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Northern Illinois University's Summer Camps are back for 2024!
Considering a summer camp in areas of visual effects, engineering, drones, gaming, photography, or science? Check out Northern Illinois University's residential summer camp options for students entering grade 6-9.
Check them out at: https://niusteamcamps.com/middle-school-camps/
Considering a summer camp in areas of visual effects, engineering, drones, gaming, photography, or science? Check out Northern Illinois University's residential summer camp options for students entering grade 6-9.
Check them out at: https://niusteamcamps.com/middle-school-camps/
Engineering Summer Camps
This camp directory lists some of the summer camps for K-12 students in engineering in Illinois. The directory lists camps that have been hosted by universities and research centers in the past. Please note that all camps may not be offered every year and that new camps and programs are currently being added.
http://www.engineeringedu.com/store/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=28
This camp directory lists some of the summer camps for K-12 students in engineering in Illinois. The directory lists camps that have been hosted by universities and research centers in the past. Please note that all camps may not be offered every year and that new camps and programs are currently being added.
http://www.engineeringedu.com/store/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=28
Top 25 STEM Jobs for 2024, from US News & World Report: https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-stem-jobs
What STEM jobs might be right for you? Check out the STEMJobs website for description, salary, and education info on many different STEM careers.
https://www.stemjobs.com/stem-student-portal/
What STEM jobs might be right for you? Check out the STEMJobs website for description, salary, and education info on many different STEM careers.
https://www.stemjobs.com/stem-student-portal/
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The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is the nation’s premier science competition for grades 5-8. This one-of-a-kind video competition has sparked the imaginations of hundreds of thousands of students and enhanced science exploration, innovation and communication across the United States.
Students, grades 5-8, are invited to create a 1-2 minute video describing a new, innovative solution that could solve an everyday problem. Ten finalists will be chosen for their passion for science, spirit of innovation and ingenuity, and effective communication skills. Thousands of students nationwide have participated in the competition and winners have gone on to do some amazing things; including speak in front of members of Congress, work with the nation's top scientists, and pursue academic careers in the sciences.
http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com/
Students, grades 5-8, are invited to create a 1-2 minute video describing a new, innovative solution that could solve an everyday problem. Ten finalists will be chosen for their passion for science, spirit of innovation and ingenuity, and effective communication skills. Thousands of students nationwide have participated in the competition and winners have gone on to do some amazing things; including speak in front of members of Congress, work with the nation's top scientists, and pursue academic careers in the sciences.
http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com/
10 Under 20: Successful and Young in STEM - A lot of people say that kids can’t make an impact, but looking at this list of 10 under 20, there are quite a few teens in STEM who are making an impact. Read on and be inspired.
_ http://stemjobs.com/10-20-successful-young-stem/ |
The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs of 2023 - Knowable Magazine looked back over its articles and canvassed editorial committee members from the 51 academic journals — covering analytical chemistry to vision science — published by Knowable’s parent company, Annual Reviews. From good news to bad, from novel vaccines to insect invaders, here are 12 newsworthy developments from 2023. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/a-look-at-the-top-science-stories-and-breakthroughs-of-2023#:~:text=In%20June%2C%20researchers%20unveiled%20a,of%20them%20new%20to%20science. Top 100 Careers of 2024 according to US News & World Report - The highest-paying jobs in America are mostly in in STEM fields, particularly medicine.
https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs CNET Magazine; Jan 19, 2015:
World's first 3D-printed apartment building constructed in China A Chinese company has successfully 3D printed a five-story apartment building and a 1,100 square metre villa from a special print material. http://www.cnet.com/news/worlds-first-3d-printed-apartment- building-constructed-in-china/ |
2015 STEM Jobs Approved Colleges List
It’s never too soon to start planning your stem career — and that means choosing the best schools that are focused on preparing you for STEM jobs. StemJobs.com has done the research and these are the best of the best.These STEM Jobs Approved schools understand the importance of aligning their programs to high demand, high paying STEM jobs and helping their students achieve those career aspirations. See the list at:
http://stemjobs.com/2015-stem-jobs-approved-colleges/?utm_source=STEM+Jobs+Main+Newsletter&utm_campaign=714c77678d-STEM_Jobs_Approved12_2_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_19010077d0-714c77678d-186704705&goal=0_19010077d0-714c77678d-186704705
It’s never too soon to start planning your stem career — and that means choosing the best schools that are focused on preparing you for STEM jobs. StemJobs.com has done the research and these are the best of the best.These STEM Jobs Approved schools understand the importance of aligning their programs to high demand, high paying STEM jobs and helping their students achieve those career aspirations. See the list at:
http://stemjobs.com/2015-stem-jobs-approved-colleges/?utm_source=STEM+Jobs+Main+Newsletter&utm_campaign=714c77678d-STEM_Jobs_Approved12_2_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_19010077d0-714c77678d-186704705&goal=0_19010077d0-714c77678d-186704705
![]() Pruter's Posse! Twins Day May 2014 at Westview Hills Middle School, and the Fine Arts department "twinned" with our awesome Mr. Pruter, blue cups and all!
![]() NFL player and engineer: Can't promise football dedication will lead to pros,
but STEM focus will lead to career Even promising athletes need a strong "backup plan," and here's a great example, in a personal essay by engineer and former Atlanta Falcon William White. White is a regional vice president of Project Lead The Way, a national non-profit organization that provides STEM curricula to more than 5,000 elementary, middle and high schools, including ours. He played in the NFL for 11 seasons with the Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons. http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/get-schooled/2014/jul/13/nfl-player-and-engineer-cant-promise-football-dedi/ |
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STEM Voice™ Video Competition The STEM Voice™ Video Competition is nationwide opportunity for students in grades 5 - 12 to artistically explore the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The competition encourages creativity and the use of video to show how much students love STEM. Act it out, create an animation, sing it - but make sure it is appropriate for all ages. One semifinalist from middle school (grades 5-8) and one semifinalist from high school (grades 9-12) will be selected from each of the three regions. One National Grand Prize Winner will be selected from each of the semifinalist categories. Group entries must be part of a class project or school-affiliated club. Regional semi-finalists and one National Grand Prize group winners will be selected and award cash prizes to support the club and/or classroom STEM-related project materials. Entries will be accepted via the online form until April 18, 2016, 11:59PM PST. TO ENTER THE COMPETITION: Step 1: Be Creative. Tell us why STEM is important to you – OR - who your STEM hero is and why. Also be sure to include in your video what STEM is - OR - explore the interdisciplinary nature of STEM. Step 2: Create your video! Your video will be available on the CSBI website after uploading. Videos over 60 seconds will receive a zero, so make sure you’re under a minute! Step 3: Complete the application and upload your video. This application is required for all submissions. Please fill out the form with a parent, legal guardian or school representative - they will need to consent to a multimedia release and accept the terms and conditions. Once we announce the Regional Semifinalists we will add your video to our playlist housed at the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI) website. |