On November 19th, the Long Island STEM Hub held its quarterly meeting bringing the leaders in industry and academia together to discuss STEM careers and opportunities available on Long Island for the remainder of the year and into 2021. We hear from industry and high school educators about how the pandemic has impacted and shaped […]
Molloy College is offering two more Virtual Saturday Science for Students with the Explorer’s Club discussions this year. On Saturday, November 21st, hear Dr. Robert Nuzzi, Aquatic Scientist, talk about his career. On Saturday, December 5th, listen as Dr. Artie Kopelman, Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at SUNY, speak about his career as a population ecologist […]
Science Thursdays at Brookhaven Lab is a virtual live Q&A conversation series on the third Thursday of the month with STEM professionals. During the 45 minute Q&A sessions, students and teachers learn about BNL’s research, its impact on society, and possible career paths. Check out the Office of Educational Programs webpage for information about these […]
October marks the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which celebrates America’s workers with disabilities and reminds employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices. According to U.S. Secretary of Labor, Eugene Scalia, “Ensuring that America’s workplaces continue to include and accommodate people with disabilities will be an important part of our […]
For the past 11 years, Newsday has developed a College Admissions & STEAM Guide for students, parents, and educators. The online guide is packed with resources such as a downloadable financial aid toolkit, worksheets, and a planning timeline. If you are looking to get more information about higher education choices available, this guide is an […]
From September 15th to October 15th we recognize National Hispanic American Heritage Month. It’s a time to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society today. According to the Hispanic Heritage Month site, “National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both […]
First a New York Emmy nomination and now this! It’s with great pride that we announce our recognition by the Press Club of Long Island’s (PCLI) Annual Media Awards for our video series, “Full STEM Ahead Long Island.” Our episode, “Branching Out With Bio” received second place in the Health category. We were up against […]
The Mars 2020 Perseverance mission launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on July 30, 2020. It is set to land on the Jezero Crater on the Red Planet on Feb. 18, 2021. While there, the Perseverance rover will seek signs of ancient microbial life and collect rock and soil samples for a possible return […]
Kudos to our industry partner, East/West Industries, Inc. Ronkonkoma-based EW recently donated their time and pivoted their operations to manufacture 10,000 COVID-19 masks for Suffolk County law enforcement personnel. “East/West is an incredible company that utilized their expertise and their workers to partner with us to help protect our first responders,” said Suffolk County Executive […]
“New York Tech’s E.R.R.S.E.L.A. robot has served double duty as a research and high school outreach tool before and during the pandemic…and even played a starring role at this year’s commencement.” An excerpt from the article: “E.R.R.S.E.L.A. is not just a robot—who can speak, play music and answer questions—but a philosophy. It was deliberately designed […]
