STEM News and Opportunities
STEM News

National Governors Association
The National Governors Association released a new report detailing the actions states have taken to improve STEM education by increasing student proficiency in STEM and growing the number of students who pursue further education and careers in STEM fields.

WhiteHouse.gov
Angela Byars-Winston was one of twelve individuals recently honored by the White House for their efforts to recruit and retain women in STEM fields. She presents six ways to encourage the development of women and minorities in STEM fields.

The SCORE Sheet
A bakery is not a place you would expect to find a need for STEM skills. But these bakers told Tennessee State Senator Andy Berke they need more "workers who are able to perform complex math and computer-related functions" to help run their highly automated systems.

U.S. News & World Report
Latinos make up 16 percent of the U.S. population, but just 6.2 percent of the engineering workforce. To help more Hispanic students pursue STEM, several groups offer valuable scholarship opportunities for those graduating high school or are currently in college.
Around the PLTW Network

Project Lead The Way
MinnesotaThe STEM pipeline in Minnesota is delivering a growing number of tech-savvy graduates to technical colleges and engineering universities.

Muscatine Journal
IowaSeveral students in the PLTW program at Muscatine High School are enhancing their STEM education with internships at HNI Corp.

NeighborNewspapers.com
GeorgiaLithia Springs High School is implementing a more hands-on and engaging approach to teaching students.

WSPD-TV
KentuckyWeeks spent designing, sketching and creating 3D models culminated recently for Heath Middle School students who were able to put their mini-dragsters to the test.

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Classroom Opportunities

NASA Design Challenge 

Students solve a problem for a chance to be mentored in a virtual world setting. Register by Jan. 27.

 

DuPont Essay Competition 

Students outline their contributions to a better society. Entries due Jan. 31.

 

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision 

Students imagine what technology might be like in the future. Projects are due Feb. 1.

 

Wildlife Conservation Youth Engagement Grants 

Grants of $1,000 to implement a wildlife conservation project. Apply by Feb. 1.

 

Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
Students submit their most creative, useful and innovative designs. Entries due by Feb. 2.

 

WEBChallenge Scholarship Competition 

New OpportunityStudent teams build applications that will teach other students about a STEM topic. Register by Feb. 10.

 

NEEF Sustainable Energy Award
Winning schools receive $10,000 to further their sustainability initiatives. Apply by Feb. 10.

 

Intel Schools of Distinction 

Schools must meet or exceed national mathematics and science content standards. Register by Feb. 23.

 

Reality Redesigned 

Students design a part for a mountain bike. Submissions accepted through Feb 24.

 

Moody's Mega Math Challenge 

New OpportunityOffering students a fresh perspective on applying mathematics. Register by Feb. 24.

 

More student competitions 
Quote for the Week
"STEM education is a powerful foundation for individual and societal economic success." -- North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue

STEM Education Key to Innovation and Economic Growth