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STEM & Sports The emphasis on STEM education has gained traction in recent years and it does not show any signs of slowing down. With …
What is STEM? The term STEM was introduced in 2001 by the U.S National Science Foundation. It is broadly defined as the education of science, …
What is a mentor Mentors have always been a part of society. You see examples of this in your own life, movies, and history courses. …
Making STEM fun and exciting is what STEM Sports® is all about. We are huge advocates of bringing STEM education outside of the classroom, whether …
STEM Sports® provides turnkey sports-based supplemental curricula for K-8 students to drive hands-on STEM learning in classrooms and after-school programs across the globe. We currently …
The importance of quality STEM education has been on the rise in schools and after-school programs across the country. This is likely due to the …
When thinking about the health of a child, it is not enough to just think about one aspect. There are physical and mental health concerns. …
Introduction: Oftentimes, school is seen as something that should be structured, disciplined and productive. While all of these things are true, there is evidence that …
Introduction There is a stigma around video games that they are a bad, unproductive use of your child’s time. In a Mott Poll Report, it …
Introduction STEM jobs are rising faster than in any other field. It’s estimated that 3.5 million jobs will need to be filled by 2025. Aside …
Introduction There are approximately 450 million rounds of golf played in the United States per year. Of all these rounds, a hole-in-one will be scored …
Introduction Vice President Kamala Harris is the highest-ranking female in United States history and the first African American and Asian American vice president. She was …
Introduction Approximately 10 million children are involved in some sort of afterschool program. This number has been on the rise in recent years and, now, …
‘Best baseball I’ve ever touched’: Why players love Japanese Olympic baseballs This article was originally published by the Los Angeles Times YOKOHAMA, Japan — The …
In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. This was created in order to combat the …
Introduction As an education company that uses sport as a way to facilitate STEM education, we are always looking for ways to combine these two …
Have you ever learned a skill and, after leaving it unused for a while, forgotten how to do it? Almost everyone would answer yes to …
When you ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up, what do they say? Often you hear the answers: professional athlete, …
We’re pleased to welcome ETR to the STEM Sports® lineup as they will begin to distribute our curricula to school’s health and physical education departments …
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted almost every aspect of people’s everyday lives. Mentally and fiscally, these have been trying times for most households. …
Thanksgiving this year may look different than years past. The pandemic has made gathering in large groups more difficult as we head into the 2020 …
INTRODUCTION: KABOOM! Is a national nonprofit organization that’s mission is to end playspace inequality. For Good! You may be asking, what is playspace inequality? It …
This was originally posted by Forbes. Former NBA star Chris Bosh is adding another title to his impressive resume that includes: two-time NBA champion, 11-time NBA All-Star, …
Introduction In the past, we have released blogs that list the top ranked STEM high schools and Magnet schools in the United States. However, we …
This was originally posted by Joe Lemire by Sports Techie. Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will welcome the din and the roar of fans for the first …
This article was originally published on KTAR News. PHOENIX — A serious eye problem may have forced a Chandler teen to give up playing football, …
Introduction K-12 education is an important part of children’s lives. From a social standpoint, this is when they develop soft skills, emotional intelligence and start …
This article was originally published by Education Dive Dive Brief: An analysis from Illuminate Education found coronavirus school closures will likely cause a “COVID slide” …
Now more than ever, educators are seeking curricula that are scalable and flexible to administer virtually, if or when students are not present in the …
The 5E Model is a inquiry-based instructional method where students are active participants throughout the learning process. The 5 E’s stand for: Engage Explore Explain …
Introduction: COVID-19 The United States along with the rest of the world has been battling the COVID-19 Pandemic for months now. It has changed the …
For the long-time STEM Sports® supporters, you may know that we have always said that we supply supplemental turnkey K-8 curricula kits that combine STEM …
Top STEM colleges Choosing a college can be a difficult and daunting process. Students must decide where they want to live and what they want …
The Sustainable Development Goal Fund (SGD Fund) partners with 16 United Nations agencies, governments, donors, businesses and civil societies in order to help the world …
The Josh Gibson Foundation, named in honor of Negro League baseball player and second Negro League player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall …
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This article was originally posted by Doug Lederman on Inside Higher Ed The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Sethuraman Panchanathan, a senior administrator at Arizona …
This article was originally published by the Phoenix Business Journal By Barbara Smith – Editorial Intern, Phoenix Business Journal a day ago Jeff Golner always thought of himself as a …
