Program launches younger students into STEM
Two Kentucky elementary schools participated in a pilot of a new STEM-based elementary school curriculum from Project Lead the Way.
Teachers hope camp experience pays off in the classroom
Space camp participants say students will benefit from teamwork and excitement in the classroom.
OP mentoring sessions spur students to pursue STEM careers
In 2012, Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday talked with sophomore Alex Kearns about his future college and career plans during Operation Preparation at Gallatin County High School. Photo by Amy Wallot, March 15, 2012 Students who were sophomores participating in Kentucky’s first Operation Preparation back in 2012 will be graduating high school in a few months. Two of [...]
STEM opportunity for middle school girls
The Bluegrass Central branch of the American Association of University Women will host one of 10 national Tech Savvy programs, the association’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program for young women. The hands-on workshop for middle school girls in grades 6-9 and their parents will be held at Kentucky State University on May 17. The Bluegrass Central branch includes [...]
STEM program grant opportunity
The Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE) has received a grant from the National Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) to provide technical assistance and professional development to districts to work with non-traditional students in the STEM programs. NAPE sent applications for the professional development grants to the district CTE coordinators on January 7. For any questions regarding the application, contact [...]
Robot breathes new life into learning
Bullitt Lick Middle School students get unique and interactive experience with programmable robot.
Mini-grants available to increase girls’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
The Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative, a statewide initiative to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is currently offering mini-grants of up to $1,000. Teachers, community groups and other organizations committed to collaborating, informing and motivating girls are encouraged to apply. The grants are funded in collaboration with the Kentucky National Science Foundation (NSF) Experimental [...]
Conducting code in classrooms
Hour of Code initiative strives to spark computer science interest in students of all ages.
STEM meeting in Louisville
A STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Consortium meeting will be held Oct. 17 in Louisville. This meeting, open to the public, will feature discussions of issues related to the development and delivery of accessible curricular content in the STEM areas of the Core Curriculum. The discussion panel will include some of the leading experts on STEM access from around [...]
Full STEAM ahead
STEAM students are on the fast track to college- and career-readiness.