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UTSA welcomes freshmen with innovative STEM program
Read full article: UTSA welcomes freshmen with innovative STEM programAs the fall semester kicks off at the University of Texas at San Antonio on Monday, incoming freshmen are already gaining valuable experience on campus. This summer, a select group of new students participated in a hands-on STEM lab program designed to give them a head start before classes officially begin.
First Latina astronaut Ellen Ochoa reflects on career, shares message to women and young girls
Read full article: First Latina astronaut Ellen Ochoa reflects on career, shares message to women and young girlsFor Womenās History Month KSAT 12 is sharing the story of Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut to go to space.
Empowerment summit for girls offers growth opportunities for San Antonio teens interested in STEM
Read full article: Empowerment summit for girls offers growth opportunities for San Antonio teens interested in STEMThe City of San Antonio on Friday is hosting a two-day girls empowerment summit, designed to offer personal growth opportunities for local area teens.
Trinity University receives $26.5 million donation, largest gift in schoolās history
Read full article: Trinity University receives $26.5 million donation, largest gift in schoolās historyThe gift comes from the Semmes Foundation and with it, the University announced the naming of the D.R. Semmes School of Science.
High Tech Day introduces Hispanic students in San Antonio to careers in STEM
Read full article: High Tech Day introduces Hispanic students in San Antonio to careers in STEMA local event created a space where Hispanic students can envision themselves in a career in science, technology, engineering and math.
San Antonio middle school students explore world of STEM at summer camp
Read full article: San Antonio middle school students explore world of STEM at summer campThereās a new summer camp for students who like to build things, take things apart and it lets them explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math or STEM.
Elementary, middle school girls explore STEM activities at Northside ISD summer camp
Read full article: Elementary, middle school girls explore STEM activities at Northside ISD summer campItās the eighth year of STEM Sisters Summer Camp at Northside ISD where students work on science, technology, engineering, and math activities.
Southwest ISDās drone program teaches STEM, gets students job ready
Read full article: Southwest ISDās drone program teaches STEM, gets students job readyStudents at Southwest ISD are reaching new heights thanks to a drone program. The program has been around for a couple years now, and allows for students to earn high level certificates.
Somerset High School STEM teacher pushing for drone racing in UIL competitions
Read full article: Somerset High School STEM teacher pushing for drone racing in UIL competitionsA Somerset High School STEM instructor is teaching students about drones and pushing to add drone racing to UIL competitions.
San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology expands to bring STEM interactive experiences
Read full article: San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology expands to bring STEM interactive experiencesA local museum that is delivering STEM in captivating and inspiring ways and allows kidsā imaginations to run wild has recently expanded.
San Antonio teen accepted to over 20 universities and colleges, offered thousands of dollars in scholarships
Read full article: San Antonio teen accepted to over 20 universities and colleges, offered thousands of dollars in scholarshipsThrough hard work and dedication, a San Antonio student received thousands of dollars in scholarships and has been accepted to over 20 universities and colleges.
Students take to the skies with drones, rockets at new summer camp at Harris Middle School
Read full article: Students take to the skies with drones, rockets at new summer camp at Harris Middle SchoolIt is an unforgettable summer at Harris Middle Schoolās summer camp packed with adventure and hands on activities.
Limited time military-focused STEM experience coming to San Antonioās DoSeum
Read full article: Limited time military-focused STEM experience coming to San Antonioās DoSeumSTEM advocate & actress Miranda Cosgrove gave Kaiti Blake a preview of the experience, which will be at the DoSeum June 17th through 19th
New 3D printers at SAISD schools allow students to express creativity and learn
Read full article: New 3D printers at SAISD schools allow students to express creativity and learnSeveral San Antonio Independent School District schools are using new 3D printers to create exciting STEM opportunities for their students.
Brooks Academy focused on future of San Antonio, hosts area STEM night
Read full article: Brooks Academy focused on future of San Antonio, hosts area STEM nightIn an effort to get more families and students interested in the STEM field, Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering is hosting a special event.
UTSA Urban Education Institute study finds STEM-related careers āpay exceedingly wellā
Read full article: UTSA Urban Education Institute study finds STEM-related careers āpay exceedingly wellāHelping your child boost their future earning potential could start with simple steps like creative playing.
SAISDās partnership with VelocityTX brings STEM learning to East Side
Read full article: SAISDās partnership with VelocityTX brings STEM learning to East SideSan Antonio ISD is bringing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math also known as STEM curriculum, to students in the East Side thanks to a new partnership.
San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology offering summer camps to engage students in STEM
Read full article: San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology offering summer camps to engage students in STEMLocal leaders are optimistic about the technology industry in San Antonio and with summer just around the corner there is a push to get more students involved in STEM at a younger age.
Kids can drive a submarine at the DoSeumās new exhibit āVoyage to the Deepā
Read full article: Kids can drive a submarine at the DoSeumās new exhibit āVoyage to the DeepāDo you think your kiddo has what it takes to drive a submarine? The DoSeum's latest traveling exhibit offers an underwater adventure full of fun and learning.
GIRLS IN STEM: Construction Careers Academy
Read full article: GIRLS IN STEM: Construction Careers AcademySAN ANTONIO ā February 11 marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Itās a day to celebrate women involved in STEM, and a day to encourage girls to think science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. One area where women are underrepresented is the construction sciences. But at Construction Careers Academy, educators like Krista Ackles are passionate about teaching female students like Edith Estrada-Contreras about construction.
