Written by: Reagan Flowers, PhD Twenty years ago, we were skeptical about even making a purchase on a computer, but today we store payment information, passwords and a wealth of personal information on laptops, phones and “in the cloud.” Hackers make fortunes stealing this information, and cybersecurity has become essential to prevent this from happening. […]
Distance and Location Take a Toll
Written by: Reagan Flowers, PhD Many students dream of going to college far away, but the reality is that most seek higher education close to home. As referenced in the article “The Education Deserts of Rural America”, nearly 40 percent of college freshmen attend a school less than 50 miles from home. Though the article […]
TEA 2018-2019 Accountability Ratings Show HISD has Made Progress
Written by: Reagan Flowers, PhD With the newly released 2019 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability rating, it is clear that replacing the HISD board is not the best course of action at this point. The TEA ratings revealed that three of the four schools, which were poised to trigger closure of the individual schools or […]
Looking at the Whole Picture
Written by: Reagan Flowers, PhD Continually improving our schools is necessary and highly impactful; however, it doesn’t tell the whole story. As referenced in the article, Better Schools Won’t Fix America, school inequality is based on much bigger issues and takes a closer look at why schools in some neighborhoods have more impressive resources and […]
Fund the Future: Teacher Pay Increase
Written by: Reagan Flowers, PhD The passing of the 2019-2020 budget by Houston ISD, the largest public school district in the state of Texas, has naturally caused quite a stir, particularly with the controversy around teacher pay raises. The unanimous vote by the Texas House and Senate in support of House Bill 3, which approved an […]
More Than Ever, Our Youth are the Future
Written by: Reagan Flowers, PhD It’s no secret that our planet’s natural resources have been declining at an increasingly alarming rate. A recent study showed that the effects of pollution and destruction of nature could quickly reach a critical point, in just decades. Tomorrow’s leaders could be directly responsible for ensuring the resources that fill […]
STEM Plays a Role in All Paths
Written By: Reagan Flowers, PhD C-STEM works with students, parents, teachers, and community partners to ensure every student has access to the best STEM education possible. Innovation and Technology are the future, and it continues to evolve every day, so the mission of C-STEM is crucial for every child, not just those who plan to […]
Sneak Peek: Take a Listen to Eric Hammond’s Interview
This episode is sponsored by Halliburton. Listen to the full episode Eric Hammond is the Director of Government Relations at Universities Space Research Association (USRA). USRA’s mission is to advance the space-and aeronautics-related sciences exploration through innovative research, technology, and education programs; promote space and aeronautics policy; and develop and operate premier facilities and programs by […]
Sneak Peek: Take a Listen to Laura Nelson’s Interview
This episode is sponsored by Halliburton. Listen to the full episode. Laura Nelson is the Coordinator of Science Education for Portsmouth Public Schools. In this podcast, she shares: Her extensive career in STEM. Obtaining a 5 million gift for STEM education. Creating innovative outlets for elementary students. To support STEMcast Podcast: Share Episode Donate to […]
AI Integration, Who’s Up Next?
Written by: Reagan Flowers, PhD Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm and jobs of the future are relying on technology to go from good too great to accurate. Thoughtful AI[i] collaborations are revolutionizing how we experience the world. Those who are willing to share their data, depth of knowledge, and unique information […]
School Bells Toll, Welcome Students
Written by Reagan Flowers, PhD As students start anew this academic year, we don’t want them to wonder about who they are, we want them to know that they are inspiration and celebration. Every student can tap into the drive that is required to take great care of their mind, body, and soul. It is […]
An Expanded Growth Mindset for Girls in STEM
Written by: Reagan Flowers, PhD For years, there has been a noticeable gender gap in STEM fields, both in higher education and professions. Why is that? A more up-close and personal look reveals one of the culprits as being negative stereotypes. Further, there is also the issue of accessibility to STEM opportunities and how they […]