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ASU Preparatory Academy Educators Enhance Stem Knowledge at Inaugural Microspark Conference

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TEMPE, Arizona Educators with a passion for STEM learning gathered with their peers and industry leaders at the inaugural MicroSpark ASU Prep Microelectronics Conference , heldlast week in Tempe and Chandler.

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Why STEM literacy is critical for our students

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Providing an engaging and equitable STEM education is an important step in helping to develop more scientists and engineers while increasing race and gender diversity in the field–both of which are much needed in today’s world. Education in STEM can also help develop a STEM-literate citizenry.

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New resources target STEM via aerospace education

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aerospace and defense industry leads the world in innovation, it faces challenges with the workforce: a skills gap among STEM -literate students entering the industry, a need for greater participation by women and ethnic minorities, and a growing knowledge gap from early retirements. Even as the U.S.

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Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators

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Key points: Early exposure to STEM education is critical for students See article: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten See article: Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea For more on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page In today’s fast-paced world, STEM education has become imperative for global progress.

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5 reasons to integrate STEM into online learning

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STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—are highly technical, which is one reason that the education system is changing to further incorporate these subjects into the curriculum. As more and more fields require technical knowledge, it is a good idea to equip our young learners with basic STEM skills early on.

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Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women

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The 2024 Female Students and STEM Report reveals that beginning in middle school, female students experience significant STEM exposure gaps that continue through high school. The report offers nine recommendations to help increase female students’ STEM career exposure, including (see all 9 in the report ): 1.

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How to employ a differentiated mindset when teaching STEM

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When we facilitate professional development events, there’s often a common theme: teachers understand the importance of active STEM teaching and learning, but don’t always know how to implement it in a way that supports the diverse needs of their students. Related content: 10 trends and predictions for STEM education.

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