How exciting would the world be if everyone was either a scientist or mathematician? What would the world be like? Of course there will be a bountiful supply of scientific breakthroughs thank we can bank on, but what how will all of the other aspects of the world fare? As of currently, all across the country there has been a jolt of urgency for the incorporation of a more STEM based education in schools. A more “STEM” based education like the type described in We Can’t All Be Math Nerds and Science Geeks by Fareed Zakaria narrows student’s once broad-based learning foundation and directs it into a more specific line of learning, which is the reasoning behind Zakaria’s disapproval of the movement.
In addition to advocating for mental health, she also helps kids in STEM. Another way Ladeck is helping change the world for the better is by educating kids in STEM. STEM is an abbreviation for four connected areas of study: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Ladecky and Panasonic partnered in 2020 to educate kids in STEM. According to the Panasonic group website “Katie’s and Panasonic’s initial STEM program reached over 450,000 students and 7,500 educators in its first year.
I regard the STEM Academy as an extremely positive program that will significantly help my peers and myself in the future. Science has many stimulating topics that have helped our world to advance. The STEM program will definitely push me towards the science aspects of life, allowing me to become more educated in the subject. I hope to be able to join the STEM academy to gain more knowledge in the fields of science and math, to be able to collaborate with others more efficiently, work independently, and to be triumphant in being the best student I can. I want to achieve beyond what is expected in an average student and expand on all my skills.
Fortunately, I have been able to participate in STEM enrichment programs outside of my community such as NCSU’s Caldwell Fellows SATELLITE Camp, PARI Summer Space Camp Connect, and Appalachian Regional Commission-Oak Ridge Laboratory STEM Academy. These experiences were pivotal in the development of my passion for the preservation of the environment, ultimately leading me to pursue a career in a related field. Recognizing the need for more exposure to STEM within my community, I hope that with the knowledge, skill, and resources I gain from receiving the Goodnight Scholarship and education from NC State University, I can provide my community a gateway into gaining more knowledge about STEM and what it has to offer. I hope that I can use my experience to be a motivator for students throughout my community, supporting them to participate in STEM opportunities through
I’ve seen students struggle with being literate and numerate so I’m not even sure they could begin to concern themselves with becoming competent in STEM fields during high school. It would seem that educators might be more helpful to encourage students to use high school to build a breadth of knowledge in many different areas, knowing that college will be the time to build depth. High school could be used to develop the basics and apply elements from many, non-science fields to their work similar to a liberal arts approach. Providing students with a broad-based high school foundation before entering college would help develop them into well-rounded students prepared for whichever program they choose whether it’s a STEM program or not.
Through almost four years of high school, I thoroughly believe that STEM has arguably taught me the most valuable and most practical skills I will ever receive throughout my lifetime and one of those many skills is
However, this issue does not deter me in any way; in fact, it serves as quite the catalyst. My passion for engineering inspires me to promote this field. Through my actions in high school, I have encouraged many young women to explore careers in STEM. Through my mentoring of fourth grade girls, I excite them to pursue their interests in math and science.
Everyone knows the chant from the introduction of the show Bill Nye the Science Guy. For some, Bill Nye is the reason they became interested in science in the first place to make a career out of it. Positive role models like Bill Nye can make a huge difference in a child’s interest in STEM education. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Sometimes Arts is included, changing the acronym to STEAM.
Many American schools have transitioned their curriculum from a combination of ELA (English, Language Arts) and STEM to primarily STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Many have taken different stances on this educational transition, including groups that believe only ELA, only STEM, or a combination of both STEM and ELA should be the curriculum in all American schools. There is a plethora of pros and cons for each style of education, and differences are immense. Many believe that kids should primarily learn STEM in high school because many jobs are centered around STEM topics. Students also struggle most with science, technology, engineering, and math more often than they struggle with english and language arts.
Emely Tobar Professor Mendoza GWS 300 OL December 6, 2014 The Pursuit for Higher Learning STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These are very significant careers in the work force; but there is one problem, very little women take part in these careers, let alone Latina women. This is why five Latina women went on a mission to inspire and empower Latinas to pursue, thrive, and advance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. MIT Latina alumnae who had one goal for young women founded this organization; specifically for Latina women to break out of the barrier for careers that society expects them to pursue.
Educators should remember that topics in the STEM field are interconnected. A mathematical topic may align with the properties of matter in science, or conducting a scientific experiment may require technological skills to analyze and interpret data and statistics. Engineers, for example, utilize mathematical reasoning and scientific understanding to create new products and harness technology in the 21st century (Pearson et al.,
Some researchers believe that the best way to succeed in the STEM fields is to have a diverse education background including studies in math, science, and fine arts. One study conducted a survey asking the question “Should arts and crafts be a part of STEM education?” The response was that 82% of scientists affirmed the question. Their reasoning behind their answer is that the arts provide a path towards higher level thinking and problem solving (Root-Bernstein). This idea is mirrored and explained in an article that discusses the effects of the fine arts on the brain.
I feel once accepted into Riverside STEM Academy High school, the school will offer me the capabilities of learning the skills needed for my future that I am wanting to pursue. With my plan to be an engineer with the Walt Disney Company, “Imagineer”. STEM can provide me the classes, tools, and teachers to help me learn the needed knowledge in engineering. My goal to be a success in innovation meets the same idea of STEM’S vision of what they try to accomplish with their students. Because I was fortunate enough to go to the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, and there I experience the “magic” that set the foundation of my interest and fascination in theme park rides and attractions.
As a dreamer and queer woman of color, pursuing a career in STEM has been quite challenging. But I have never let anything get in the way of reaching my goals and dreams. I have swam against the current in order to be where I am today, where I have dreamt of being. I am currently a second year student at Trinity Washington University majoring in biochemistry and minoring in mathematics. I am a dedicated student and an analytical and skilled critical thinker who is eager to learn.
Evolving methodologies for curriculum and instruction are essential to improving how we educate. McMillian positions that essential to this is understanding the value of scientific inquiry. He explains, “the principles of scientific inquiry provide the foundation for conducting studies…analyzing educational problems, making decisions, and designing, conducting, reporting, and evaluating” (McMillian, 2016, p. 7) to provide significant benefits for engaging students and affecting achievement. Among the changing methodologies is the consensus that the use of STEM-education concepts are necessary to prepare students for 21st century skill-building. Subsequently, this has led to an instructional methodology that highlights math-centered curriculum, and the instruction of science and technology as independent of core content.
