Tag - Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math (STEAM)

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Using a floating classroom to inspire future stewards

The Lake Champlain basin is home to nearly 500,000 people in Vermont and New York, with almost half of this population relying on the lake for their drinking water. The lake also supports the region’s economy through jobs, recreation and enjoyment, all of which rely on current and future generations to maintain and protect the water’s quality and access.   University [...]

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Vermont youths build self-confidence, skills in robotics program

Robotics is a fun way to introduce youths to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Its hands-on learning approach to designing, building, programming and testing robots to solve a challenge or complete a task fosters creativity and innovation. In the past two years, University of Vermont 4-H has partnered with the university’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences to provide [...]

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Inclusive initiative boosts interest in science among minority and female students

The underrepresentation of women and minorities in agriculture, natural resources and human sciences prompted a response from Mississippi State University Extension (MSU). Acknowledging the challenges faced by rural students, including limited academic resources and exposure to STEM careers, MSU launched the Women and Minorities in STEM project. The initiative aimed to bridge the diversity gap by providing online and in-person [...]

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Illinois program prepares high schoolers for college success

Getting a college degree can significantly boost one’s career and income prospects. But many students who start college drop out and don’t finish — a phenomenon many experts believe stems from barriers to accessing resources that could aid their academic success. Additionally, it’s not uncommon for high schoolers who intend to apply for college to never actually do so, [...]

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