STEM

Girl power: camp encourages girls to pursue STEM careers

The goal of the camp is to attract more women to careers in STEM by offering early exposure to role models and experiences in those fields.

South Fremont’s ‘STEAM’ program boosts student performance

Like the widely adopted STEM approach to learning, South Fremont High School’s STEAM program emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math — but also throws art into the equation.

STEM takes over the Statehouse

The Idaho STEM Action Center hosted students, educators and lawmakers to showcase STEM projects and tools used in the classroom.

Idaho kids focus on programing and computer coding

Monday kicks off Computer Science Education Week, and Code.org’s Hour of Code will teach students from across Idaho new coding skills.

Nampa freshman advises President Obama on science

Tylar Hedrick, a Skyview High student, visited the White House as part of President Obama’s goal of improving STEM instruction in schools.

Otter recognizes robotics students

Gov. Butch Otter signed a proclamation declaring the week of Aug. 7-13 Idaho Youth Robotics Week.

Otter learns coding with Boise fifth-graders

Gov. Butch Otter, Superintendent Don Coberly and 20 students in Sonia Galaviz’s class completed Hour of Code activities Wednesday morning at Garfield Elementary.

Idaho math teachers named finalists for Presidential Award

A National Science Foundation panel will select Idaho’s state-level recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

STEM Action Center board plots its course

New state agency looks to overcome growing pains to achieve tangible results before Legislature convenes in January.

Girls STEM camp attracts future engineers and vets

The Boise School District’s Girls Powered STEM Camp filled up so quickly that district officials are considering doubling the number of camps next summer.