STEM Ed Update 7/15/2016

Please enjoy this week's STEM Ed update.

Top Article:

House Panel Is Generous to New Federal STEM Program
ScienceMag

The prospects for federal support of science in schools across the United States took a turn for the better this week as a key congressional panel weighed in on the annual budget process.

At issue is the fate of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAEG). It's part of the 2015 law governing elementary and secondary education that replaced the long-reviled No Child Left Behind Act. The Every Student Succeeds Act authorizes the SSAEG program at $1.65 billion, with the money to be distributed to each state through block grants.

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Around the Community:

National PTA White Paper Reveals Families are Essential to Bridge STEM Gap

National PTA announced the release of a white paper on the essential role of family engagement in increasing students' access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-especially among girls and underrepresented youth. The white paper is the result of an analysis of STEM education research and STEM programs; a panel discussion with PTA members and STEM education and equity experts; and a convening of thought leaders in STEM, family engagement and education.
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NSB Welcomes Nominations for 2017 Honorary Awards
Each year, the National Science Board (NSB) pays tribute to remarkable contributions and public service in science and engineering through its Vannevar Bush and Public Service awards. NSB welcomes nominations for its 2017 honorary awards through Monday, Oct. 3, 2016.
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National Science Foundation Seeks a New Division Director, Undergrad Education
The Directorate for Education and Human Resources announces a nationwide search to fill the position of Division Director, Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) in the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). The mission of EHR is to provide the research foundation to develop a diverse science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-literate public and a workforce ready to advance the frontiers of science and engineering for society.
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STEM Magazine: July Issue

Check out this month's issue of STEM magazine and read about a variety of topics including articles about basketball, drones, and colleges.

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