May
05
2010

NASA Official Outlines Plan for Next-Generation Space Robots

Computerworld - Imagine a team of robots — some rolling on wheels, some walking on two legs  working alongside astronauts on the surface of Mars, scouting previously unseen locations, measuring the parameters of a new base or constructing a building.
Now picture astronauts driving across the Martian surface in a vehicle. When the astronauts begin their work, [...]

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Mar
23
2010

Survey: Women, Minorities Need STEM Encouragement

The science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) industry should make every effort to work from the top down to encourage women and minorities to pursue careers in those fields, according to a study by the Bayer Corp., a health-care and nutrition company.
The Bayer Facts of Science Education XIV survey polled more than 1,200 female, black, Hispanic, [...]

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Feb
25
2010

Survey: Educators Aren’t Discussing STEM Careers With Students

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 [...]

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Feb
23
2010

Robot ‘Skin’ Senses Touch and Force

Robotic devices that detect not only being touched but also where and how much force was applied are being developed by researchers in the US and the UK.

A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Media Lab have commissioned touch-technology material developer Peratech to create a new type of electronic ’skin’ that will give [...]

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Feb
12
2010

Get Inspired with National Engineers Week

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 [...]

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