Tag: STEM

Detroit nonprofit introduces underrepresented children to STEM careers

Good News Notes: “The Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) has spent more that 40 years introducing children to STEM careers. While the fall session just wrapped up, it’s not too late to enroll you child in the virtual spring program. Nonprofit DAPCEP helps about 11,000 underrepresented students across southeast Michigan each year discover careers…

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Hawaii Island student innovators tackle plastic pollution

Good News Notes: “Several Hawaii Island student teams worked diligently from January-April to develop ideas for how to help solve one of the island’s urgent environmental problems. They competed in The Success Factory — NexTech’s Fish Tank, the first STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) competition of its kind on Hawaii Island designed to empower…

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S.T.E.M Fest Helps Ignite the Fun of Learning

Good News Notes: “New Tech Institute held a S.T.E.M Fest for families in Evansville Saturday. S.T.E.M stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The goal of the fest is to help inspire children to become involved and enjoy the subjects. Organizers say the event really helps students and families participate in hands-on activities and exhibits…

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$25K donation will help Medford Lakes school open lab

 Good News Notes: “A computer lab is one thing, but imagine what a $25,000 boost could do to those plans.” “The Medford Lakes school district’s new labfor science, technology, engineering, art, and math is becoming a reality thanks to a $25,000 donation from ShopRite of Medford. “ “Dent expects the room to be fully equipped by…

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