Today’s K-12 students are facing an existential crisis, and they are painfully aware of it: Climate change is scarring the planet—a consequence of the industrial economies that have developed over ...

STEM careers are on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in STEM occupations is expected to grow by 10.4 percent from 2023 to 2033, compared to just 3.6 percent for ...

The landscape of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers is evolving rapidly, demanding a new approach to education that prepares younger adults for future challenges and ...

Arguably so—and solving this disconnect requires innovative strategies to equip students for STEM careers better. Enter undergraduate research (UR). This powerful initiative plays a pivotal role in ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping educational practices worldwide, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Ask middle and high school STEM teachers what the biggest barrier is to students learning in their classes, and there’s a good chance the answer will be social media and online gaming. Teachers ranked ...

Since the National Science Foundation coined the acronym STEM in 2001, K–12 educators have been refining their approaches to science, technology, engineering and math. STEAM emerged around 2006 to ...

A degree in computer science used to promise a cozy career in tech. Now, students’ ambitions are shaped by AI, in fields that blend computing with analysis, interpretation, and data. But in 2025, the ...

Creating engaging STEM learning experiences in middle school is essential to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love for STEM topics–and potentially encourage students to pursue ...

My husband and I raised our two children in a suburb about 40 minutes outside a major city. When they entered middle school, I attended a parent orientation and stayed afterward to speak with the ...