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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 …

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 …

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

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Survey Reveals AI’s Growing Role in Math Education as Students See Reduced Anxiety

April 12, 2025April 11, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A global survey conducted by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) highlights the significant potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming math education, with 56% …

Business

Mathnasium Opens in Phoenixville with Pi Day Kickoff Celebration

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Mathnasium has arrived in Phoenixville, PA, bringing its proven math education approach to local students. Located at 516 Kimberton Rd, the center will host a Pi Day …

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 …

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, …

National

Unanimous House Vote Propels Groundbreaking STEM Education Reform Forward

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant stride toward modernizing educational curricula, the House of Representatives has this week unanimously passed the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, a bipartisan bill …

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 …