STEM

Tech industry calls STEM jobs report flawed

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:34:00 +0000

A recent report claiming there are enough qualified Americans to work in the tech industry without expanding current work visa programs, has drawn criticism.

Report finds little evidence to support expansion of guest worker programs

Kate O'Connell — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:26:43 +0000

A new report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) says there is little evidence to support the expansion of high-skilled guest worker programs, like those proposed in the immigration bill being debated in the Senate.

Canada woos entrepreneurs with visa program; should U.S. follow?

Kate O'Connell — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:35:00 +0000

Canada is aiming to woo bright young entrepreneurs with a startup visa program. The plan offers immediate permanent residence to foreign nationals who are able to secure business funding from Canadian investors. But, there are mixed feelings in the U.S. about the benefits of following suit.

Hanna promotes STEM competition for students

Ryan Delaney — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:45:00 +0000

Rep. Richard Hanna is hoping a competition for students studying science, math, and engineering will encourage them to go into the field after they complete school.

New York, IBM partner in STEM education program

Sarah Harris — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this week that IBM and New York state are teaming up to provide science and technology education, otherwise known as STEM, to high schoolers.

Immigration legislation could help those with STEM degrees

Kate O'Connell — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:25:16 +0000

New legislation would allow 55,000 thousand green cards to be earmarked for foreign graduates of U.S. universities with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math has made it through the House of Representatives. But the bill still has an uphill battle ahead.

Proposed diplomas meant to prepare students for jobs

Bethany Palmer — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:36:34 +0000

The New York State Board of Regents is considering a proposal to create two new education tracks that would better prepare high school students for jobs in the manufacturing and technical sectors. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) says adding these diplomas would help increase graduation rates in New York state as well as bolster the economy.

Summer school for science teachers

Daniel Robison — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:15:43 +0000

Educators across the country agree schools need more students to excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Yet hooking students on these subjects remains a challenge, especially for generally low performing schools with few resources.

Closing the gender gap in STEM education

Marie Cusick — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:43:13 +0000

In the latest Innovation Trail report for New York NOW, we're taking a look at STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education in the Capital Region. High-tech multinational companies have moved into the area and they're hiring. Meanwhile some local school districts are struggling with graduation rates around 50 percent.

Hanna says STEM education just as important for boosting economy

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:14:02 +0000

Fixing the tax code and overhauling regulation is important for boosting small businesses, says Rep. Richard Hanna (R-Barnevald), but he says in the long term, increasing science and math education is the key for the economy.

NY makes moves to improve STEM education

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:59:31 +0000

President Barack Obama has proclaimed that STEM education is a national priority. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

New York state is looking at ways to improve the STEM education the state's children receive. This kind of education has become more important in recent years, because that's where the jobs are. However, recent statistics show U.S. achievement in these skills lags behind much of Europe and Asia.