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The University of Miami Teams Up with Manifezt

Recognizing the importance of our vision of transforming Miami into the tech hub of the east coast, and how sparking the interest of the next generation at a young age will play a vital role in creating a qualified STEM workforce, The U has officially partnered with us here Manifezt…

Jay Scott SadlerDecember 13, 2017

Education Energy Opinion Science Technology

Harvey, Irma, Maria, Global Warming & STEM Education

Moody’s analytics expect the total cost of both hurricanes Harvey and Irma to exceed $150B, roughly on par with the cost of hurricane Katrina. Economies affecting millions of people are disrupted, infrastructure is damaged, property is lost, and many lives are in danger both during the storm and during the…

Jay Scott SadlerMarch 8, 2022

Education Ethnic Diversity Income Inequality Opinion Science Technology

The Relationship between Sports, STEM Education, Median Income & The Crime Rate

According to the latest numbers, Florida high schools produce the highest number of division one college football players of any state*. However, Florida ranks 41st in America in terms of funding per student in public schools*, and STEM education is the most expensive form of education and often suffers the…

Jay Scott SadlerMarch 8, 2022

Opinion

Can Praising Kids’ Intelligence Be Detrimental?

Every time an article about how to raise successful human beings pops up on my social media feed, I am convinced that being a parent is the toughest job in the world. I often feel that managing and leading employees at work is ten times easier than my job as…

Lina LorenzoDecember 13, 2017

Education Ethnic Diversity Income Inequality Mathematics Opinion Science Technology

For-Profit Charter Schools – The Answer to South Florida’s Public School Education Issues?

Concerned parents have been looking for alternative options for their students for years. 87% of Florida’s youth is currently enrolled in some form of public school education, and households with children in private schools make 174% of the income of households with children in public schools, indicating a private education…

Jay Scott SadlerMarch 8, 2022

Education Entrepreneurship Ethnic Diversity Income Inequality Opinion Science

Income Inequality in South Florida and How STEM Can Impact It

When looking at income inequality we begin to see that Florida ranks among worst in the nation, with the top 1% taking home over 28% of the income. Miami is the most unequal city in America based on the Gini Coefficient.

Jay Scott SadlerMarch 8, 2022

Education Women Matter

Is It Misguided to Push Girls Into Traditionally Male-Dominated STEM Fields?

While it may be true that more women prefer psychology to engineering, it does not mean that they are not naturally inclined to take a traditionally male-dominated role. Many factors may hinder a woman from pursuing a career in the STEM fields of engineering and technology, pushing them into female-friendly…

Lina LorenzoMarch 8, 2022

Press Releases

Interim Program Director of the Knight Foundation Chris Caines Joins Manifezt Advisory Board

Thanks to his belief in the Manifezt Foundation mission, we are pleased to announce the addition of Interim Program Director of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Chris Caines, to our board. Chris has been with the Knight Foundation for the past two years, where he worked closely…

Jay Scott SadlerDecember 13, 2017

Education

How to Ignite a Passion for STEM Education

STEM education has been on the spotlight for quite some time. There is a general understanding that our nation’s ability to stay competitive in the era of globalization depends greatly on innovation and staying at the forefront of technological advances.

Lina LorenzoDecember 13, 2017

Education Opinion Technology

Fake News Exists – What Now?

The Fake News phenomenon – driven by largely controversial stories looking to generate clicks and ad revenue off shock value, and political campaigns promoting propaganda on their opponents – has been making headlines more and more recently, because of its supposed effect on the elections and the actions it has…

Jay Scott SadlerDecember 13, 2017

Articles

The University of Miami Teams Up with Manifezt

Harvey, Irma, Maria, Global Warming & STEM Education

The Relationship between Sports, STEM Education, Median Income & The Crime Rate

Can Praising Kids’ Intelligence Be Detrimental?

For-Profit Charter Schools – The Answer to South Florida’s Public School Education Issues?

Income Inequality in South Florida and How STEM Can Impact It

Is It Misguided to Push Girls Into Traditionally Male-Dominated STEM Fields?

Interim Program Director of the Knight Foundation Chris Caines Joins Manifezt Advisory Board

How to Ignite a Passion for STEM Education

Fake News Exists – What Now?

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