STEM Careers

Middle-school is a time of awkward aging and increased social pressures. It’s also a time when many students develop a negative opinion of STEM subjects: while 81% of teens say they like science, only 37% say they enjoy their science classes. Clearly, outside organizations can do a lot to supplement…

According to a 2015 study by London’s Kenexa High Performance Institute, organizations with a genuine commitment to corporate social responsibility outperformed those that did not, with an average return on investment 19 times higher. Companies that supported CSR also displayed a higher level of employee engagement and a better standard…

In a modern world overwhelmed by media and screens of every kind, students increasingly learn through stories and characters. When students are encouraged to express themselves creatively and learn actively rather than passively, they will become more engaged with the topics being presented, applying them to their own lives and…

During the Space Race of the mid-20th century, the people of the United States and the Soviet Union became enthralled by the quest to reach outer space. Both nations came to understand the power of the group experience: the ability to change interests, enthusiasm and behavior by influencing perceptions of…

STEM industries will play a major role in the future of our planet, but it can be hard to get young students interested in STEM subjects. The US Department of Education reports that our nation’s average scores in math and science rank 29th and 22nd worldwide, respectively. It’s more important…

The students of today will be the engineers, innovators and pioneers of tomorrow, with the ability to revolutionize STEM industries around the world. But how can your organization inspire a passion for STEM among such a vital audience? The most effective way is to incorporate the creative arts and develop…

How can you reach the underserved communities in your city? Your region? Your state? Delivering effective STEM programming can be a challenge in any situation. Adding demographic or geographic targets can make it even more challenging. One foundation in Arizona chose a STEAM program that focused on just rural areas…

Recently the NTC Research Foundation had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, at our offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hrabowski was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. He was also…