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Chemistry World
September 5, 2008
Fred Campbell |
Rushed Reforms Failing UK School Science UK government reforms of school education have done little to increase the number of children with maths or science (STEM) qualifications, according to the UK's national academy of sciences.   |
Chemistry World
August 15, 2013
Julia Higgins |
Diversity: leading the way The Royal Society, funded by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, and in parallel with the Royal Academy of Engineering's diversity scheme, has set out a program to address diversity in science. For many of us, the word diversity raises the gender question. |
Chemistry World
February 10, 2014
Maria Burke |
Commons' report echoes past messages on women in science The UK is continuing to make slow progress in increasing the number of women in science and keeping them there |
Chemistry World
October 25, 2011
Rebecca Trager |
US STEM graduates look beyond science for careers Concern that the US is losing its scientific and technological pre-eminence has been growing for some time, accelerated by recent economic turmoil, but a new report suggests that the issue goes beyond the need for more professional scientists, engineers and mathematicians. |
Chemistry World
July 24, 2012
Laura Howes |
Calls to match skills to industry A report, published today by the House of Lords science and technology committee has called for more science students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level, to drive the UK's economic growth. |
National Defense
July 2009
Edward M. Swallow |
'Project Lead the Way' Key to Future Defense Industry Workforce Maintaining a highly skilled U.S. aerospace, defense and homeland security work force is critical to the nation's security and economic strength, so the National Defense Industrial Association is taking action. |
T.H.E. Journal
March 23, 2010
David Nagel |
Are Schools Pushing Girls Away from Science? Women and underrepresented minorities who have successfully pursued science careers were discouraged along the way, according to a new report. |
Geotimes
April 2007
Vernon J. Ehlers |
Education: Why Do I Have to Learn Geometry? The study of science, technology, engineering and math is critical for every student in our nation, not only for enhancing their opportunities for good jobs, but also for improving our national security and competitiveness. |
Chemistry World
April 4, 2013
Joe Connor |
An artful solution to scientist shortfall There has been much attention given recently to concerns regarding the overproduction of science graduates in the United Kingdom. |
Chemistry World
October 24, 2006
Victoria Gill |
British Scholarship Scheme to Attract the World's Best Brains The Royal Society has developed an international fellowship scheme that aims to attract the world's best scientists to the UK and give the country a business edge. |
Chemistry World
April 30, 2009
Rebecca Trager |
Obama issues scientific call to arms President Obama has pledged billions of extra dollars towards scientific research and development (R&D) in a bid to maintain the US's position at the forefront of science and technology. |
Chemistry World
November 3, 2009
Nina Notman |
Cash lures top achievers away from US science The highest academic achievers are leaving science and technology faster than those who obtain lower grades, says a new report published in the US. |
Chemistry World
August 14, 2006
Tom Westgate |
Science Education Failing to Provide Enough Graduates Thousands of potential scientists are being lost as too many young British people choose not to study science in schools and universities, according to Britain's leading business organization. |
InternetNews
October 18, 2010 |
Obama: STEM Education a Competitive Imperative In an address marking the occasion of the White House science fair, President Obama stresses the urgency of promoting science and math education to keep the nation competitive in areas such as IT. |
Chemistry World
October 29, 2014
Emma Stoye |
Financial hurdles prevent women returning to STEM A survey of over 5000 women suggests the majority face significant barriers when returning to work in science, technology, engineering and maths jobs following a career break. |
T.H.E. Journal
August 2008
Olivia LaBarre |
Weighing in on STEM A British study proposes a quick fix to boost the dwindling number of students opting to study science and math. |
Chemistry World
February 26, 2013
Simon Perks |
UK top scientist immigration policy under fire While Prime Minister David Cameron was away promoting the UK to Indian businesses and students, his stance on immigration was coming under increasing fire at home. |
Chemistry World
October 22, 2008
Lewis Brindley |
Investment rekindles interest in science A recent upturn in the number of university students taking science and maths in England suggests interest in the sciences is on the rise again |
Chemistry World
December 18, 2014 |
UK science strategy leaves many questions unanswered The government has published its long awaited science and innovation strategy, but many of the questions asked by the science community won't be answered until the next spending review. |
National Defense
June 2012 |
NDIA Joins Mission-Critical STEM conference The United States needs a work force skilled in science, technology, engineering and math, and a notable group of companies and organizations is uniting to ensure that the nation gets the message. |
Chemistry World
July 25, 2012
Lesley Yellowlees |
Standing up for chemistry As I start my term as president of the Royal Society of Chemistry, I'd like to share some of the issues I wish to address during my presidency. |
Food Engineering
February 1, 2009 |
Youngsters Say No to Engineering as a Career While the engineering workforce continues to age, the looming question is who will replace them? According to the American Society for Quality, it won't be today's American children. Engineering isn't even on the radar for most kids. |
IEEE Spectrum
October 2005
Prachi Patel-Predd |
A League Of Extraordinary Women All too few girls consider engineering as a career, and the profession is the poorer for it, as talented individuals seek vocations elsewhere. But a new program is in the works in the United States to attract young women to engineering -- and to keep them in the career. |
CIO
April 30, 2012
Michael Friedenberg |
What Will It Take to Get More Women Execs in IT? Women still make up a woefully small percentage of STEM professionals. Will the tide will change soon? |
National Defense
September 2010
Mark Russell |
