Robot breathes new life into learning
Bullitt Lick Middle School students get unique and interactive experience with programmable robot.
Mini-grants available to increase girls’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
The Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative, a statewide initiative to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is currently offering mini-grants of up to $1,000. Teachers, community groups and other organizations committed to collaborating, informing and motivating girls are encouraged to apply. The grants are funded in collaboration with the Kentucky National Science Foundation (NSF) Experimental [...]
Conducting code in classrooms
Hour of Code initiative strives to spark computer science interest in students of all ages.
STEM meeting in Louisville
A STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Consortium meeting will be held Oct. 17 in Louisville. This meeting, open to the public, will feature discussions of issues related to the development and delivery of accessible curricular content in the STEM areas of the Core Curriculum. The discussion panel will include some of the leading experts on STEM access from around [...]
Full STEAM ahead
STEAM students are on the fast track to college- and career-readiness.
Girls, summer and science
Nineteen high school girls spent a week this summer at the University of Kentucky exploring the world of underwater robotics at an aquabots day camp. The aquabots are similar to the ones found in many Kentucky LEGO robotics programs, except they work in a pool of water instead of on land.
Mapping out more hands-on learning
Teachers learn how to bring GPS technology and mapping skills into wide range of classrooms.
STEM learning opportunity
Bourbon County school district is conducting an Elementary STEM professional learning opportunity July 8-10 at Bourbon County Middle School. The STEM Academy is partnering in this workshop. Several spots still are available. Those interested should contact Tom Mills to register for training or for more information. The cost of the three day training is $100, and participants will receive multiple [...]
Conference to address STEM opportunities for Kentucky girls
On Friday, June 7, 2013, the Kentucky Girls STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Collaborative, in partnership with STEM-H Institute at Eastern Kentucky University, will hold its Fifth Annual Conference, “Reaching for the Stars!” at Eastern Kentucky University campus. Educators, counselors, business and community leaders, parents and girls are invited to come meet others with a strong desire to see [...]
2013 mathematics, science partner RFA and call for reviewers
Kentucky’s Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program is designed to improve the performance of teachers, students and administrators in the areas of mathematics, science, technology and engineering. The MSP program is based on the premise that everyone benefits when K-12 education (teachers and administrators) and higher education institutions work closely together to improve mathematics and science learning. It emphasizes the [...]