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Key points: Project-based learning (PBL) has many definitions, but at its core, it is a teaching method through which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. Combining PBL with makerspaces (also … Read More
Key points: Every classroom is a busy place, but STEM-specific classrooms are built on collaboration, communication, and hands-on inquiry. Things are bound to be extra noisy and energetic. This isn’t a bad thing–it’s “the sound of learning,” as a coworker of mine once put it! However, it does mean that … Read More
Key points: Women play a crucial role in filling high-paying, in-demand STEM careers, but they account for just 34 percent of the STEM workforce, according to a new report from YouScience and Ford Next Generation Learning. The 2024 Female Students and STEM Report reveals that beginning in middle school, female students … Read More
Key points: Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world. In today’s digital age, however, both students and educators are at risk of information overload. Each day, … Read More
This story originally appeared on MSU’s College of Natural Science site and is reposted with permission. Key points: A data literacy program that’s also changing students’ relationships with science and scientists is entering its third round of funding with a new $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. In … Read More
Key points: According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork. In my 25 years of teaching, I have learned that finding and infusing arts into STEM takes the learning even further. I am always on … Read More