For women in STEM, seeing themselves in the media is rare. As of 2023, 72% of young women and girls said they wish there were more STEM women characters in movies and TV. But when they do, the impact ...

The story uses young female protagonists and practical problem-solving to encourage early interest in engineering and ...

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced its seventh annual list of “Best STEM Books K-12.” This list—selected by volunteer educators and ...

CANTON TWP. – Valerie Thompkins grew up reading and loving books but rarely came across picture books that featured a little girl who looked look her. She's endeavoring to change that with her new ...

Every year on April 23, World Book Day highlights the importance of books. Why April 23? It happens to be the day three great writers share, William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Inca ...

With a new academic year on the horizon, and educators and librarians on the lookout for fresh classroom and library materials, we asked publishers to share their insights into the STEM/STEAM category ...

Evan Scannapieco, an associate professor at the ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration, is reaching out to other ASU community members to form a network aimed at developing more inclusive science ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A Black author is leading a new push to get kids of color into STEM fields. Before Neil Thompson was a children's author, he was a biomedical engineer. "I worked on spinal implants, ...

Engineering professor co-edits book exploring experiences of queer and trans community and their allies in post-secondary STEM settings. Chemical and Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Kelly ...

STEM education first edged into a brighter spotlight when it was listed among the many priorities of the America COMPETES Act of 2007. With the regular appearance of STEM/STEAM programs and festivals ...

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced its eighth annual list of “Best STEM Books K-12” selected by volunteer educators and assembled in ...