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[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] There is a critical shortage of educated data scientists and cybersecurity specialists, from certificates to Ph.D.’s, according to a new white paper released by University of Phoenix and STEMconnector (Graphic: Business Wire) PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE) | University of Phoenix and co-author STEMconnector® today shared key findings from the “Big Data, Open Data: …

University of Phoenix and STEMconnector® Release ‘Big Data, Big Needs’ White Paper Revealing the Need for Data-Fluent Talent in the Workforce Read More »

[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] Submitted by Tommy Cornelis on November 22, 2016 This is a press release from Vernier Software & Technology STEM teachers encouraged to share their creative uses of Vernier sensors to introduce engineering concepts for a chance to win $5,500 in prizes BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 18, 2016 (PRNewswire) | Vernier Software & Technology …

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[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output]This is a press release from Learning.com Ed Tech Company Encourages Schools to Go Bananas for Coding, Dedicates Resources to Help Students Succeed in Tech-Driven Economy PORTLAND, ORE. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 10, 2016 |Building on the overwhelming response to its first-ever Code-a-Thon competition with over 250,000 students registered, Learning.com will continue its pledge …

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[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] This is a press release from Ten80 and the U.S. Army ALRINGTON, Va., Nov. 10, 2016 (PRNewswire) | This year, nearly 10,000 students will discover the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as core drivers for successful careers through the Ten80 Student Racing Challenge sponsored by the U.S. Army in …

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[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output]This is a press release from the NYU Center for Cyber Security Announcement Targets Winners of Cyber Security Awareness Week Games at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, NYU Abu Dhabi, and NYU Tandon BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 9, 2016  (PRNewswire) | On the eve of the opening of the world’s largest student-led cybersecurity …

NYU to Award Scholarships to World’s Best Young Hackers, Protectors, and Information Security Researchers Read More »

[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] STEMconnector hosts a national summit for Higher Education leaders to promote employer engagement, collaboration, innovation and diversity. The third STEM Higher Education Summit takes place in Washington, DC, and focuses on the critical role that industry-educator collaboration can play in improving STEM education outcomes.   WASHINGTON, DC (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 09, 2016 …

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[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output]This is a press release from Georgia Tech and McGraw-Hill Education New MOOC could yield college credit for successful learners ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2016 (PRNewswire) | Georgia Tech and McGraw-Hill Education are teaming up on an innovative approach to make elite education more broadly accessible. They’re launching an online, undergraduate course in computer science that …

Georgia Tech, McGraw-Hill Education and edX Take Undergraduate Computer Science Online Read More »

[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] This is a press release from Engineers Without Borders USA Arconic Foundation’s $300,000 grant to EWB-USA will advance engineering education, knowledge sharing and workforce development across the globe Denver, Colo., November 2, 2016 (Business Wire) | Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is proud to announce a multi-year grantmaking partnership with the …

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[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output]   Through the combined efforts of STEMconnector’s initiatives, we are launching a study to better understand current practices among employers and educators in offering experiential learning — work designed to give students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experience while working on real-world problems — opportunities to students. A recent survey conducted by Gallup found that emotional …

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[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output]This is a press release from The Air Force Association ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2016 (PRNewswire) | The Air Force Association (AFA) today announced that StellarXplorers, AFA’s National High School Space Competition registered 132 teams in the third season of competition. Of the 132 teams, an impressive increase from the 27 registered for StellarXplorers …

AFA’s StellarXplorers Program Registers 134 Teams to Compete in StellarXplorers National High School Space Competition Read More »