BOSTON, May 5 /PRNewswire/ — Students need to begin training in the sciences and math as early as pre-kindergarten for success in today’s global economy, according to a report released today by Wheelock College’s Aspire Institute. The report, commissioned by the John Adams Innovation Institute of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, recommends the establishment of a [...]

By David Rapp : In Massachusetts, a group of gifted middle school students are studying robotics with MIT undergrads. In Idaho, government researchers are helping teachers find new ways to make science “real-world.” And junior high schools in California are using engineering principles to transform the way they teach.  Ask anyone: STEM-science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [...]

In a recent survey, a majority of students said that while their science and math teachers seem knowledgeable and keep class interesting, they aren’t teaching about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career options. High school students also said they don’t believe STEM knowledge is integral to getting a good job, which doesn’t bode well [...]

National Engineers Week is February 14-20, 2010! Go to the National Engineers Week Foundation website for information about local activities in your area.
Want to create an exciting Engineering program at your school? Visit PCSedu.com for engaging Engineering activities for your students! The PCS Engineering Lab is the ideal STEM education program for schools on a budget! From learning [...]

TUCSON, Ariz. — Picture a spider-like robot that teaches itself to walk, can adapt when damaged and watches its maker as he moves around the room. That might sound terrifying.
Add artificial intelligence into the mix and you have all the makings of a science-fiction horror film. Luckily, the UA electrical engineering senior and creator of the [...]

A new study by Purdue University has shed some light on how to most effectively engage students in technology and engineering at a young age.
The study took five classes of 8th graders in a rural Indiana school and taught them about human impacts on water and water quality through a traditional textbook and lecture method and [...]

A new site for educators, TeacherTube, takes the sharing, production, and community-building aspects of YouTube and offers an educator’s version. According to TeacherTube’s founders, “We seek to fill a need for a more educationally focused, safe venue for teachers, schools, and home learners.”
To read more about TeacherTube, please visit Edutopia.org
Also, check out pcsedu on TeacherTube for [...]

As part of the national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics of STEM Education Coalition being enforced in Calvert County public schools, Calvert Middle School in Prince Frederick has started an all-girls engineering club for grades 6 through 8. This is the first time such a club has been started in Calvert County and, if successful, [...]

In honor of PCS Edventures new site, they are offering a 30-day free trial with no obligations.  Check out this wonderful site filled with hands-on building challenges for students of all ages. From Robotics to Engineering, you will find wonderful STEM-based activities for your students to participate in year-round. Just go to the PCS Challenge [...]

PCS Edventures is launching their new online robotics competition website, The PCS Challenge Hub, in October 2009. They will be hosting a FREE 30-day trial Robotics Challenge (AORC) at that time. If you have been unable to participate in a robotics competition due to time, travel, and expense, this is an opportunity you can’t miss! [...]