STEM Education & Leadership - STEM education empowers individuals with tools for innovation, challenge-taking, and leadership in various settings [2] - Classroom nurturing transforms young minds into strong leaders and decision-makers [1][5][6] - Lifelong learning, starting from home to the classroom and beyond, is crucial for developing future leaders [3][4] - Educators play a vital role in nurturing students' ideas and visions, guiding them to become visionary leaders and entrepreneurs [8][9][10][11] Diversity & Inclusion - Diversity of minds and backgrounds is essential for innovation and societal progress [20][22][24] - Embracing diversity in the workforce leads to economic benefits and innovative ideas [23][24] Future Growth & Societal Impact - Future growth depends on expertise in STEM fields for problem-solving and entrepreneurship [25] - Education should focus on returning acquired skills to society, fostering a mindset of service [11][17] - STEM education and skills are crucial for addressing societal challenges and creating positive change [15][16]

Problem Statement - Approximately 20% to 30% of Filipino learners suffer from mathematics anxiety, impacting education, economy, and nation building [1] - Mathematics anxiety is a psychological fear that negatively affects mental processing, causing paralyzed mental blockages and physical symptoms [1] - The Philippines consistently ranks among the lowest performing countries in mathematics proficiency [1] - STEM students experience high mathematics anxiety, with 77% and 41% performing poorly in precalculus, showing a -0.61 correlation between anxiety and performance [1] Causes of Mathematics Anxiety - The abstract and difficult nature of mathematics, weak foundational skills, and cognitive leaps contribute to anxiety [1] - Student factors like mismatch expectations, poor study habits, lack of motivation, and low self-confidence exacerbate the issue [1] - Parental and cultural influences, including parental support gaps, gender stereotypes, and social barriers, play a role [1] - Traditional teaching methods, time pressure, and ineffective teaching approaches contribute to mathematics anxiety [1] - External pressures such as time-pressured tests, surprise quizzes, heavy homework, and fear of failure are common causes [1] Recommendations - Implement innovative teaching strategies like differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, multimedia integration, AI, and gamified learning [2][3] - Focus on conceptual understanding rather than mere memorization to build confidence and improve problem-solving skills [3] - Develop anxiety-less learning materials with engaging and simplified content to scaffold learning and build mastery [4] - Promote growth mindset development, emphasizing that math skills develop through effort and learning [5] - Encourage parental and community involvement through workshops, positive messaging, school-community partnerships, and math clubs [5] - Reform and contextualize the curriculum by localizing content, adjusting pacing, and updating materials with relatable examples [6][7] Potential Benefits - Investing in mathematics education, particularly in combating mathematics anxiety, can lead to increased STEM graduates [8] - This investment can fuel innovation, inventions, economic growth, digital literacy, and inclusive education [8]

Hello. Um, thank you so much for giving me a a chance to speak about a smaller story how STEM is transforming our classroom kids to be a strong leader. So this story I'm I'm telling in nutshell in few minutes.So let's begin our journey. Our journey starts from classroom and that classroom makes you a strong leader, a strong decision maker, a strong powerful um soldiers or warrior of your country, your nation or your home or your uh or any organization you are leading to. So here our journey begins.So let's ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists. As the nation's premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of "America's Top Young Scientist."  The top 10 2025 3M Young ...

My father was an engineer and his father was an engineer and his father was an engineer. You get the point. I was never going to have a normal childhood.Most people when they think of STEM toys, they think of things like Legos or those cute little baking soda volcanoes. I was but five or six when I received my first STEM toy. And it was a middle school level programmable robot with tiny little metal pieces that I couldn't grab and instructions I could not understand.This is not a picture of that robot. I co ...

本报北京电(记者陈静文)日前，欧美同学会在京发布国际人才蓝皮书之《中国留学发展报告(2024— 2025)》(简称"蓝皮书")。报告显示，中国留学生创新能力不断提升，回国发展的意愿愈发增强。 蓝皮书由欧美同学会联合全球化智库(CCG)编写出版，通过数据分析、政策解读和案例展示，解读了 2024—2025学年中国留学人员出国留学、回国发展的现状和特点，并对未来趋势进行了研判。 欧美同学会原副会长、全球化智库理事长王辉耀介绍，蓝皮书关注到3个最新趋势：一是留学目的地国 家格局更加多元。除了美英澳加日韩等传统热门留学目的国，马来西亚、泰国等共建"一带一路"国家逐 渐受到更多学生青睐。二是人才层次持续提升。越来越多留学生选择攻读硕士、博士，主要集中在 STEM(科学、技术、工程和数学)、人工智能、环境科技等关键领域。三是回国发展意愿愈发增强。国 际局势不确定性上升，叠加国内政策支持、创业环境改善，使得"留学—归国"的人才环流模式日趋成 熟。 "留学报国是刻在广大留学人员骨子里的精神基因。"发布会上，欧美同学会副会长、中国教育国际交流 协会会长、教育部原副部长刘利民表示，中国改革开放以来，出国留学人员累计已超过800万 ...

Core Insights - A multi-year partnership has been established between Sir Lewis Hamilton's Mission 44 and HP Inc. to enhance access to technology and skills in STEM careers [1][2] - The collaboration aims to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people globally by 2030, focusing on equipping disconnected adolescents and adults with essential skills for the future workforce [2] Partnership Initiatives - The partnership will initially support two tech hubs in Miami: America on Tech, which creates career pathways for youth, and Miami EdTech, which focuses on workforce development through computer science [3] - Later in 2025, the collaboration will expand to support schools and educators in the UK to improve learning access for young people [3] Technology and Skills Development - HP has launched the Future of Work Skills Hub, an online platform offering various skills courses, including AI, data science, and business leadership, aimed at equipping learners and educators globally [5] - The partnership has established physical Future of Work Hubs in Miami, providing lasting access to HP technology and long-term learning support for local youth [6] Organizational Impact - The collaboration is expected to empower underrepresented young people by providing access to resources, mentorship, and opportunities in the tech sector [7][8] - America on Tech has served over 5,000 students and facilitated more than 1,000 internship placements since its founding in 2014, demonstrating the effectiveness of such initiatives [9] Mission and Vision - Mission 44, founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton, aims to ensure that every young person can thrive in school and access careers in STEM [10] - HP Inc. operates in over 170 countries, providing innovative and sustainable technology solutions that connect people to what matters most [11]

Core Insights - HII is celebrating National Apprenticeship Day by highlighting its apprenticeship programs that contribute to national security through skilled workforce development [1][2][4] Company Overview - HII is the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S. with a history of over 135 years in advancing national security [10][11] - The company employs approximately 44,000 individuals and provides a range of capabilities from ships to advanced technologies [11] Apprenticeship Programs - HII operates three major apprenticeship programs across its divisions, focusing on developing skilled professionals in various trades [3][7] - The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School offers tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades, with a history dating back to 1919 [7] - The Ingalls Shipbuilding Apprentice School has produced over 4,000 graduates since 1952, currently enrolling 600 apprentices [7][8] - Mission Technologies' Global Security group offers apprenticeships in nuclear and environmental services, as well as fleet sustainment [8] Commitment to Workforce Development - HII's "Build It" hiring campaign emphasizes the importance of apprenticeship programs in building a skilled workforce [3] - The company partners with educational institutions to provide structured training and invests in STEM education at various school levels [8]