Attention, Middle School Science Teachers: Northrop Grumman Foundation Teacher’s Academy Now Accepts Applications
Calling all middle school science teachers: Applications for the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teacher’s Academy, an innovative STEM-based teacher-training program, are now open. The program, designed for middle school teachers in grades fifth through eighth, was established to help enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence in science, technology, engineering and math, the company said. “We are
STEM Symposium Highlights: A Surprise Visit from Sally Ride
Benjamin Franklin wasn’t the STEM Symposium’s only blast from the past. Sally Ride (1951-2012), the first American woman in space, also stopped by. With her helmet in hand, Ride told students all about her two space flights in 1983 and 1984. Ride was training for her third mission in 1986 when the Challenger exploded, and was subsequently assigned to
K-12 STEM Symposium: Malaria Free World Founder Kritika Singh
Kritika Singh, a former student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and the founder of Malaria Free World, describes her nonprofit organization as an aim to raise awareness about the malaria epidemic. Malaria Free World also raises funds for malaria eradication efforts and has expanded internationally with champions who are very much
K-12 STEM Symposium Video: Siemens Government Technologies
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. was platinum sponsor of the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium for the opportunity to expose kids to its technologies, products and services. Scott Nadler, head of communications, suggests many of the important or high-paying jobs in the future are going to be in STEM-related fields. If kids are exposed to STEM as late
6 Steps to Success: Elevator-Pitch Style Advice for the Next-Gen Workforce
“Act like you know what you’re doing; ask questions like you don’t.” That was just one pearl of wisdom Ed Swallow, vice president at The Aerospace Corp., shared with 60 students and parents at WashingtonExec’s “Careers In STEM” workshop on Monday. Here are some other invaluable advice for those early in their careers: Know Your
K-12 STEM Symposium: STEAMtrix Founder Merci Best
As an exhibitor at the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium, Merci Best describes STEAMtrix as a STEM education program that incorporate the Arts. The organization is local to Richmond, Virginia but is looking to expand across the United States. Putting arts into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is a creative way to engage students and keep it interesting.
K-12 STEM Symposium Video: Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program
Fairfax Collegiate is an academic program that meets summer camp and summer school in the middle. It focuses on exposing students to additional experiences they wouldn’t typically have in the classroom. At the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium, the organization exposed students to a variety of STEM-related activities, such as programming games, robotics competitions and 3-D printers. As the largest
2016 K-12 STEM Symposium Video: Textbooks Africa’s Mission
Textbooks Africa is a nonprofit organization that bridges education and environment gaps by collecting used books, computers and school supplies to send to students in Africa. The founder of Textbooks Africa, an immigrant from Liberia, noticed books and school supplies being thrown out at her son’s school. She began to collect those books and supplies to
2016 K-12 STEM Symposium Highlight: Vencore’s Flight Simulators
Vencore, an information solutions, engineering and analysis company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, hosted a flight simulation program for kids at the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium. The company continues to teach children about mathematics, systems engineering and how to apply those subjects day-to-day through various community outreach programs as well as through its robust college internship program. The Annual
Fairfax Futures Unveils Free Online STEM Resource to Parents, Educators
The Fairfax Futures Annual Business Leaders Reception recently released a new STEM resource for parents. The online 12-page booklet titled “Building STEM Connections in Early Childhood” lists the benefits of incorporating STEM topics into a child’s education and provides ideas for adults on how to introduce the topics to children. This resource is designed for use
The Aerospace Corporation Demonstrates Drones at the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium
At the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium, The Aerospace Corporation completes research with satellite systems, including systems that specifically monitor Earth. Specialized drones can be up in the air for 10 minutes and they are able to carry 10 pounds. The Aerospace Corporation is able to put camera payloads on the drones for specific uses. While restrictions
2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Video: Tim Kaine on the Importance of STEM Education
Last week Tim Kaine of Virginia accepted his nomination as vice president of the United States on the Democratic ticket. In 2015 Senator Tim Kaine spoke at the 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium, along with is wife Ann Holton. At the time, Holton was Virginia’s Secretary of Education, under Governor Terry McAuliffe. As a deep supporter of STEM (science, technology,
