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Q&A: Understanding STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action Unlocking the Future Through STEM Education In an ever-evolving world, the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education cannot be overstated. STEM NOLA and STEM Global Action are at the forefront of this movement,...

STEM NOLA's "The Physics of Sound" exposed, engaged and inspired participants in hands-on learning. This week, Xavier University of Louisiana became the epicenter of innovation and leadership as it hosted the 34th Annual National Urban League's Youth Leadership Summit 2024. This year’s summit,...

Dr. Calvin Mackie's vision and commitment to education and economic prosperity through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics In the bustling streets of New Orleans, amidst the vibrant culture and rich history, a movement is underway, one that's not only transforming the lives of its...

Champions will travel to National STEM Festival in AprilNew Orleans, LA - STEM NOLA is honored to announce that two STEM NOLA Fellows have been selected as Champions of the National STEM Challenge. Naya Ellis, 9th Grader at John F. Kennedy High SchoolNaya created WingItt, an affordable watch that...

Three local schools represented by STEM FellowsNew Orleans, LA - STEM NOLA is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievement of three STEM Fellows who have advanced to the final round of the National STEM Challenge. The exceptional projects that secured their advancement are as follows:...

Award Given by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, in partnership with Schmidt FuturesSTEM NOLA, flagship affiliate of STEM Global Action, is excited to share that Dr. Calvin Mackie, our Founder and CEO, has been selected as one of the esteemed recipients of the Eric and...

by Jimmie AggisonSEPTEMBER 25, 2023 On Saturday I attended a STEM camp hosted by STEM Global Action at the Buffalo Soldiers Museum. STEM Global Action first began as STEM Global Action, a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Calvin Mackey, a former Tulane professor from New Orleans. After...

By SOPHIA GERMER | Staff photographer Sep 9, 2023 About 215 students between grades K-12 got into small groups and learned about levees and the environment. They made mini levees and used sponges to learn about how wetlands work. Six teens competed in 2 groups in a levee building competition...

Hadley Hitson, Montgomery AdvertiserSeptember 7, 2023 Montgomery-area industry, government and education leaders launched one of Alabama’s first regional STEM ecosystems on Saturday with a celebration at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex. More than 850 kids registered for the TechMGM event where they...

BY ANTHONY McAULEY | Staff writer Calvin Mackie arrived for breakfast at the Mid-City Ruby Slipper one recent Saturday morning wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the logo of STEM NOLA and donning a Morehouse College cap. He apologized for running a few minutes late and explains that he'd just run...

Author: wwltv.com Published: 10:44 AM CDT September 6, 2023 Updated: 10:44 AM CDT September 6, 2023

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology  has named STEM NOLA — a New Orleans-based science, technology, engineering, and math education leader — its inaugural Engineering Change award winner. ABET accredits over 4,500 programs that graduate more than...

Frank T. Joshua Jr. is a construction site manager who has an unwavering love for STEM education. He grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was always interested in how things worked. He loved taking things apart and putting them back together, and he was always eager to learn new things. Now,...

Check out the FOX8 segment about STEM NOLA Summer Camps aired July 2023.

ARTICLE SOURCE: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alliantgroup-hosts-stem-summit-202400892.html Alliantgroup hosted its first ever summit on STEM education. The event, STEM Summit: Closing the Gap from Classroom to Industry, brought together educators, community members, policymakers and business...