Lack of interest in engineering
JOHOR BARU: Researchers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) will conduct a study to investigate the lack of interest among students to study engineering.
3 in 10 engineering students are female
Female students are making inroads into the traditionally male-dominated field of engineering, as initiatives to attract them start to pay off. Related Stories Smallest number of fires in 15 years, injuries and fatalities up SIA to add 20 more Australian cities to codeshare network Man charged with molestation after sneaking into Yishun flat Jailed for breaking wife's nose over her boyfriend S.L ...
Barun Roy: 'Mainland' for innovation
As the balance of global research and development activity tilts towards Asia, China is making sure it occupies a position at its centre. According to “Science and Engineering Indicators 2012”, a biennial report produced on behalf of the US National Science Foundation, 10 Asian countries, collectively, have surpassed the US in terms of total research and development (R&D) investments, with a 32 ...
VC Kleiner Perkins launches engineering student fellowship
Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins has announced the first class of recruits for its engineering internship program, which aims to place selected students in Kleiner-funded startups over the summer for work experience and mentoring. View the full article HERE .
Orbital Sciences Corporation : Orbital Appoints Second Group of Technical Fellows
For Immediate Release For More Information Contact:Barron Beneski (703) 406-5528Public and Investor Relations beneski.barron@orbital.com ORBITAL APPOINTS SECOND GROUP OF TECHNICAL FELLOWS -- Six ...
Engineering open house for females planned at Roebling Museum
FLORENCE — Engineering isn’t just a boy’s club.
Some remain skeptical of funding hike for Iowa public universities
State regents and public university presidents want to see a $22 million increase in funding. They hint that if the increase isn't approve, tuition could again rise.
Universities 'dropping science in favour of media studies'
Universities are increasingly axing courses in traditional academic disciplines such as science in favour of the performing arts, media studies and photography, according to research.
New program preps teens for STEM careers
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Tyler Baker found his niche in engineering at Mountlake Terrace High School. He joined the school's robotics team his freshman year and made true friends with whom he could be himself.
My View: Technology and engineering, the forgotten part of STEM education
Editor's note: Matt Walton a technology and engineering education teacher at Glen Allen High School in Henrico County, Virginia. He has a master's degree in education and a bachelor of science degree in technology education from North Carolina State University.