Former astronaut encourages Northern Virginia students to study STEM
WashingtonExec’s 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium at the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Herndon drew about 2,500 students from across the region. The youngsters got a hands-on look at 3-D printers, connected cars, flight simulators, drones, robotics and more. The children also got to speak with an array STEM professionals about career paths.
Symposium gives kids hands-on STEM experience
Kids in Northern Virginia are getting a chance to learn more about opportunities in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and show off what they have learned already.
STEM Programs in Northern Virginia and Beyond: The 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium
As a parent, you don’t need to be sold on the value of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education for your child. The statistics alone say it all: Computer science majors earn 40 percent more than the average college graduate, while 20 percent of U.S. jobs require a high level of knowledge in a STEM field. Meanwhile, by 2018, 15.68 million Americans are projected to be employed in STEM fields. But where do you start?
Stevie Awards for Women in Business Names Jill Bruning 2015 Female Executive of the Year
Jill Bruning, AECOM At the 12th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, Jill Bruning was named as the 2015 Female Executive of the Year in the large business (more than 2,500 employees) category.
Leidos, USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s Information Sciences Institute to Partner on Research Projects
Dr. S. Gulu Gambhir, Leidos Leidos and the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering’s Information Sciences Institute announced Nov. 23 that they are collaborating on two research efforts aimed at
Leidos' Rob Zitz Speaks on Domestic and International Energy Policy Panel
Leidos' Rob Zitz speaking at the 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Leidos Senior Vice President and Chief Systems Architect Rob Zitz spoke on the panel on Domestic and International Energy Policy held Nov. 3
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