GIRLS IN STEM: John Jay Science and Engineering Academy
Read full article: GIRLS IN STEM: John Jay Science and Engineering AcademySAN ANTONIO ā February 11 marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Itās a day to celebrate women involved in STEM, and a day to encourage girls to think science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Although great strides have been made to include women in STEM related fields over the past few decades, inequality is still an issue. According to UNESCO, only 30% of all female students pursue a stem-related career. But here in San Antonio, weāre setting our girls up for success through specialized programs like the one at John Jay Science and Engineering Academy.
Witte Museum unveils first traveling exhibit of 2021 āThe Machine Inside: Biomechanicsā
Read full article: Witte Museum unveils first traveling exhibit of 2021 āThe Machine Inside: BiomechanicsāThe Witte Museum is celebrating its first traveling exhibit of the new year and it takes a closer look at the nuts and bolts of the natural world. Itās called āThe Machine Inside: Biomechanicsā and it traveled from Chicagoās Field Museum. Pumps, motors, thick jaws and much more allow visitors to learn about how every machine in human bodies, plants and even animals have a function. All the information presented in The Machine Inside: Biomechanics is presented in both English and Spanish, allowing for more visitors to learn about science. AdStaff will help enforce the use of facial masks and social distancing throughout the exhibit and museum.
San Antonio teen wins national honors while trying to prove mom wrong
Read full article: San Antonio teen wins national honors while trying to prove mom wrongSohn had some doubts, which sparked the idea of a science project to hopefully prove mom wrong. āI wanted to investigate the effects of probiotics, metformin on ischemia, reperfusion injuries on roundworms,ā Sohn said. āI treated the roundworms in three different timeframes: five days before hypoxia, two days before hypoxia and one day after hypoxia,ā Sohn said. So I used nitrogen through a chamber.āJoanna Sohn, a 13-year old STEM student from San Antonio has been named one of the most promising middle school STEM students in the country. (KSAT)Her science project is also testament to the young studentās resiliency and creativity.
San Antonio 13-year-old named one of nationās top STEM students
Read full article: San Antonio 13-year-old named one of nationās top STEM studentsSAN ANTONIO ā An eighth-grader at a San Antonio middle school has been named a Top 30 finalist in a premier national STEM competition. Joanna Sohn, a student at Keystone School, was named a finalist for Broadcom MASTERS, a program that encourages middle school students to translate their interests into a passion for STEM, according to a press release. āThis yearās 30 Broadcom MASTERS finalists represent young scientists and engineers from every region of the US. Along with thousands of students who competed in the 2020 Broadcom MASTERS, they persevered in the face of many complex challenges brought on by the worldwide pandemic," Paula Golden, President of Broadcom Foundation said. āThese 30 finalists are scientific and engineering trailblazers.
Pilot participating in flyover celebrating 19th Amendment shares experience
Read full article: Pilot participating in flyover celebrating 19th Amendment shares experienceSAN ANTONIO ā A female pilot participating in the flyover celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19 Amendment Friday is hoping the event encourages women from all backgrounds to keep reaching for the stars. I watched āTop Gunā and was like, āMan that was really cool!ā But the spark really happened around junior year of high school. I really started looking into the aviation job market. Here is somebody that is like me that is doing it.āāLaw said the flyover is a physical manifestation to her. āIt is a picture of where we are as women,ā Law said.
Federal bill to help veterans land STEM jobs in civilian sector
Read full article: Federal bill to help veterans land STEM jobs in civilian sectorMany military members transitioning into the civilian workforce can find it difficult to land jobs in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. A federal bill aiming to help veterans just passed the House and Senate. However, going through programs such as the STEM program or other programs the military had to offer, it helped me. āOur military vets and active-duty members have so much talent, so much knowledge that they can give to the civilian sector. The top slots are saved for active-duty members who will end their military service within six months, but all active-duty members and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Blakeās Brainiacs- Young Womenās Leadership Academy
Read full article: Blakeās Brainiacs- Young Womenās Leadership AcademyLast fall, Ignacia Kilgoreās students entered the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest with an invention aimed at stopping the widespread use of petroleum-based plastics. Theyāre now aiming to win the grand prize! Just by getting to this point, the girls were awarded $15,000 worth of technology for their school. Ignacia told KSAT that this money is so appreciated, since the school doesnāt have the latest technology and equipment for the students to use. If they win the grand prize, the school will receive $100,000 worth of technology and classroom supplies, as well as a trip to Washington D.C. for Ms. Kilgoreās class.
Local students celebrate STEM by turning Legoland into their classroom
Read full article: Local students celebrate STEM by turning Legoland into their classroomBut some school districts are now emphasizing STEAM, it's the same as STEM, but it also encourages art. Friday is National STEAM or STEM day, an opportunity to emphasize the fields of learning and set up students for their futures. And like those STEM skills and stuff without necessarily knowing that they're learning, or having the pressure of learning and being in a fun environment." āItās not in your typical school environment, where itās in a fun setting and they can have fun learning and itās not a worksheet. The idea is to teach STEM or STEAM with hands-on activities and workshops and these subjects aren't going away anytime soon.