Many university STEM classes continue to rely on conventional lectures, despite research that suggests active teaching techniques are more effective

Undergraduate researchers with LEAP Scholars program publish findings

The number contrasts sharply with the departure rate of scientists in the 1960s, when a much higher fraction spent their full careers in academia

Reaching out to scientists around the world to provide valuable scientific resources

Insight from the research is valuable in reversing the trend of underrepresented students and employees in all STEM fields, researcher says

A research team led by Michigan Technological University set out to find what makes STEM integration tick

While it may seem that women are freely choosing to opt out of math-intensive STEM careers, these choices are constrained by implicit STEM-male stereotypes that may have been unconsciously ingrained since childhood, researcher says

By focusing on genealogy and genetics, the curriculum ranges from DNA and inheritance to evolution and the origins of humanity

Findings could help refine education efforts and policies geared toward girls and STEM

Survey of chemistry professionals finds that 61% believe the curricula offered are not suitable for industry needs