In today’s current political climate, society is engaging in essential conversations about racial equality in the United States. One area that also needs to be …
This post was originally posted and written by Education Dive With experts predicting and school leaders expecting significant student learning loss because of school closures, advocates, researchers and others …
This week’s blog was penned by our President and CEO Jeff Golner A photo of a pallet of boxes. Nothing special. Typical, bland boxes. Not …
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed a variety of different aspects of people’s everyday lives throughout the world. People are working from home, schools have gone …
The Webinar: On Thursday April 23rd, STEM Sports® was part of STEM Ecosystem’s webinar series that introduces ways to implement STEM from home. STEM Sports®’ …
STEM Sports®’ curricula is based on: STEM education, using sports to facilitate curricula and physical activity. Along with a variety of STEM curricula kit options, …
Phoenix-Based Education Company Provides Free STEM Curricula Nationwide STEM Sports® Helps Continue Student Education During School Closures PHOENIX — STEM Sports® is offering several free STEM lessons involving …
We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. The spread of COVID-19 has caused many changes to everyday life. In particular, …
STEM Sports® will soon be releasing a new version of our supplemental curricula that includes updates as well as additions to the overall modules. We …
When students begin their college search, there are a variety of variables that go into where they decide to go. One of these factors is …
A common STEM-related topic is the lack of gender and racial diversity in the workforce. Diversity in any field allows for different views to be …
Bigger than Basketball: Mamba Mentality “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great at whatever they want …
Paper and pencil in hand, sixth-graders at Columbus Academy sat in the stands marking the made and missed shots by the school’s varsity basketball teams. …
2020 marks the start of a new decade. In January, it is not uncommon for people, companies and society to have New Year’s Resolutions. Whether …
What is hands-on learning? Hands-on learning is also known as 21st century learning and is focused on students learning through doing. This approach allows students …
Happy New Year from all of us at STEM Sports®! As 2019 comes to a close and we enter 2020, we wanted to stop and …
Zaharis Elementary, part of the Mesa Public Schools, in Phoenix, Arizona has caught attention because of their progressive approach in preparing their students to excel …
Happy Holidays from STEM Sports®! Thanksgiving has come and gone, meaning that we are now only a few short weeks away from this month’s holiday …
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and appreciate friends and family. The time allows people to stop their busy lives and for children to not …
TIBU is a non-profit organization in Morocco that began in 2010. They focus their efforts on helping Morrocan youth in their current lives and futures …
Samsung is a South Korean technology company that provides consumers with mobile devices, household appliances and televisions. Beyond providing people with tools to make their …
Our President and CEO Jeff Golner is in Morocco this week per an invitation from TIBU President and Founder Amine Zariat. TIBU is a non-profit …
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) was founded in 1995 as the official charity of the L.A. Dodgers. The foundation uses their reach and fanbase …
October 18, 2019 This article was originally published on reuters.com Last week, for the first time in nearly 40 years, women were allowed to attend …
In July of this year, Sporttechie published an article called Way, Back, Back, Back: The Unlikely Origin of Baseball’s Launch Angle Revolution. A piece that identifies how technological …
STEM is fundamental to the education of all children, regardless of grade level. With technology rapidly advancing and becoming essential to daily life, it is …
At STEM Sports®, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to receive quality education. In this technology driven world, STEM jobs are increasing in …
Sphero Education is a virtual STEAM education program that allows students to learn through both on their website and their application. This 21-century learning tool …
We hope you all enjoyed a nice Labor Day! The nation is always hard at work and STEM Sports® has been too. Since 2016, STEM …
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (First®): First®, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, is a not-for-profit STEM education organization that …
In the coming months, school will be back in session for everyone from kindergarten to college. For students, this means stopping the summer fun and …
In the last 50 years the healthcare field has made huge leaps that have benefited millions of people across the world. People’s life spans have …
Chief Science Officers, also known as CSO’s, from all over the country as well as Mexico, Kuwait, Africa and the Middle East were in Tempe, …
Vocational schools, also known as trade schools, have always been an effective way to prepare individuals to enter the workforce. Trade schools are specialized and …
In recent years, the Esports industry has exploded. The world of competitive video game competitions has caught the attention of millions of fans around the …
Between 2017 and 2027, STEM jobs are projected to increase by 13 percent. This rise in science, technology, engineering and math job opportunities makes quality …
NBA games are fast paced, exciting and attract the attention of millions of Americans. During the 2019 NBA Finals, the average TV viewership was 15.14 …
