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NASA Helps Connect Astronomers and Community Colleges Across the Nation
NASA Helps Connect Astronomers and Community Colleges Across the Nation NASA has partnered with the American Astronomical Society (AAS) to bring top astronomy researchers into community colleges across the United States through the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship Program. The program, which began in 2024, matches community colleges with SMEs from top universities like Stanford and […]
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Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed
Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed Women in STEM fields face numerous challenges, including bias, stereotypes, and workplace cultures that hinder their success, leading to underrepresentation and high turnover rates. The “Tools for Women in STEM” course aims to empower women with tools and strategies to […]
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Jack Kaye Retires After a Storied Career at NASA
Jack Kaye Retires After a Storied Career at NASA Jack Kaye, NASA’s Associate Director for Research, Earth Science Division, has retired after 42 years of service to the agency. Kaye’s career at NASA spans multiple roles, including researcher, program scientist, and deputy director, where he focused on helping early-career investigators secure their first awards and […]
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Rethinking engineering education: Why focusing on learning preferences matters for diversity
Rethinking engineering education: Why focusing on learning preferences matters for diversity Engineering programs have struggled to boost diversity, with underrepresented groups making up only a small percentage of STEM degree recipients and workers. The traditional approach to teaching engineering courses, focusing on individual learning styles, has been shown to be ineffective in promoting diversity and […]
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New York Math Teacher Measures Trees & Grows Scientists with GLOBE
New York Math Teacher Measures Trees & Grows Scientists with GLOBE A New York math teacher, Ms. Deanna Danke, has been using the GLOBE Observer Trees Tool to teach her students about trigonometry and tree height measurements. Her students’ data collection efforts have provided valuable insights that coincide with NASA satellite instruments, allowing for a […]
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GLOBE Mission Earth Supports Career Technical Education
GLOBE Mission Earth Supports Career Technical Education GLOBE Mission Earth (GME) supports career technical education (CTE) programs by connecting students to real-world science and NASA data, making science more relevant and engaging. GME’s integration of GLOBE protocols in CTE programs helps students develop essential skills like data literacy, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication, which are […]
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GLOBE, NASA, and the Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School in Queens, New York
GLOBE, NASA, and the Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School in Queens, New York A high school teacher, Ms. Deanna Danke, partnered with NASA to engage her students in scientific investigations that connected to their everyday lives. Her students participated in collecting tree height data using the GLOBE Observer Trees Tool, which provided valuable contributions to […]
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NASA Science Supports Data Literacy for K-12 Students
NASA Science Supports Data Literacy for K-12 Students NASA supports data literacy for K-12 students through various initiatives, including Science Activation programs and partnerships with educators and researchers. The Data Science Education K-12: Research to Practice Conference was held in February 2025, featuring presentations from NASA’s Science Activation program and other partners on topics such […]
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The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time?
The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time? Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems. These tiny but essential components make the information age possible, whether they’re supporting lifesaving hospital equipment or facilitating […]
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