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ENSER Corporation Celebrates the Arnone Foundation Scholarship’s One-Year Anniversary and Its First Recipient

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — ENSER Corporation marked the first anniversary of the Arnone Foundation Scholarship by honoring its inaugural recipient. The scholarship supports Mechanical Engineering students who have faced significant challenges, …

Charter Schools / Pennsylvania

Reach Cyber Charter School Partners with Oyster to Nurture Early Career Exploration in Pennsylvania Amid Workforce Gap

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA — In response to a growing workforce gap in Pennsylvania, Reach Cyber Charter School has partnered with Oyster, a STEAM Career kit service for kids, to bring career exploration …

Women's Issues

Hundreds of Girls from Across the Region Explore STEM Careers During 23rd Annual Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 - by Kristen Stewart

OAKS, PA — More than 1,000 girls, parents, educators, volunteers and employers from more than 43 school districts from 8 counties in Pennsylvania, as well as girls from New Jersey, …

West Chester University

Empowering Young Minds: Super Science Saturday Inspires Future Women Scientists at West Chester University

October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 - by Aiden Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — In a bid to inspire and empower the next generation of women scientists, West Chester University (WCU) is hosting its annual Super Science Saturday on November …

Independent Schools

Bishop Shanahan High School: A Beacon of STEM Excellence

October 16, 2023October 19, 2023 - by Aiden Alexander

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In an exceptional accomplishment, Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, Chester County, has been awarded the National Certificate for STEM Excellence. This distinction recognizes the school’s steadfast …

Parenting

Tips to Boost Girls’ Interest in Math and Science

July 20, 2023July 19, 2023 - by Alec Robson

Across the globe, women are significantly underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This disparity is concerning given the vital role these disciplines play in societal …

Avon Grove School District

Avon Grove High School Takes Flight at the 2023 REC Foundation Aerial Drones Competition Dragonfly Championship

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 - by MyChesCo

WEST GROVE, PA — The Avon Grove High School (AGHS) aerial drone team competed at the 2023 Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation Aerial Drones Competition Dragonfly Championship in Fairmont, …

Regional

Rube Goldberg Competition Engaging SageLife Residents in STEM

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 - by Erin Nucifora

SPRINGFIELD, PA — A local senior living community is getting its residents involved in STEM activities. Engaging residents around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs is a new and exciting …

Government / National

Inside Look at Bipartisan Initiative to Transform Math Education in America

March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 - by MyChesCo

Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Jim Baird (R-IN) reintroduced the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act on Thursday. This bipartisan legislation would work to modernize math curriculum and improve K-12 science, technology, …

Coatesville / Technology

Coatesville Robotics Team to Advance to the FTC World Championship Tournament

March 22, 2023March 23, 2023 - by william barker

COATESVILLE, PA — FIRST Tech Challenge Team 7244 Out of the Box Robotics, from Coatesville, was one of three teams from Pennsylvania to advance to the FTC World Championship Tournament.