Jeremy Shughart Set to Discuss STEM Education and Thomas Jefferson HS Admissions Process on July 14th
Jeremy Shughart is the director of Admissions for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). On July 14 you will find him at The Zone for an informal discussion on the importance of STEM education as well as his take on the admission process for TJ. TJ is considered to be one of nation’s
VIDEO: Re-Live the 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium in 6 Minutes
https://youtu.be/3ay-uP3AQ_A The 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium was held March 7, 2015, at the Nysmith School. Leidos served as the Presenting Sponsor and Vencore was the Platnium Sponsor. The free, all-day event featured hands-on experiments for children, government and industry exhibitors, student science fair projects and panel discussions with STEM stakeholders. Exhibitors and sponsors brought exciting activities
Keynote Speaker Dr. Evan Glazer Talks 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Theme: The Parent Factor: How to Engage Your Children in STEM
The 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium: The Parent Factor: How to Engage Your Children in STEM, scheduled for March 7 at the Nysmith School, in Herndon, Va., will feature keynote speaker Dr. Evan Glazer, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Principal. WashingtonExec spoke with Dr. Glazer about his upcoming speech, which is entitled, “The Tiger, Dolphin,
Google Innovation Evangelist and Public Sector CTO Michele Weslander Quaid Discusses how to Inspire the Next Generation into STEM
WashingtonExec interviewed Google executive Michele Weslander Quaid about how to move forward to address the STEM crisis. Michele talks about being a leader in her field that began with a childhood desire to become an astronaut, the importance of hands-on experiential learning to inspire students to pursue science, tech, engineering, and math, and the value
SAVE THE DATE: GMU to Host Inaugural Elementary and Middle School Science Fair April 5, 2014
George Mason University (GMU) will host the First Annual Elementary and Middle School Science Fair on April 5, 2014. The event invites participating schools to identify and enroll their top-performing K-8 students for competition in the fair. Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, a tenured mathematical sciences professor at George Mason University who serves as the Director of the
Lockheed Martin Sponsors Cool Careers in Cybersecurity for Girls Workshop at University of Maryland
University of Maryland College Park will welcome more than 350 middle school students at the Cool Careers in Cybersecurity for Girls Workshop sponsored by Lockheed Martin, in partnership with the Maryland Cybersecurity Center and the National CyberWatch Center. Hosted at the Riggs Alumni Center in College Park, Md., the Cool Careers in Cybersecurity for Girls
STEM Diversity Symposium Connects High School Seniors with Top Leaders in Industry and Congress
South Lakes High School recently announced that three seniors—Mahrukh Chowdan, Marli Saunders and Olivia Vita were chosen by the GEMS Club Initiative to attend the first-ever STEM Diversity Symposium on Capitol Hill to discuss the accomplishments women and minorities have made in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as well as the
Even Startups Can Provide STEM Grants – Wyolum CoFounder Justin Shaw Shares an Innovative Perspective
STEM leader Justin Shaw has turned his passions for math and electronics into a lucrative startup business that also gives back to the community by providing thousands of dollars each year in grant funding to young entrepreneurs. Wyolum has become profitable through innovative tech products designed in an open source environment. Investing profit into young
New Study Reveals Increasing Demand for STEM Workforce, Impact of Unfilled Positions
More new STEM jobs are being created than new non-STEM jobs today at U.S. Fortune 1000 companies, according to 67 percent of the respondents to the latest Bayer Corporation Facts of Science Education survey. The sample included talent recruiters from both STEM and non-STEM companies. Eighty-nine percent of the talent recruiters in this year’s survey
Lockheed Martin and Tech Council of Maryland Host Top Performing Students for Cyber Security Awareness Day
For the fourth consecutive year, Lockheed Martin, in partnership with the Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), brought together more than 200 top performing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) high school students to raise cyber security awareness and to promote education and careers in the field. “The interest in STEM-related majors
The Siemens Foundation Appoints David Etzwiler as CEO, Effective Oct. 22
David Etzwiler will join the Siemens Foundation as CEO, effective October 22, 2013. In this position, Etzwiler will oversee day-to-day operations of the organization while implementing a strategic vision that expands both the reach and the impact of the Foundation. “I really couldn’t be more excited to be joining the Siemens team. Siemens has such
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week, we caught up with Karen Trowbridge, Founder, President and CEO of Trowbridge & Trowbridge. Having started her firm at age 26, Trowbridge discussed where her entrepreneurial drive came from, the Women of the Small Business (WOSB) community and the lessons she’s learned since starting her business. To read more on Trowbridge, click here.
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