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STEM
Eva Sage-Gavin // Feb. 21, 2013 // 4:30 PM

There are hundreds of thousands of vacant jobs in the U.S., and employers are having a hard time finding the right people to fill them. More



Camila Bernal // Oct. 8, 2012 // 11:23 AM

At a Miami preschool, students are already getting a bilingual STEM education. More



Dean Kamen // Sep. 21, 2012 // 8:00 PM

CEO of FIRST Dean Kamen provides ways you can foster a child's interest in the sciences and math. More



Melissa Rey // Sep. 21, 2012 // 8:00 PM

Buick Achiever Scholarship Program National Winner Melissa Rey talks about growing up with dyslexia and loving science. More



Suzanne Harper and Frank Signorello // Sep. 21, 2012 // 8:00 PM

Suzanne Harper and Frank Signorello from Girl Scouts of the USA tell how to spark girls' interest in STEM areas. More



Jon Dudas // Sep. 13, 2012 // 9:21 PM

Success in STEM subjects requires students to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success. More



Adrian Carrasquillo // Jul. 25, 2012 // 1:00 PM

A Masters-to-PhD program that bridges students between two top universities has helped over 50 minority students earn their PhDs since 2004. More



Rebecca Lucore // Jun. 19, 2012 // 3:00 PM

Some introductory STEM courses are creating a “Social Darwinism” effect on women and underrepresented minorities. More



Rebecca Lucore // Jun. 12, 2012 // 11:45 AM

Four ideas for keeping students engaged in STEM subjects, from elementary school to STEM careers. More



Jane Doty MacKenzie // Mar. 8, 2012 // 10:16 AM

Girls’ interests in math and science are influenced by the world around them, so it’s important to expose them to successful women in STEM fields. More



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