By Elana Goldenkoff, University of Michigan and Erin A. Cech, University of Michigan A chatbot turns hostile. A test version of a Roomba vacuum collects images of users in private situations. A Black...
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NYC High School Reimagines Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century
By Andrew Bauld, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. At New York City’s...
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‘Success Can Look Very Different for Everyone’
By Larissa Fedunik UC’s Professor Michelle Lincoln is profoundly aware of the unique challenges faced by women working in health and medical research. “The mid-career stage is a particularly...
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Understanding Parenting Styles: The Strategy and Science Behind It All
By Krystal DeVille Have you ever wondered why some parents are strict disciplinarians while others are more laid-back? Or why do some parental figures hover, acting out the part of helicopter...
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Students Speak Out: How to Make High Schools Places Where They Want to Learn
By Beth Fertig, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. For many students,...
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The States Where Working In Stem Pays the Most, According to New Study
California ranks first with an average salary of almost $125k pretax. Washington is second by a whisker, with an average salary of nearly $124k, while New York is third. Mississippi is the state...
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Can Scientists Stem Antimicrobial Resistance with Designer Microbiomes?
By Dawn Attride, Sentient Media Antimicrobial resistance is one of the largest health threats to humanity, according to the World Health Organization. It’s been over 40 years since the discovery of a...
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International Students Thrive at U.S. Higher Education Institutions
By ShareAmerica The number of international students studying in the United States topped 1.1 million in the 2023–2024 academic year — an all-time high. International students come to the United...
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Socioeconomic Status Explains Most of the Racial and Ethnic Achievement Gaps...
By Eric Hengyu Hu, University at Albany, State University of New York and Paul L. Morgan, University at Albany, State University of New York For decades, white students have performed significantly...
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How Humanities Classes Benefit Students in the Workplace and Combat Loneliness
By Anna Mae Duane, University of Connecticut Stereotypes abound about liberal arts degrees leading to low-paying jobs, despite research showing that humanities majors earn salaries comparable to...
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4 STEM Activities for Adults to Try on Your Next Date Night
By Jacob Are you tired of the traditional movie and dinner date nights? Maybe it’s time to change things up a little. What better way to have fun, challenge each other, and strengthen your teamwork and...
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How Keeping 8th Graders from Taking Algebra Can Derail Their Futures in Stem
By Alina Adams, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. When my daughter...
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Vivek Ramaswamy Needs to Feel Loved by White America
And it is a trauma response. Vivek Ramaswamy and I have a lot in common. We’re a year apart in age and we were raised in Ohio in the nineties. We’re both from the Iyer community, a minority group...
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Career-Connected Learning: Engaging Students by Teaching Real-World Skills
By Jenee Henry Wood, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. The average...
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Girls Face Stereotypes About Stem Abilities as Early as 6, Study Finds
By Linda Jacobson – The 74 When she taught third grade in Houston, Summer Robinson invited a friend, a female mechanical engineer at Chevron, to visit her class. She wanted to introduce students,...
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More Empathy May Be Key to STEM Learning Success
By Sonia Fernandez-UCSB In a paper in the journal Schools: Studies in Education, UC Santa Barbara professor Sharon Tettegah and collaborators assert that accessible, adaptable, and supportive content...
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Teaching Science & Reading Together Yields Double Benefits for Learning
By Susan M. Kowalski, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. This month...
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