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STEM Education Innovation Act of 2011, H.R. 3373
To stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA15] Status: This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Explanation: Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate.
Technology in Action
Manufacturing in the Future
Manufacturing is one of the most important factors to the economy of a country because it affects the wealth of a country and the standard of living its people enjoy. You only have to look at any number of countries and if they have a strong manufacturing base, they in turn also have a high standard of living. If it were possible to gaze into a crystal ball and look into the future of manufacturing, many amazing things are happening now and will happen in the near future. The use of the Internet will continue to play a major role in how manufacturing is conducted throughout the world.
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Honda Foundation Offers $20k – $60k STEM Grants
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The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. When considering the American Honda Foundation as a potential funding source, please note the following:
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Proposed BS in Electromechanical Engineering Technology Degree
Abstract Eastern Michigan University currently offers a BS in Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET) and a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) in the School of Engineering Technology. However, many industrial systems are both electrical and mechanical. To that end, EET and MET students must be well educated in electromechanical principles.
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State of the Union - Technical EducationRemarks from the 2012 State of the Union Address - Training Skilled Workers - I also hear from many business leaders who want to hire in the United States but can’t find workers with the right skills. Growing industries in science and technology have twice as many openings as we have workers who can do the job. Think about that –- openings at a time when millions of Americans are looking for work. It’s inexcusable. And we know how to fix it. |
The Art of the Future
It Takes a Village to Educate a Child
The economy is the single most important issue for a sizable majority of voters in the 2012 presidential race according to the latest Washington Post-ABC News Poll. Similarly, U.S. competitiveness, entrepreneurship, and innovation are the hot topics in politics and business. On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Harvard released a survey of approximately 10,000 alumni, from the Harvard Competitiveness project, indicating American competitiveness will decline over the next three years, according to 71% of those surveyed.
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Green Ribbon School Nominations“We are excited about the potential impact the Green Ribbon Schools awards program can have in encouraging schools to improve their energy efficiency, create healthy environments for students and staff, and enhance their work to effectively prepare graduates for 21st century careers,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. The U.S. |
The Solar Water Still ChallengeThe world land area affected by questionable drinking water sources is staggering in size. According to the World Health Organization, about 1.2 billion people do not have safe clean water sources. This should not be allowed to continue. A possible solution is to use a solar water still to distill water on site. The problem is the current cost of $200 to $250 US dollars, when many of these families only earn a few dollars per day. |
True STEM Education Experienced RemotelyMechNet Inc. is about to launch a new and exciting service that through the use of modern cutting edge technology will allow technical education to bridge the gap and provide true STEM education. To provide a true STEM education experience the students must be able to perform math formulas with the data produced by the test equipment they are using in the laboratory. |
Dearth of interest among young people in many blue-collar tradesThe National Aviation Academy in Clearwater, Fla., graduated 235 new aircraft mechanics in June and, of those that passed their federal license exams, more than 95% are now working in the field. "There are so many jobs and there are more coming," says Angeline Capriotti, director of career services at NAA. Yet the school has had trouble building interest among young people, despite boosting its high school recruiting team in the last two years. Americans 25 and under face one of the toughest job markets in modern history. |
Countries must work together to share best education practices.Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told a crowd of 700 teachers from 70 countries in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday that countries must work together to share best education practices. People need to "resist the idea that international competition in education is somehow a zero sum game in which one nation's advance is another nation's loss," he said. "It is true that global job markets are much more competitive today than even a generation ago. |
Science House Foundation Podcast: Jim Brazell on STEM InnovationWhat skills do students need for a 21st Century Workforce? How is STEM education meeting the needs of these demands? Are high schools and colleges collaborating well enough to provide a continuum of education for US students? What skills will students need to be a part of a globally collaborative community of workers? How can we get more kids and schools interested in Science? |
