Engaging the interest and passion of young people in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is the goal of educators, researchers, and policymakers attending the eighth annual ITEST Summit, March 3–4, 2011 at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, Virginia.

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Engaging the interest and passion of young people in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is the goal of educators, researchers, and policymakers attending the eighth annual ITEST Summit, March 3–4, 2011 at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, Virginia.

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Teachers lead the fight against HIV and AIDS, high school students explore careers, out-of-school youth build skills in rural Mali.

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Posted on October 18, 2010 in 21st Century Skills, Elementary Grades, Mathematics, Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) by Eric MarshallComments Off
EDC programs teach engineering concepts to students of all ages in order to prepare them to compete in the global economy.

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EDC has received more than $5.6 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct research and develop programs to boost the learning and teaching of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

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Posted on February 17, 2010 in 21st Century Skills, Mathematics, Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), Technology by Eric MarshallComments Off
This year’s ITEST Summit, STEM Career Development: Nurturing Interest, Persistence & STEM Self-Efficacy, will allow participants to share knowledge, best practices, and findings from the first six years of the National Science Foundation program Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers, or ITEST.
A professional development program helps educators connect science and math concepts across grades.
EDC’s Nancy Clark-Chiarelli and Cindy Hoisington discuss efforts to integrate science instruction into preschool classrooms.