According to a Carnegie Foundation commission of researchers, the growth of contemporary economies is reliant on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) workers. However, the U.S. has consistently fallen behind in math and science education. This site from Canadian nonprofit Let's Talk Science provides an overview of some fresh ideas about how to get kids interested in STEM. Readers may want to start with the Programs & Resources section, where they will find gems such as Curiocity, IdeaPark, and other web-based programs for educators who are looking for fresh ways to spark interest in STEM subjects with their students. The Research & Publications tab links to empirical data on students' attitudes toward science and the effect of Let's Talk Science on those attitudes. There are also activities and media resources available on the site.
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