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This summer, Dr. Brandon Mitchell (right), professor of physics and engineering at West Chester University, worked on campus with students associated with the Young Men and Women In Charge Foundation (YMWIC). (Photo provided by West Chester University.)

WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania: Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s STEM Workforce

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Jamie Klein

WEST CHESTER, PA — As technology accelerates and industries rapidly transform, an alignment needs to occur between the skills today’s students are acquiring and the competencies tomorrow’s employers will be …

Colleges and Universities / Regional

Cecil College Student Showcases Innovative STEM Project at Statewide Conference

April 26, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

NORTH EAST, MD — Steven Carlson, an Engineering Science major at Cecil College, recently presented his innovative project at the 10th Annual Maryland Collegiate STEM Conference. Held at Baltimore City …

Regional

Fulton Bank Offers STEM Scholarships for Local Students

April 22, 2025April 20, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

LANCASTER, PA — Fulton Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT), has announced two $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or …

Regional

Celebrating Excellence: Meet the Philadelphia Engineers Redefining Innovation and Inspiring the Future

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia has recognized two remarkable leaders for their contributions to the engineering profession and the community. Dr. Zenaida Otero Gephardt, PhD, PE, has been …

Education / Government / National

Bipartisan Push to Strengthen STEM Education with Reintroduced Bill

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Jim Baird (R-IN) have joined forces once again to reintroduce the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at …

Downingtown Area School District

Meet Ronak Suchindra: The Teen Innovator Transforming STEM Education for Young Minds

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In a remarkable demonstration of youthful leadership and innovation, Ronak Suchindra, a senior from Downingtown High School East, has taken significant strides to inspire the next generation in …

Regional

Celebrating the Arnone Foundation Scholarship’s Impact on Future Engineers

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — ENSER Corporation recently celebrated the second anniversary of the Arnone Foundation Scholarship by honoring Mario Cortez-Pacheco, this year’s recipient. The scholarship, established in memory of former ENSER …

Education

Empowering the Next Generation: Girls Dive Into STEM at GETT 2023!

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 - by Kristen Stewart

EXTON, PA — More than 1,000 girls, parents and educators from more than a hundred schools in 8 counties discovered exciting career opportunities in STEM fields during the 24th annual Girls Exploring …

Education / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Launches PAsmart Advancing Grants to Boost STEM Education

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the availability of PAsmart Advancing Grants. These grants are designed to expand access to computer science and STEM (science, …

Education

Unlock Your Daughter’s Future: Dive into the Thrilling World of STEM at the GETT Event!

September 4, 2024September 3, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

EXTON, PA – Registration has opened for the 24th annual GETT: Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology event, slated for October 26 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. This pioneering initiative, organized …