Argo Splashes Into CA Harbor
Support the team preparing to set sail this November! Did you know Arizona’s Research Sailing Vessel Argo is preparing for a voyage around the pacific? Yes… and now, final preparations are being made in the water! We think it is the best science lesson ever – Sink or Float?! Our team at SciTech Institute is […]
2021 Community Report
The 10th season of the Arizona SciTech Festival was a huge success in spite of the pandemic closures. CLICK HERE to review the report.
Happy Earth Day – 2021!
Chief Science Officers come from all around the world. They demonstrate leadership by implementing action plans that engage others, are related to science, and involve areas of STEM and science that matter to them personally. Many Chief Science Officers have implemented action plans that are related to the environment. In this Earth Day blog, we’ll […]
Pandemic-Proof Jobs
Career Karma offers insight on pandemic-proof jobs to consider in 2021. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many to reconsider their current job situation. Since companies’ requirements are higher, many workers are afraid of losing their jobs. After all, the unemployment rate increased significantly and was the highest since the Great Depression. If you’re looking to […]
College Students Turning Pages for National Reading Month
Freya Abraham and Maria Fields, two U.S. Presidential Scholars team up to build literacy awareness in spite of the pandemic. In 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established by executive order of the President to recognize and honor distinguished graduating high school seniors. The program also highlights students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the […]
Inventing Tomorrow Movie Clipped for Classroom Use
Resources for educators are now available online to help “bring the stories of INVENTING TOMORROW off the screen and into students’ lives – wherever they may live.” Over the past year, the team has been working with STEM educators to develop these tools that will help teachers integrate concepts from the film into the classroom. […]
CSOs Develop Personal Awareness and Skills at Leadership Training Institute
Developing the soft skills. When students join the Chief Science Officers program, they create and implement regional action plans related to STEM and STEM education. The CSO program provides training to help the students develop leadership skills to enable that process, as well as creating a strong foundation to further their careers one day. The […]
Technology Trends That Will Disrupt The Education Industry
Message from Career Karma: The education industry has seen some changes in the last few decades. And as with everything else, it has grown with new technologies thrown in the mix. But what technology trends will disrupt the industry in the near future? Read below to find out. Accessibility The UN calculates that 263 million […]
CSO Cabinet Coordinator Ty White wins local, regional award
Congratulations to our Arizona CSO Cabinet Coordinator for Southeast Arizona, Mr. Ty White. He was recognized for his outstanding achievements as a chemistry teacher. Read more from the article by Linda Lou Lamb Special to the Herald/Review. Click here for Herald/Review Article Link WILLCOX —The most essential qualities of a successful teacher include an ability […]
MythBusters of Manufacturing
Debunking Common Misconceptions About Advanced Manufacturing Careers Disparaging myths have circulated about American manufacturing for decades. Parents have misconceptions of manufacturing jobs and have discouraged their children from pursuing careers in manufacturing because they think factories are dirty and dangerous, or lacking a solid wage and career opportunities. The reality is that manufacturing is an […]
