VCU RAMS Go Solar: Excitement and Anticipation Await our Junior Solar Sprint Event
Posted on November 15, 2018
This summer, a small group of teachers piloted Junior Solar Sprint at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), teaching students to build solar cars and introducing them to the science behind solar and renewable energy. As the program wrapped up, we realized that even more teachers and local engineer graduate students were eager to participate! See More
Florida Students Learn That Rain or Shine, Solar + Batteries = Fast Cars
Posted on September 24, 2018
Nothing keeps these STEM students from competing – not even a hurricane. Students from Saturn Elementary Afterschool in Cocoa, Florida finished the 2017 – 2018 schoolyear with enthusiasm and grace, despite a slow start. See More
Experiencing JSS First-Hand
Posted on September 17, 2018
June was a very busy month for Carson Middle and STEM Tech Neighborhood Academy teams as preparations and travel for the National Technology Student Association (TSA) JSS competition in Atlanta, Georgia were top of mind. See More
Seeking Organization to Partner on STEM Programming Alongside the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force.
Posted on June 12, 2018
On behalf of the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, Battelle is seeking an experienced partner interested in developing new and innovative ways to carry out the Tri-Service Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. See More
STEM Competition Secret to Success: Educators
Posted on April 16, 2018
STEM competitions like Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) where students design, build and race model-sized solar-powered cars provide excellent “photo ops.” The students are excited and animated, and the energy is comparable to a sporting event. But the truth is, so much of the work that goes into the event happens for months leading up to […] See More
STEM Competition for the Win!
Posted on February 27, 2018
John Gouldman, 8th Grade Science Teacher Over the past year, I’ve introduced challenges to my students that help them grow, both as scientists and as creative thinkers. Sure, my eighth graders learn about physics and earth science. But through their participation in STEM competitions, students also learn how to persevere, how to work together and […] See More
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