STEM

STEM action center has a board … almost

Gov. Butch Otter is also looking for a director to focus Idaho’s efforts in science, technology, engineering and math disciplines.

Idaho’s STEM Action Center scheduled to open July 1

Legislators authorized the center, which will focus on the areas of science, technology, engineering and math during the 2015 legislative session.

West Ada gears up for classes with Tech Expo

About 700 educators and guests from 11 school districts attend the annual expo.

Meridian teaches the fun side of science

Teachers who won grants shared their lessons and experiments with colleagues across the district.

Mtn Home supports Idaho Core Standards

In other news, sophomores can take PSAT this week, space program accepting applications, Blaine County improves its website and Idaho Falls students become active in mayoral race.

CAES, INL launch Idaho STEM scholarship

Scholarship recipients will complete their internship during the summer of 2014 and conduct research into nuclear engineering, bioenergy, material science, modeling and simulation and cybersecurity. The program is open to BSU, ISU and U of I students.

A new STEM school, with star appeal

The Barbara Morgan STEM Academy will serve 430 kindergartners through fifth-graders in the Meridian School District. It’s slated to open in the fall.

Educators flock to hands-on STEM program

About 500 teachers are participating in the iSTEM summer institute, which is backed by the State Department, INL, universities and businesses.

500 teachers prepare for STEM training

Teachers across the state will participate in expense-paid intensive professional development programs dedicated to science, technology, engineering and math.