​[[{“value”:” This press release was issued nationwide on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. STEM Next Opportunity Fund, a national nonprofit and leading expert in out-of-school time (OST) STEM education, has been awarded a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Youth Workforce Pathways program to support the launch of its Exploring Career Connections in STEM (EC²) Initiative. This innovative…

​[[{“value”:” Massachusetts STEM Week — an annual statewide celebration of STEM consisting of free community events and design challenges — takes place October 21-25. This year’s events include planetarium shows, a STEM fair, career panels, kids-friendly activities, and more. The week’s design challenges are: Extreme Zoo Makeover: A STEM Approach to Habitat Design (Grades 5-8) STEM Goes Green: The STEM…

​ The Northeast U.S. Ecosystems Data Jam is a contest dedicated to engaging students in data science and ecology. Students will analyze local data sets collected by professional scientists and create an original work to convey their interpretations. Possible media include graphics, songs, videos, computer games, plays, books, and more. Early-bird schoolyard registration ends October 15, and all pre-registration is…

​ Founded in 2013, the Congressional App Challenge is a prestigious national competition for middle and high school students to design original apps. Each congressional district selects a winning app to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and online, with Rep. Jake Auchincloss selecting the winner of district MA04, which includes Newton. Apps can be built using any programming…

​[[{“value”:” We live in an era of rapid technological advancements, and the global job market is evolving remarkably. The World Economic Forum reports that 65% of children entering primary school today will work in 21st century jobs that don’t yet exist.  This fact underscores the critical need for adaptable and multifaceted skills. Traditional educational frameworks often […] The post Understanding…

​[[{“value”:” Guest post by Simplr A career in STEM offers great opportunities in many different fields, but also an endless choice of paths that a student can take. Today we’d like to look at some specific and unique areas in STEM that are growing rapidly in addition to facing a severe shortage in skills and talent. We will only be…

​[[{“value”:” Best STEM Toys For Kids Just like the world is advancing and adapting the concept of modernization, the gadgets and toys available for kids are being modified too.  Now, it has become more than difficult to find educational but engaging toys for kids that will help shape their creative and imaginative skills. However, you can step up your child’s…