Creative and visionary innovations at Prescott High School (PHS) during the past three months have attracted attention from the greater education community of Arizona, according to Prescott Unified School District Superintendent Joe Howard. “We admit we’re delighted to introduce two projects at … [Read more...] about Innovations at Prescott High Attract Statewide Attention
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Exploring Career and Technical Education Programs Across the Region
In 2001, the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) acronym was started by scientific administrators at the National Science Foundation (NSF). STEM is important because it encompasses every part of our lives. Science is everywhere in the world around us. At the Career and Technical … [Read more...] about Exploring Career and Technical Education Programs Across the Region
Pursuing an Interest, Advancing a Career
At the start of the spring term at Yavapai College, the convocation keynote address was given by the incoming college president Dr. Lisa Rhine. During her talk, she made mention of the ratio 1:2:7 in today’s job market and how that impacts education. The 1: 2: 7 ratio means: one job will be … [Read more...] about Pursuing an Interest, Advancing a Career
Exploring STEM+A Curriculum for Construction Careers
When exploring the type of work done in construction and within the curriculum of the construction field, the impact of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, plus Art (STEM+A) initiative becomes apparent. Construction is an area that involves all of the components of a STEM+A education. STEM+A … [Read more...] about Exploring STEM+A Curriculum for Construction Careers
STEM Internships Benefitting Students, Businesses
Over the past few months, Yavapai College’s Career and Technical Education (CATE) campus has had the benefit of working on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at internships for two program areas, Applied Pre-Engineering and Integrated Systems Engineering Technician. An internship … [Read more...] about STEM Internships Benefitting Students, Businesses
Grant Funds Seven Paid STEM Internships at Yavapai College
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a grant to The Career and Technical Education School (CTEC) for rural community colleges. Under the grant, CTEC utilized the grant for the Applied Pre-Engineering (AAS degree) and Integrated Systems Engineering Technician (Certificate) programs by … [Read more...] about Grant Funds Seven Paid STEM Internships at Yavapai College
Students Practicing Problem-Based Learning in STEM Programs
Problem-based learning (PBL) can be defined by certain characteristics: The learning is driven by open-ended problems with no right answer. The problems are context-specific. Students work as self-directed problem solvers in small groups. Key problem is identified and a solution is … [Read more...] about Students Practicing Problem-Based Learning in STEM Programs
Embry-Riddle Brings STEM Education to Prescott
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been an integral part of the Prescott community since its establishment in 1978, nearly 40 years ago. Together, Prescott and Embry-Riddle have become home to tomorrow’s leaders in aviation and formed a reputation for excellence in the skies. Yet Embry-Riddle … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Brings STEM Education to Prescott
Cultivating STEM Interest Among Girls
One of the great rewards of working in education is finding students who are passionate about their chosen careers. Alaina Rowitsch is one such student. Through the Mountain Institute Joint Technical Education (MIJTED), she is an Applied Pre-Engineering student in Yavapai College’s Career and … [Read more...] about Cultivating STEM Interest Among Girls
Yavapai College Pre-Engineering Students Learn and Earn in NSF Grant Internship Program
This fall, Yavapai College Pre-Engineering Degree students will have the opportunity to put their skills to work with Yavapai County companies. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Yavapai College’s CTEC Campus an $855,350 Advanced Technical Education grant to create semester-long … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Pre-Engineering Students Learn and Earn in NSF Grant Internship Program