KANSAS CITY, Mo – Twenty-five local middle school students will spend a few days this summer building motors, creating electricity and designing wind turbines – all in the name of energy. Driven by a need for more job-ready candidates in power and energy fields, KCP&L, the...
Dr. Vince Bertram, president and CEO of Project Lead the Way, shared his thoughts on why STEM benefits students throughout their lives and careers, no matter what fields they end up working in. Science, technology, engineering and math – or STEM – is arguably the most...
BY DIANE STAFFORD - THE KANSAS CITY STAR The difficulty of filling STEM jobs is a challenge, and it’s going to get worse. That’s the assessment of a report published Tuesday. Across a range of industries and occupations, job postings for science, technology, engineering or math openings are...
University aims to help grow PLTW Biomedical Science Programs Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announces the University of Kansas (KU) as an affiliate partner to support the growth of PLTW Biomedical Science programs in the state. KU joins approximately 50 other colleges, universities, and research institutions...
Our kids are amazing consumers of technology. With a few taps and swipes on their mobile devices, they have nearly instant access to much of the world’s information via downloadable apps and websites. But with a projected 8.65 million U.S. workers needed by 2018 in the...
Greater KC FIRST® teams scored big at the 2014 World Championship. Read More...
BLUE SPRINGS, MO (June 5, 2014) — The Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation (EDC), with participation from Grow Blue Springs, invested $5,000 to support Zechariah Lefholz and Michael Alexander, both seniors at Blue Springs High School, in continued development of their NFC Lock, a device designed to open...
KC STEM Alliance is currently looking for a FIRST AmeriCorp VISTA member to serve with our current member, Malcolm Strickland, from August, 2014 – August, 2015. FIRST VISTA members work to support and assist teams, mentors, coaches and volunteers with an emphasis on securing and sustaining...
More than 300 schools in 91 districts participate in Project Lead the Way Missouri schools are offering students more opportunities for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. More than 300 schools from across the state will participate in Project Lead the Way during the 2014-15 school...
In the time it takes to have a conversation or share an idea, mentors can change the course for a PLTW student. "Our industry partners provide our students with real world understanding of the current issues and advancements in the medical field, " said Peggy...