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Robot Roundup

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Robots can do some crazy things. Follow our coverage of the scary/cool/strange things these electric creatures are doing today, and what these bots might be doing in the future.
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STEM Education and Careers

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Edmonds Community College received a $592,240 grant from the National Science Foundation to provide scholarships and support to students studying science, technology, engineering, and math.

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What most schools don't teach

What most schools don't teach | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

“I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer
because it teaches you how to think.” 
— STEVE JOBS, THE LOST INTERVIEW

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Terrace high school students finish strong in technology competitions

Terrace high school students finish strong in technology competitions | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
Nineteen members of the Mountlake Terrace High School TSA, led by faculty advisor Mark Burbank, participated in the Western Washington Regional TSA Competition on Feb. 2 at Jackson High School in Mill Creek.
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DesignCon 2013′s clues to encouraging STEM education | SiliconBeat

Anybody who doubts the importance of role models in encouraging kids to tackle the tough subjects of science, technology, engineering and math should consider what kids themselves say about how they got interested in the fields.

DesignCon 2013 invited a panel of high school and college students to share their thoughts at the annual chip designer confab in Silicon Valley and several of them mentioned teachers and parents as influences, according to the EE Times. (Who knew?)

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A Dream Deferred: How access to STEM is denied to many students before they get in the door good.

A Dream Deferred: How access to STEM is denied to many students before they get in the door good. | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

This conversation about the role of privilege and access to STEM by diverse students is an important one. Miriam Goldstein at Deep Sea News and author  DNLee both have been very active in science outreach to under-served (and urban) initiating these conversations in our respective scientific spheres...

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How Paul Larsen Reinvented the SailBoat | Autopia | Wired.com

How Paul Larsen Reinvented the SailBoat | Autopia | Wired.com | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
When Paul Larsen decided to sail faster than physics would allow, he had only one choice: Reinvent the boat.Photo: Jonathan Torgovnik; Reportage: Getty Im
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Robot Roundup

Robot Roundup | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
Robots can do some crazy things. Follow our coverage of the scary/cool/strange things these electric creatures are doing today, and what these bots might be doing in the future.
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ScienceDump | Daily science + art = inspiration

ScienceDump | Daily science + art = inspiration | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
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Design in the age of 3-D printing - October 2012

Design in the age of 3-D printing - October 2012 | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

Mechanical Engineering Magazine's Hod Lipson writes about how 3d printing is influencing fabrication....

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Microsoft Sends Engineers to Schools to Encourage the Next Generation

Microsoft Sends Engineers to Schools to Encourage the Next Generation | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
Microsoft is taking an unusual approach to tackling a shortage of computer science graduates — one of the most serious issues facing the technology industry, and a broader challenge for the nation’s economy.

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Invitation to the IDSA Design Learning Challenge 2013 | Creative Thinkers. Innovative Outcomes. | Industrial Designers Society of America - IDSA

Invitation to the IDSA Design Learning Challenge 2013 | Creative Thinkers. Innovative Outcomes. | Industrial Designers Society of America - IDSA | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

In partnership with the National Art Education Association, IDSA invites all K-12 grades 5-12* educators (as facilitators), their students (as learners), college design students and design practitioners to participate in the Design Learning Challenge 2013.

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Computer Science & Engineering U of Washington - Open House

Computer Science & Engineering U of Washington - Open House | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

WHAT: Participate in hands-on activities and visit research labs to find out what computer science is all about! UW Computer Science & Engineering students, faculty and academic advisors along with representatives from local technology companies will introduce you to the broad range of problems computer science can address.

WHO: Middle and high school students and their families.

WHEN: 1pm - 3pm on Saturday, December 8th, 2012

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Washington Pilots Association 12-18 students Aviation Academy

Washington Pilots Association  12-18 students Aviation Academy | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

The Aviation Academy, located at Snohomish County Airport/Paine Field in Everett, WA, is for all students, ages 13 through 18, who are curious about aviation....

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small computers for art and science

small computers for art and science | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
Small computers for art and science (super cool.#microcontrollers #DIY #homeimprovement http://t.co/LjKjMf2P...)...

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10 Amazing Jobs You Could Land With the Right STEM Education

10 Amazing Jobs You Could Land With the Right STEM Education | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

Science, technology, engineering and math have earned a "nerdy" reputation, but these jobs are proof that STEM is a killer career choice. Below, we highlight 10 cool STEM jobs you should be jealous of. (And soon you could be an asteroid hunter!) Know someone else with a sweet science or tech gig? Let us know in the comments.

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High School Programming Contest: PLU

High School Programming Contest: PLU | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

The contest brings together talented students from high schools throughout the state of Washington to compete in a spirit of fun. The contest will test their programming skills and problem solving ability.

The competition lasts three hours, during which time each team tries to solve several (usually six-ten) computer programming problems using any of a number of programming languages (e.g., Java, C/C++).

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After-school programs crucial in STEM education

After-school programs crucial in STEM education | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

A recent survey of after-school providers by the Afterschool Alliance identified a consensus on the most achievable STEM outcomes for students who participate in after-school programs. They include boosting student interest in STEM, engaging students in STEM activities and learning to value the goals of STEM education.

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TEDxBaltimore highlights importance of STEM education

TEDxBaltimore highlights importance of STEM education | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
Science and math education has to be about more than complicated formulas and lengthy...
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STEM Is the Key to Stronger Education

All American children deserve this opportunity, not just those who demonstrate an early aptitude or who are fortunate to attend such forward-looking schools.
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Sick Science!™ - YouTube

Sick Science!™ - YouTube | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
Videos and cool science experiments from Steve Spangler and SteveSpanglerScience.com...

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Energizing Their Way to the Finish Line - ASME

Energizing Their Way to the Finish Line - ASME | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
Engineering students from across the globe competed in Energy Relay –the 2012 ASME Student Design Competition–held in conjunction with the Society's 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition.
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A Letter on STEM Education to America's Parents

A Letter on STEM Education to America's Parents | The state of STEM | Scoop.it
  On the morning of Thursday, December 6th, CSPC released 'A Letter on STEM Education for America's Parents' at the American Association for the...
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Been thinking about volunteering at a local school?

Whether you want to volunteer in a kindergarten or high school classroom or anywhere in between, it can be confusing without having a plan. Get started with the Engineers as Educators workshop, Saturday December 8th.

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Puget Sound Computer Science Teachers Association: Programming Contests

Puget Sound Computer Science Teachers Association: Programming Contests | The state of STEM | Scoop.it

WHO Computer Science Students
WHAT A contest where CS students spend 3 hours solving programming problems in teams of 1-3 people with 1 computer using the programming language of their choice.
WHERE UW, Paul Allen Center for CSE (Directions & Parking)
WHEN December and also next April
WHY To allow Computer Science students to use the skills gained in class to compete for medals, prizes, and HONOR. :-)

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Scholarships to increase to $5,000 from $1,000 in Washington State

Next school year, nearly 1,900 Washington students will get $5,000 scholarships to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, math and health care.
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