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The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields

A study published in the journal of autism and developmental disorders found that students with autism choose majors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at a higher rate than students in the general population. Yet student with autism enroll into college at lower rates. People with an autism spectrum…

Daniela ZapataJuly 3, 2018

Education Ethnic Diversity Science Women Matter

Benefits of Diversity in The Classroom

We are living in an era where diversity in the work place is becoming a vital part of any business. Promoting diversity in the workplace has proven to increase employee performance and promotes greater creativity. So, by default, diversity in the classroom also reaps great benefits. Diverse classrooms prepare students…

Daniela ZapataJuly 2, 2018

Education Insights Mathematics Opinion Science Women Matter

How Soon Might be Too Soon?

Entering an era of scientific innovations and advancements plus a more competitive job market, wanting your child to go to college is something every parent has to think about. Raising a child is hard work itself but deciding when to start prepping them for college is a whole other objective.…

Daniela ZapataJuly 2, 2018

Education Science

Educating the Scientists of Tomorrow for the Eradication of Disease

A few years back I asked my then soon-to-be 10-year-old daughter what she wanted to be when she grew up. Typical 10-year-old boys or girls may answer with the typical top choices, such as: dancer, musician, athlete, firefighter, police officer, doctor, veterinarian, etc. However, my daughter’s answer shocked me with…

Lina LorenzoMarch 8, 2022

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The Coolest, Out of This World Type of Job

What child has not dreamed of flying to space in a rocket, or walking on the moon, or visiting distant galaxies in a spaceship? We probably still daydream about it as adults. How cool would it be to see earth from the moon instead of the other way around? I…

Lina LorenzoMarch 8, 2022

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Creating the Jobs of Tomorrow to Build the Society of Tomorrow

I often think about the kind of economy the United States and other first world countries will boast in 20 to 30 years from now. We have seen the departure of thousands of manufacturing jobs from the US and the decline of the middle class. Globalization and technology have shifted…

Lina LorenzoMarch 8, 2022

Energy Engineering Insights Opinion Science

Climate Change is Real, Deal with It!

These past few weeks have been tough for the State of Florida, particularly for those of us in South Florida and the west coast. We prepared for Irma, a category 5 hurricane with the potential to destroy everything in its path, bringing storm surges of up to 15 feet. Bottled…

Lina LorenzoMarch 8, 2022

Education Energy Insights Opinion Science

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

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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

Education Ethnic Diversity Income Inequality Insights Mathematics Opinion Science

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

The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields

Benefits of Diversity in The Classroom

How Soon Might be Too Soon?

Educating the Scientists of Tomorrow for the Eradication of Disease

The Coolest, Out of This World Type of Job

Creating the Jobs of Tomorrow to Build the Society of Tomorrow

Climate Change is Real, Deal with It!

Harvey, Irma, Maria, Global Warming & STEM Education

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

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

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