Computer science has gone mainstream in US education, yet young women are still underrepresented in Missouri
ScholarshipInstitute.org analyzed Code.org’s 2024 State of Computer Science Education report to look at computer science offerings in Missouri and why the gender gap persists.
NYC teens reveal what they’re smoking, drinking — and hiding from their parents
Zyns are in, cigarettes are back, everyone’s on amphetamines and drinking alcohol is done, Manhattan teens report. As for vaping? “I’d say it’s more of a middle school thing at this ...
Local News Matters on MSN8h
West Contra Costa Unified embraces STEM education with new science building opening
West Contra Costa Unified School District has unveiled its newest science building for middle and high schoolers. The ...
Nature17h
Why is mathematics education failing some of the world’s most talented children?
A study shines a light on the remarkable arithmetic skills that young people acquire outside formal schooling. Education must ...
Princeton University6d
Paul Benacerraf, preeminent philosopher of mathematics, Princeton alumnus and ‘life-changing teacher,’ dies at 93
His two early papers “What Numbers Could Not Be” (1965) and “Mathematical Truth” (1973) became instant classics. The second ...
New York Daily News13d
NYC students have regained ground lost during the pandemic, but reading scores remain stubbornly low
In 2022, the last year the test was given, fourth-grade math scores plummeted by 9 points — a record drop since the National Center for ... adopted the so-called “science of reading” before ...
Science News14d
Free science resources for educators and parents
We can help! Science News Explores and the Science News in High Schools Digital Library offer a variety of free, age-appropriate STEM resources for kids from fifth through 12th grades. Stay up to ...
Hoodline15d
UPDATE: NYPD on the Hunt for Slash Attack Suspect Following Manhattan Subway and Nightclub Incidents
A string of slashing incidents in Manhattan this past week has authorities on high alert, as the NYPD seeks information on a suspect wanted in connection with an assault on the "6" train and an ...
University of Houston15d
White House Recognizes UH’s Donna Stokes for Excellence in STEM Mentoring
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) were awarded to a who’s who of scholars, scientists, educators and researchers. Among this year’s ...
Belgrade News15d
'We need volunteers': Manhattan Senior Center puts out call for help
The Manhattan Senior Center is seeking volunteers to help with its local outreach and operations. “We need volunteers,” the local senior center said in a social media post.
The Conversation20d
Philanthropy provides $30B annually for science and health research − funding that tends to stay local
Here are three examples. While on average only 2% of foundation funding for science and health research went to support work in the state of Washington, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ...
Bethel University20d
Department of Math and Computer Science
In Bethel’s Department of Math and Computer Science, you’ll explore math and computer science in a vibrant, welcoming community. In theoretical and practical classes, you’ll learn how to use ...