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Electrical Power Generation and Storage

Virginia’s Groundbreaking Nuclear Fusion Project: A Clean Energy Solution

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Virginia’s Groundbreaking Nuclear Fusion Project
13
Jan

Virginia is set to make history by hosting the world’s first nuclear fusion power plant. Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, plans to build the facility on a 100-acre site located in Chesterfield County’s James River Industrial Park. The power plant will generate 400 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power 150,000 […]

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STEM Education

STEM Education in Rural Communities: Embracing the Future

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10
Jul

A bridge spans the north-flowing St. Johns River in the heart of Putnam County, Florida. The Putnam County School District (PCSD) serves 10,000 students across 13 schools in this northeastern Florida region. As a 100% Title I district, PCSD faces significant challenges due to the economic struggles of many students’ families. However, like many small, […]

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STEM Education

STEM Subjects Communal Goals, and Social Connection

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STEM Subjects
14
May

Incorporating STEM subjects communal goals into the educational process reaps significant personal and social rewards. In many schools, STEM subjects like science, math, and technology are important for societal progress. However, students often feel a disconnect from these subjects because they don’t see how they can make a difference in the world, thus the need […]

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STEM Education

Future of STEM Education: Trends Shaping Learning for Tomorrow

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30
Apr

In the ever-changing world of education, the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are undergoing incredible changes. STEM subjects are the foundation of current and future innovations in a variety of industries. Advances in STEM fields and technologies require the reshaping of academic programs and development of new teaching techniques. Let’s explore six […]

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STEM Education

Enhancing Student Engagement: Universal Design Learning Strategies

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Enhancing student engagement universal design for learning
21
Mar

To enhance student engagement the Curricular Design and Professional Learning (CAST) organization created the Universal Design for Learning Program. Referred to as UDL, “the program guides the design of learning experiences to proactively meet the needs of all learners. The goal is for all learners to become “expert learners.” Expert learners are purposeful and motivated, […]

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STEM Education

NEED Project Stem Education. Harnessing the Energy of the Classroom.

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NEED Project Stem Education Students Learning
13
Jan

EcocentricNow is proud to partner with the National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) to strengthen its hands-on STEM experiences and curriculum. NEED trains and assists teachers across the country in harnessing the energy of the classroom

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STEM Education

STEM Project Based Learning – Hands-on Problem Solving

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STEM Problem Based Learning
19
Jan

Educators and parents today are wondering what matters most in education: being able to learn material and answer questions on a test or apply that knowledge in life.

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