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4 innovative technology initiatives on campuses today

September 15, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

As the school year gets underway across the nation, many institutions are launching new technology initiatives and programs designed to improve teaching and learning. Educators love to share…

Can more be done to retain women in engineering?

September 14, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

The numbers are a stark reminder that there is much work to be done to bring gender balance to the fields of engineering and technology. According to the…

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5 tools to leverage augmented reality

September 9, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

It's fair to say that augmented reality has moved from a cool technology that might be neat for students to try to a credible teaching tool that fits…

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Toyota gives U. Michigan $22M for robotics research

August 15, 2016 by Greg Gardner, Detroit Free Press

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Effort boosts access to STEM courses, individualized learning

July 11, 2016 by Laura Ascione

A new collaboration will offer schools science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs for students with proven-effective online STEM tools and courses, as well as expert teachers. Connections…

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Startling data reveals computer science education conundrum–and why it matters

July 7, 2016July 6, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Hundreds of thousands of computer science jobs with six-figure salaries remain unfilled across the nation, due in large part to a deficit of students pursuing computer science education…

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NASA awards grants for STEM education programs

June 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has selected two minority serving institutions for cooperative agreement awards totaling approximately $1 million to help strengthen science, technology, engineering…

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Hands-on science courses could boost STEM retention, grad rates

June 21, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

College students who are enrolled in engaging science courses that allow them to conduct scientific research early on are more likely to graduate and earn STEM degrees, according…

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Why do women leave engineering?

June 16, 2016 by Peter Dizikes, MIT News

Women who go to college intending to become engineers stay in the profession less often than men. Why is this? While multiple reasons have been offered in the…

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6 ways to improve higher-ed computer science

June 14, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

U.S. schools should make every effort to expand computer science education to keep up with workforce demands, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation…

4 innovative technology initiatives on campuses today

Can more be done to retain women in engineering?

5 tools to leverage augmented reality

Toyota gives U. Michigan $22M for robotics research

Effort boosts access to STEM courses, individualized learning

Startling data reveals computer science education conundrum–and why it matters

NASA awards grants for STEM education programs

Hands-on science courses could boost STEM retention, grad rates

Why do women leave engineering?

Gale Digital Scholar Lab Expands to Help Students Present and Share Digital Humanities Research

APM Steam Offers Unparalleled Heat Exchanger Assessment and Testing Services for Colleges and Universities

College of Charleston Launches Two New Schools

Cyber Attacks on Colleges and Universities: How Businesses Help Safeguard Higher Education from Cyber Threats

Laramie County Community College to Unveil New SmartCIM 4.0 from Intelitek

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