By Kristina Schiffman, University of Utah Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration Student, Year 4 I walked into my first engineering course with shaky hands, feeling unsure of myself. Looking around the crowded lecture hall, I noticed I was one of very few women, and quickly felt fearful for the next four years. The professor wasted no time in introducing the …
By Rachael Thomas, MBA, Roseman University of Health Sciences Currently in the United States nursing is only recognized by higher education and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) profession. Although nurses utilize all aspects of STEM to perform their duties and responsibilities, they do not fall into one specific STEM category, therefore the Department …
By Shannon Terry, Minersville Public Library Director I can’t believe we have had our hydroponic system for a year! I would have never thought that I would enjoy gardening. There has been so much success with this program that people think I actually have a “green thumb”. The hydroponic system requires minimal labor and does most of the work by …
By Seth Brinkerhoff, Western Alliance Bank – Utah Some students learn differently. While some students excel at gaining knowledge by reading books, other students need hands-onexperiences to integrate what they are learning. That’s one of the reasons Western Alliance Bank, through the Western Alliance Community Foundation,is so incredibly proud to help sponsor the Green Our Planet Hydroponics STEM Program in …
September 27-28, 2022 – Utah STEM Fest 2022 was a hit for more than 11,000 students from all across Utah. From seeing a real human brain to touching a rock from the moon, students were wowed with hands-on STEM experiences from more than 60 exhibitors. Fourth – 10th graders got to explore an army mobile command center, try out virtual reality with Meta, see animals up close from …
Salt Lake County (September 9, 2022) – The Utah STEM Action Center is launched the “MILO & friends” campaign at Wheeler Historic Farm, operated by Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation. The goal is to help parents become more aware about the importance of teaching early math skills to their young children. Families who visit Wheeler Farm will see a …
April 15, 2022 (Salt Lake City, UT) – In episode 5 of “How’d You Think of That?”, the STEM Action Center’s new podcast, host Dr. Temple Grandin speaks with Maya Ajmera, the President and CEO of Society for Science and Publisher of its award-winning magazine, Science News. Founded in 1921, the Society works to promote the understanding and appreciation of …
On January 19th, Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson announced More Than A Flag, a public engagement initiative to gather input and design ideas for a new Utah State flag. Utah is a dynamic and modern state that has changed greatly over its 125-year history, and we need a flag that represents all of us, today. A primary …
Salt Lake City, UT (February 18, 2022) – There are a lot of brilliant minds around the world, doing some incredible things in the STEM field. So how did they get there? Everyone has a different answer to that question. The Utah STEM Action Center is launching a new podcast on Friday, February 18, featuring scientists, biologists, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, …
Salt Lake City, UT (February 11, 2022) – Most of us are probably feeling pretty stressed these days. And while some stress can be positive, long-term stress can cause physical problems and unhealthy behaviors. That’s why the Utah STEM Action Center partnered with the Utah State Library division to bring stress-coping mechanisms directly to kids. “Hacking Your Brain: The Science …
Educators in three states will track and document their experiences with technology through a public-private initiative launched by UVA-affiliated EdTech Evidence Exchange January 13, 2022 – SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The EdTech Evidence Exchange, a nonprofit affiliated with the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development, today announced that Utah has joined the inaugural cohort of its …
On Tuesday, September 7th, the STEM Action Center and the Parowan City Library officially opened the first STEM Spot in the state providing public access to STEM books and activities that will increase community interest in STEM. Thanks to our partners at Parowan City Library, Utah State Library, Northrop Grumman, and USU Extension, we will be looking to expand STEM …