K-12 & Education

It's a competitive world in which science, technology, mathematics and engineering impact our economy, health, societal well-being and policy. Scientists, engineers and educators provide the ideas and knowledge base for U.S. leadership in science and engineering. Learning how people learn, while also supporting the very best ideas and students are also essential goals in today's changing world.

Preparing A Workforce For Advanced Manufacturing Preparing A Workforce For Advanced Manufacturing
FLATE builds skills for high tech careers
Next-Generation Arctic Research Vessel On-track For Voyage Of Discovery Next-Generation Arctic Research Vessel On-track For Voyage Of Discovery
R/V Sikuliaq launched and expected to begin work in Arctic waters in 2014
Community College Cybersecurity Program Trains 21st-Century Workforce Community College Cybersecurity Program Trains 21st-Century Workforce
Advanced Technological Education program produces skilled workforce for the front lines of cyber defense
Making A Robot Is Now Child's Play Making A Robot Is Now Child's Play
Roboticists create multi-functional toy blocks that teach the basics of robot-building to kids.
How Science Works How Science Works
Is science a step-by-step process? Actually, it kind of works like a pinball machine. Check it out!
NSF Joins In Commemorating Computer Science Education Week 2012 NSF Joins In Commemorating Computer Science Education Week 2012
December 9th is the birthday of computing pioneer, Grace Hopper. In commemoration, her birthday every year marks Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) intended to spotlight the transformative role of computing and the need to bolster computer science at all educational levels.
Nanoscience Center Strengthens Research

Nanoscience Center Strengthens Research


A cutting edge center on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus provides important tools for nano-science discoveries.
Boosting STEM Education In Elementary Schools Boosting STEM Education In Elementary Schools
Supported by a five-year, $7.4 million National Science Foundation grant, experts at The Johns Hopkins University are partnering with teachers and administrators in Baltimore City Public Schools on a program to enhance teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and math in city elementary schools by making STEM a community affair.
Unveiling The State-Of-The-Art Polar Research Vessel, Sikuliaq Unveiling The State-Of-The-Art Polar Research Vessel, Sikuliaq
Successful launch of the U.S. academic research vessel, the Sikuliaq
The Learning Bridge The Learning Bridge
Researchers transform a bridge into a resource for civil engineering laboratory development and learning.
Understanding The Factors That Affect Children's Reading Comprehension Skills Understanding The Factors That Affect Children’s Reading Comprehension Skills
Education researchers study how to improve reading comprehension for children.
U.S. Students Experience Hands-on Science In Greenland U.S. Students Experience Hands-on Science In Greenland
Joint Science Education Program brings high-school students to Arctic research sites to experience hands-on science.
Ancient Inventions Ancient Inventions
Students move out of the classroom and into the lab to turn ancient inventions they have been studying about into real-life working mechanisms.
Scientific Superheroes Scientific Superheroes
The University of South Florida's own Scientific Superheroes have unleashed a video series that takes learning to a whole new level.
Finding Your Science: What Video Games Can Teach Our Schools Finding Your Science: What Video Games Can Teach Our Schools
Linguist James Gee talks about the deep learning principles found in video games.
Time On A Microscale Time On A Microscale
New exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology in Syracuse, N.Y. (MOST) explores time on a microscale
The ARRA Report 19 The ARRA Report 19
This report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Math Research That Really Adds Up Math Research That Really Adds Up

Why are American schoolchildren so bad at algebra?  University of Notre Dame psychologist Nicole McNeil has a theory.


Innovators: Tackling The Need For A Technical Workforce Innovators: Tackling The Need For A Technical Workforce
Workforce Initiative in Hawaii prepares local students for jobs in astronomy, remote sensing and other technology industries
Project CRYSTAL Project CRYSTAL
Project CRYSTAL, made possible by a grant from the NSF, is a unique outreach program that allows middle school students to conduct biochemistry research at UW-Madison.