Tag: STEM
Princeton High School students build STEM project to preserve Indigenous Guatemalan language
A group of high school research students aim to build sustainable plush animal robots to help preserve a vulnerable Mayan language spoken in Guatemala.
2 months ago
Listen 4:43Scientist ‘Grand Hank’ inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers
On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as "Grand Hank" demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.
3 months ago
Listen 1:30Plans for STEM Hub at Wilmington school aim to empower marginalized communities’ future
A $26 million project aims to overcome educational gaps through a STEM program that will also address mental health services for the communities.
4 months ago
For Women’s History Month, tech trailblazer April Walker offers wisdom based on experience
Microsoft executive Walker, who grew up in Philly, has advice for young Black women entering the workforce, and the companies that want to retain them.
2 years ago
Philadelphia biomedical research firm granted $250K for workforce training
Officials said the funds will help address the critical need to boost a skilled labor force in Philadelphia as the life sciences industry grows.
2 years ago
Delaware women working in STEM fields encourage others to join their ranks
Some of the top women in Delaware’s growing life sciences industry offered advice for students and others looking to work in STEM fields in an online symposium.
3 years ago
Cheyney University launches life sciences and technology hub
The news comes as the enrollment for students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has been growing at the nation’s first HBCU.
3 years ago
`We have been here, we have always been here’: Town hall event to celebrate Black, queer scientists
In panels running Tuesday through Friday, Black queer scientists will talk about their experiences, research, and advice for those coming after them.
3 years ago
Pharma company pledges $10 million to Philly students to help diversify STEM careers
Black workers make up 12% of the United States’ workforce, but hold 5% of science and engineering jobs, according to the National Science Foundation.
4 years ago
‘Silver tsunami’ of manufacturing retirements pushes Pa. to prioritize STEM education
The problem is especially dire in Berks County, where thousands of skilled manufacturing jobs need to be filled in coming years as baby boomers retire.
5 years ago
Listen 4:47After 36 years, a girl is the middle school math champ
In March, Vivian Loh became the first girl ever to win the Pennsylvania MATHCOUNTS competition.
5 years ago
Cheyney University launches two institutes as part of school’s reinvention
After facing several years of falling enrollment and financial instability, Cheyney University is looking to remake itself by playing to its strengths.
6 years ago
One reason students aren’t prepared for STEM careers? No physics in high school.
A shortage of physics teachers limits physics-taking, which limits the number of physics teachers
6 years ago
More girls in the engineering career pipeline makes the world a better place
We are nearing that tipping point where women no longer feel isolated or lonely. We want to make it “normal” for women to choose engineering.
6 years ago
Philly launches effort to expand K-12 computer science classes
The project, called CS4Philly, is aimed at encouraging students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
6 years ago