The Plantoid has roots that grow from their tips, using a miniaturized 3D printer that changes the viscosity of PLA filaments by increasing temperature.

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Summer Fun in STEM

Summer, after all, is a time for fun! So instead of focusing on potential loss, let’s plan for a fun and educational summer. Summer is on the way and that means we can take our learning outside with Summer STEM Activities!

Guest UserApril 12, 2022

Why STEM Education is so Important

STEM education is helping to bridge the ethnic and gender gaps sometimes found in math and science fields. Initiatives have been established to empower the role of women and minorities in STEM-related fields.

In the News: Founder of NextWaveSTEM® Finalist for Visionary Leadership EdTech Award!

We’re excited to announce NextWaveSTEM founder Udit Agarwal as a finalist for this year’s EdTech Awards! He was among other Visionaries in the Leadership Award! Udit is recognized as one of “the innovators, leaders, and trendsetters in K-12, higher education, and workforce learning who continue connecting, producing and persisting despite all challenges.”

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Wow! That's Cool! 3D Printed Houses!

Believe it or not, 3D printed houses are a big promise for the construction industry. They could be a game changer.

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3 Reasons to Teach Robotics in 2022

STEM has been gaining relevance in the last 20 years, and it is no wonder why. The jobs of the 21st century demand STEM skills, and require the next generation of leaders to be creative problem solvers with a data-backed approach to everything they do. They have to understand the “why” and the “how,” and be able to implement solutions to local and global challenges as quickly as possible.

Wow! That's Cool! Robot Bugs!

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed some really tiny robots inspired by bugs that can carry get to hard-to-reach spaces and tricky environments.

Wow! That's Cool!Guest UserMarch 15, 2022

In the News: Former Chicago Public Schools Employee Creates Award-Winning STEM Programs Bringing Emerging Technology into Classrooms

Former CPS employee creates award-winning STEM programming at NextWave STEM. Curricula is aligned with NGSS Grade Band Engineering Technology Standards, Common Core Math and ELA as they relate to the NGSS ETS standards, and ISTE, CSTA and 21st Century Skills standards related to emerging technologies and STEM. Courses include topics such as robotics, artificial intelligence, coding, drones, solar and renewable energy, entrepreneurship, innovation, cybersecurity, 3D modeling and 3D printing.

Guest UserJanuary 10, 2022

A Teacher's Guide to Taking STEM Education to the Next Level

There has been an increased focus on STEM education in recent years—and for good reason. Students who are proficient in STEM topics will have many lucrative career opportunities available to them in the future. Getting kids interested in the right topics at a young age is the first step towards a successful future. Here are a few tips to help you get started…..

IN THE NEWS: Equity in Education Grant Provides Invaluable STEM Opportunities for K-12 Students

NextWave STEM announces Equity in Education Grant in partnership with Verizon, MES Lighting, and TotalTek. The grant may be used to supplement STEM pilot programs offered by NextWave STEM, a TechEd company providing K-12 STEM curricula, equipment and training. To be considered for the equity grant, please fill out this form.

Guest UserNovember 22, 2021

How to Get Kids Interested in STEM

How to connect everyday life with STEM, allow students to explore, be curious, and focus on progress rather than perfection. Make STEM Applicable to Daily Life I Focus on the Hands-On Experience I Focus on the Process to Enhance Confidence

The Future of STEM: Exciting, Real-World Curricula

To prepare students for the coming influx of STEM-related career opportunities, STEM must be an integral part of educational curricula. Through STEM, students not only master subject matter content, they also build proficiency in critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, collaboration—all of which have been identified as essential 21st Century Skills.

Guest UserOctober 11, 2021

How to Be a Charitable Family

How to Encourage Family Philanthropy: Before diving in, understand your motivation in order to create a plan that can positively impact your family and the organization you are choosing to help.

Parent ResourcesGuest UserOctober 6, 2021Family, Charity, Holiday season, Christmas ideas

Inexpensive, Creative, and Educational Gifts for Kids

Sometimes the best gifts are the simple ones. They’re also better for children’s developing brains. Instead of splurging on big-ticket items, we suggest some affordable educational gift ideas that will promote creativity and positive development.

Artificial Intelligence for Kids: All You Need to Know

Advantages of AI for Kids: Enhances Problem-Solving Skills, Boosts Creativity, and Develops Data Analysis Skills

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How Your Students Can Benefit from a Robotics Program

Introducing robotics in classrooms can help students develop better learning about different things. From working with others to understanding how different elements work, a robotics program can broaden a child’s learning horizon.

Experiential Learning Through 3D Printing

What is 3D printing? How does 3D printing work? What are the 3D Printing Applications? Is 3D Printing Safe for Kids? Learn answers to these questions and more.

3D TechnologyGuest UserSeptember 7, 20213d printing, 3d modeling curriculum, 3d printing curriculum, 3D printer

How Integrated Approaches to STEM Education Support Outcomes Across Disciplines

What are the benefits of STEM Education? Increase teamwork and collaboration, Develop critical thinking skills, Explore careers and occupations, Boost students social-emotional learning, Boost curiosity

STEM: Reshaping the Future of Learning

Traditional learning is compartmentalized. Instruction materials are handled as subject matters that are distinctly apart from each other. This piece-meal way of processing data makes for a fragmented and inefficient way of cascading and absorbing new information. STEM adopts a more holistic approach in that it emphasizes the interconnectedness of the spheres.

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How NextWaveSTEM connects STEM with SEL

Looking into our education systems, we understand the importance of quality education – not just in the material taught by teachers but also in the social environments in which we position students. Students learn so much more than math equations and history lessons in school. They learn how to interact with people, understand the different kinds of relationships, and how they function in relation to others.

Importance of STEMGuest UserJune 27, 2021SEL, Social Emotional Learning, STEM, STEM Programs, STEM programs