The United States Air Force is putting a focus on building the science and technology workforce of the future. The Legacy Experience Growing Apprenticeships Committed …
On June 24, 2019, the annual International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference addressed a commonly disputed issue throughout the education system- how to …
Lego® has been around since the early 1930s. Since its creation, children all over the world have played with Legos for pure entertainment and joy. …
Verizon Innovative Learning was created in 2012 and has, to date, given over a million students the support they need to further their STEM literacy. …
From the time a child is born they are being taught an array of life skills. Originally, they are simple things such as walking and …
The amount of STEM job opportunities has been on the rise in recent years with no signs of slowing. Technology is advancing rapidly and is …
In early May 2019, there was a shooting on the campus of STEM School Highlands Ranch in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. STEM School Highlands Ranch is …
School summer holidays in the United States are approximately three months long. That is three months where students are not exposed to the curriculum that …
The STEM Education Coalition is a group that focuses on raising awareness amongst United States policy makers on the importance of educating youth on science, …
According to a recent study done by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, eighth graders’ science and technology 2018 test scores had improved overall from …
For years college science, technology, engineering and math departments have worked on attracting more minority students, especially black and Latino, to join their programs. There …
As part of Amazon’s corporate social responsibility, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate was produced to help prepare the workforce of the future. There has been …
An emphasis has been put on childhood STEM education that many people in the earlier generations did not experience. With technology constantly advancing, it is …
Microsoft is a multi-billion dollar company that provides technology to people across the globe. They also have a “Hacking STEM Library” that supplies hands-on STEM …
This week I wanted to write about diversity in the STEM workforce. I went into my research with my own opinions on why diversity is …
At the beginning of 2019, STEM Sports® began a partnership with Skyhawk Sports. Skyhawks provides skill-based sports programs for kids 4 to 14 through summer …
Chevron is a part of the STEM education movement and partners with a variety of education foundations. They are focused on investing in the workforce …
During the United States 2020 budget proposal, the Trump administration proposed to eliminate the 21st Century Community Learning Centers. This would have stopped after-school programs …
Everyone knows AT&T as the multi-billion dollar phone carrier network. They have sponsorships with professional sports teams and spend millions on advertisements that people are …
Historical Context Basketball is a high energy game that involves immense athletic skill. It is a sport that requires arguably the highest concentration of both …
On March 30th, STEM Sports® CEO Jeff Golner made a trip down to Mexico City to implement our STEM curriculum on behalf of HandsOn Mexico. …
Pooja Chandrashekar graduated from Harvard in 2018 with her A.B in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Global Health and Health Policy. She was also …
As a society, we have gotten fixated on the idea of “geniuses” and being the smartest person in the room. We think the smartest people …
STEM is an acronym that represents science, technology, engineering and math. STEAM represents the same four fields but adds in art related subjects. We often …
Duncan Rocha is a STEM major who studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina for six months. He put a pause on his physics classes for …
On March 9th, Duke and University of North Carolina men’s basketball played in their rivalry game. Within the first possessions of the game, Zion Williamson, …
My name is Lauren Chiangpradit and I have been the blog post writer for STEM Sports® since I began my internship here in January 2019. …
When people hear science, technology, engineering and math, they often associate it with difficulty. Kids may be disinclined to take STEM subjects in school due …
STEM Sports® has just recently began offering a free curriculum called Buckets & Balls. In this interactive activity, children throw and/or bounce a ball into …
The average child over the age of six needs at least an hour of physical activity per day. Encouraging kids to have an active lifestyle …
Disguised learning, also known as stealth learning, is the process of using games and other creative methods to teach young students. The goal is to …
Non-native born individuals play a huge role in the United State’s STEM workforce. In 2015, foreign-born people made up approximately 24 percent of all STEM …
Within the next decade, approximately 80 percent of all jobs are going to be in the STEM field. Despite the rise in demand for these …
By Donovan Burriss and Kasey Kaler Every kid needs a champion. Someone they can look up to and think, “wow, I want to be just …
By Donovan Burriss and Kasey Kaler The workforce of professionals concentrated in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is imperative to the expansion and innovation …
By Donovan Burriss on June 26, 2018 At the onset, I prompted this question to my 3rd-6th graders, “can you guys tell me what you …
By Donovon Burriss on June 13, 2018 Traditionally, science and math classes have not been courses of interest for our youth because they do not …