Ohio’s Fairview High School has launched a new freshman biology project that involves investigating how climate change affects the evolution of animals. According to educator Andy Bruening, the school’s projects on animal evolution were tired and in need of modernizing. In response, Bruening and fellow biology teacher, Colleen Sliwinski, created a project in which can choose to study either birds…
In early 2023, the NeuroMaker team had the pleasure of partnering with Paterson Public Schools to provide a STEM-centric day where students were exposed to robotics via the NeuroMaker HAND and Brain-Computer Interface via the NeuroMaker BCI headband. Feedback from both students and teachers was overwhelmingly positive and NeuroMaker is looking forward to a continuing and expanding partnership with the…
Katie Taladay: STEMworks continues to thrive – even during a pandemic Katie Taladay is the Director of Education and Workforce Development for he Maui Economic Development Boards’ STEMworks program. STEMworks is a Hawaii-based non-profit workforce development organization providing training, curricula, and resources, for teachers, students, STEM professionals, volunteers, and everyone passionate about getting children eager to learn about science, technology,…
Creating a successful STEM program. Noelle Bradshaw, a 4th-grade educator using NeuroMaker has been teaching for 23 years, and still loves the ever-changing landscape of education while building the camaraderie within a classroom. NeuroMaker in Summer Camp Along with running STEM classes during a school year, Noelle also teaches innovative science activities at her district’s summer camp. Bradshaw chose NeuroMaker…
Cultivating Creative Confidence to Tackle the Challenges of the Future Mrs. Alanna Wellwood has the daunting task of bringing innovation to the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, (STS). This job title covers a wide landscape: education technology, overseeing hybrid learning, and student digital skills mastery, to name a few of her responsibilities. But due to her enthusiasm and dedication to education, she takes…
Rural Tech-Forward Montana School District Embraces AI and Robotics Too often, rural schools and communities, especially those heavily supported by agriculture, find themselves behind the curve on technology. But now, as the use of technology, drones, robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ag continues to rise, it’s more important than ever that districts prepare their students for this shift. Sidney…
Cracking the Code: How to Build a Thriving and Inclusive STEM Program It is impossible to not get excited about STEM when talking with Dr. John Omundsen and Kathleen Paul-Evans from Oasis Charter Schools. These innovative educators are passionate about sharing their knowledge regarding their journey into creating an inclusive and successful STEM program. Omundsen, Director of K-12 STEM Education,…
Western New York, May 3, 2022 – WNY STEM Hub has announced a long-term strategic partnership with NeuroMaker to benefit the STEM community. The partnership will connect the community of Western New York with the broader world of STEM technologies and career opportunities in the 21st-century economy. Collaboration with industry, community, educational, and technology leaders will be at the core…
Kate Dehbashi teaches 8th grade computer science and robotics classes at Hale Charter Academy in Woodland Hills, one of the many schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Hale started an engineering design, information and communication technologies CTE pathways program about 5 years ago, and their school has been working with different STEM products since then. This past Fall…
Joe Corsi is a first-year science and mathematics educator at East Boston High School. At the school, he works with STEAM Scholars, a group dedicated to preparing students for careers in STEM while providing opportunities to learn about different pathways within STEAM. The group also helps them with resume building and interview skills so they can apply for internships. Corsi…
