Free STEM Education Webinars Available

kristielAll Topics, STEM Education

Free STEM Education Webinars Available

In recent years, the push to enhance student learning in science, technology, engineering and math has been very strong. It’s easy to understand the need to create students that are well versed in core STEM concepts. The challenge lies in the classroom. What can you do to naturally draw  out student interest in learning? What programs work the best? Are there … Read More

Share this Post

NYC SPARX: Promoting Technology for Girls with fischertechnik

kristielfischertechnik, Robotics, STEM Education

NYC SPARX: Promoting Technology for Girls with fischertechnik

It’s a pretty common stereotype that girls just aren’t into technology. However, more and more, we are starting to see high profile women take charge in traditional, male driven industries. And why not? Major tech companies like Facebook, HP, IBM, Yahoo, Intel, YouTube and more all have powerful women at the helm. Technology and science aren’t just for men – … Read More

Share this Post

fischertechnik Exhibits Hands-On STEM Education at NSTA 2016

kristielSTEM Education

NSTA 2016 Science Education

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference is here! The 2016 spring conference will be held from March 31st to April 3rd in Nashville, Tennessee. This event is a collaborative experience focused on the latest in science and science education. Learn how to implement key programs into your classroom that will help promote Next Generation Science Standards. Adopting these standards … Read More

Share this Post

Empowering Science Education at NSTA 2016

kristielAll Topics

NSTA 2016 Conference in Nashville

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference is just around the corner. This year’s spring conference will focus on the latest science content, teaching strategies and ongoing research. This is a uniquely collaborative experience, where science educators and professionals from around the country come together to share ideas, practices and the performance of technology in the classroom. Last year’s NSTA … Read More

Share this Post

Spotlight on the NEW fischertechnik Pneumatic Power set

kristielAll Topics, fischertechnik

As we mentioned in a previous blog post, fischertechnik has added two specially priced sets to the STEM focused Profi line. Today we will look at the second of these sets. Pneumatic Power set from fischertechnik The fischertechnik Pneumatic Power set (#533874) explores the science behind using compressed air to move things. The set is designed for ages 8 and … Read More

Share this Post

Spotlight on the NEW fischertechnik Solar Power set

kristielAll Topics, fischertechnik

This summer, fischertechnik has added two all new, and very affordable, sets to their science and technology focused Profi line. Today we will look at the first of those products, which is the new fischertechnik Solar Power set (#533875). The set is designed for use by students age 8 and above, and contains 160 pieces for building four working solar … Read More

Share this Post

fischertechnik Celebrates 50th Anniversary

kristielfischertechnik

fischertechnik  celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, on Sunday, July 26, 2015. The company hosted a FANCLUB day at fischertechnik headquarters in Waldachtal, Germany. Here, people from all over the world could enter their own designs for display and view the many exhibits of fischertechnik systems released over the years. These incredibly innovative systems were invented by Professor Artur Fischer, … Read More

Share this Post

Westfield Update: fischertechnik STEM Lab Program

kristielAll Topics, fischertechnik, STEM Education

When we last looked in on the students at Westfield Vocational Technical High School in Westfield MA, they had just completed the second project in the fischertechnik High School STEM Lab Program.  Recently they have just completed the module focusing on basic electricity. As you probably know from past blog postings, and from our webinars on the fischertechnik STEM Lab … Read More

Share this Post

Girls Really Enjoy Engineering & Science: The 3D-GREES Story

kristielAll Topics, STEM Education

Recently, Studica had the pleasure of speaking with Yolanda Epps, Assistant Principal at Douglas Byrd High School and 3D-GREES Program Coordinator, about their innovative program. GREES is an acronym that stands for Girls Really Enjoy Engineering & Science. This program is an innovative practicum experience for girls designed to expose them to science, 3D technology, increase achievement and improve attendence. And it's working! … Read More

Share this Post

New Tools for Science Education in your School

kristielAll Topics, New Releases

If you teach science this information is going to excite you! Fourier Education has developed a game-changing new line of products known as the einstein™ Science Learning Platform. Their goal in creating the einstein™ Science Learning Platform was to empower teachers and inspire students to explore the world around them more by offering an engaging science learning experience. Transforming Science … Read More

Share this Post