One Company's Approach to Solving the Nation's STEM Dilemma Raytheon understands how to analyze complex systems in a comprehensive manner. These analysis techniques can be applied to the education problem of producing enough technology and engineering graduates. |
Fast Company
Anna Maria Chavez |
Girl Scouts CEO On The Importance Of Encouraging Girls To Enter STEM Fields Digital Cookie meets girls where they are -- online -- and teaches them exciting new 21st-century skills such as website maintenance, online money management, e-commerce, online marketing, and even cyber security. |
Science News
October 7, 2006 |
Science Safari: Learning about Engineering This site offers material and access to resources to help motivate teachers, counselors, and students to learn about and consider pursuing careers in engineering. |
Chemistry World
January 4, 2016
Maria Burke |
A third of Australian women in science and engineering ready to quit Almost a third of Australian women working in science, technology, engineering and math expect to leave the sector within the next five years. |
IEEE Spectrum
December 2008
Erico Guizzo |
The EE Gender Gap Is Widening Electrical engineering faces an age-old question: What do women want? |
T.H.E. Journal
December 18, 2009
David Nagel |
NASA Funds Target 13 K-12 STEM Education Programs Thirteen K-12 STEM education initiatives will receive an infusion of more than $12 million through NASA's Nspires program. The programs to be funded incorporate a range of technologies, from online social networking to virtual learning to digital media. |
National Defense
June 2010
Cynthia D. Miller |
Business, Industry STEM Education Coalition Launched The search for scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians has become a major focus for many government and business sectors. |
CIO
September 14, 2012
Gary Beach |
Time to Pay It Forward for Better Educated IT Workers The author knows American students lag behind other countries in STEM and thinks McKinsey's 'Closing the Talent Gap' report may be on to something. Is it time we incentivize our best students to forgo the private sector for jobs in public education? |
Chemistry World
March 6, 2012
Simon Perks |
Special Treatment for Scientists Under Immigration Rules Scientists traveling to work in the UK will be exempt from rules on settling in the country. |
Chemistry World
September 1, 2013
Bibiana Campos Seijo |
Chemistry - The next generation What does the future hold for the chemists of tomorrow, those clutching new qualifications and those still coming through the ranks in school? Can chemistry attract a complete cross-section of society? |
T.H.E. Journal
February 8, 2010
Scott Aronowitz |
STEM Academy Looks To Bolster Teacher Competency The STEM Academy will offer a series of professional development opportunities to significantly advance educators' ability for STEM literacy, experimentation and analysis, and practical application. |
T.H.E. Journal
August 26, 2009
David Nagel |
Federal Grants Aim To Boost STEM Equity The United States Department of Education announced about $6.3 million in grants to programs aimed at bringing underrepresented groups into STEM careers and pursuing advanced degrees. |
T.H.E. Journal
October 2007
Neal Starkman |
Problem Solvers US students continue to lag behind the rest of the world in the four core STEM subjects. The answer, many believe, is a practical approach to instruction: project-based. |
Chemistry World
April 15, 2015
Maria Burke |
Science remains a peripheral issue in the UK election The economy, the NHS and immigration are key battlegrounds as the UK election approaches, but science and technology are rarely discussed. |
National Defense
January 2013
Yasmin Tadjdeh |
Budget Woes Driving Scientists, Engineers Away from Defense Department Jobs The budget crunch is a new factor preventing the Defense Department from recruiting and retaining top talent within its science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce, a recent report found. |
Chemistry World
February 9, 2007
Simon Hadlington |
Foreign Postgrad Vetting Proposals 'Absolutely Unnecessary' A controversial new scheme for vetting foreign postgraduate students wishing to study in the UK has been slammed as 'absolutely unnecessary, completely over-the-top and counter-productive' by a leading member of parliament. |
Geotimes
November 2007
Linda Rowan |
Science Legislation: America COMPETES, Geeks Rule and Everybody Wins The 110th Congress went into its August recess having successfully passed a major measure for physical science research and science and engineering education. |
National Defense
September 2011
Fumiko Hedlund |
Navy to Invest $100 Million In STEM Education The Navy will increase its investment in science, technology, engineering and math education programs from $54 million to $100 million, Secretary of the Navy Raymond Mabus recently announced. |
Chemistry World
August 2009 |
Building on a science base Evan Harris, Liberal Democrat science spokesman, underlines the importance of funding, careers, and evidence-based government policy for the future of UK science |
National Defense
March 2012
Edward Swallow |
Rep. Mike Honda Introduces Bill to Boost STEM Education The chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Workforce division spoke to Rep. Mike Honda, D-Calif., regarding a bill he recently introduced, the STEM Education Innovation Act. |
InternetNews
April 26, 2007
Roy Mark |
Congress Gets Competitive With Bills Senate, House approve legislation aimed at improving America's global competitiveness. |
National Defense
April 2010
Cynthia D. Miller |
Teachers Stand Ready To Advance Science Education President Obama's announcement of the "Educate to Innovate" campaign in November has reinvigorated a decades-long movement to enhance our country's decline in motivating students to excel in science, engineering and math. |
National Defense
March 2011
Cynthia D. Miller |
National Science Foundation Supports STEM Education Of equal importance to the foundation is the support of science and engineering education, from pre-kindergarten through graduate school and beyond, with a variety of fellowships and programs specifically for teachers and students. |
Chemistry World
May 16, 2011
Rebecca Trager |
NSF five year plan to keep US science on top The agency plans to ensure that the US remains pre-eminent in S&E research and education. |
Chemistry World
December 2006
Mark Peplow |
Editorial: A Shot in the Arm for Science Education University science education has received a significant boost with the announcement that the Higher Education Funding Council for England will provide an extra 75 million pounds for courses in chemistry, physics, and engineering. |
IEEE Spectrum
September 2011
John Blau |
Germany Faces a Shortage of Engineers Even loosening immigration won't fill the gap, say experts |
