Did you know that the cell phone you have in your pocket has more computing power than NASA had when they landed a man on the moon in 1969? Technological innovation is the knowledge of the future and we must … Read more
Math skills provide students with the foundation for problem-solving and reasoning abilities as well as develop logic and critical thinking skills. Math also helps students learn basic life skills such as telling time, valuing money and following a recipe. However, sometimes … Read more
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration … Read more
Arizona SciTech Festival Director, Jeremy Babendure, Ph.D., talks to Sonoran Living about the importance of STEM education to the future success of our state. Scroll down to see Dr. Babendure answer viewer questions. The Arizona SciTech Festival showcases Arizona as … Read more
The following was sent out recently by the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence: Now Accepting Applications for Technology Grants! The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence invites afterschool programs statewide to apply for one of five $1,500 grants being awarded to … Read more
The following article appeared in the Friday, July 1 edition of The Phoenix Business Journal: The health care industry in Arizona and across the nation is experiencing significant change. The change comes from innovation within the industry, consumer demands as … Read more
UPDATE: The interactive feature of the program has been closed, but you can continue to watch and share “Education and the Economy.” Please note, you will no longer be able to participate in the text portion of the program. Cox … Read more
Did your school have a robotics team? Some of Arizona’s most innovative students, ages 9 to 14, will compete this month in the Arizona FIRST® LEGO® League Championship Tournament, where they will build, design, and program robots to complete various … Read more
Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) and its public and private partners launched an initiative to develop a statewide STEM Agenda in an effort to provide greater focus to business, philanthropic and educational resources being invested in the advancement of science, technology, … Read more
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