Michigan State University (MSU) is now offering a certification program for students from rural communities who plan to teach in those areas after graduation. The program, which begins this spring, will allow students graduating in the spring of 2027 to obtain a special certification that can be used as an option or applied more broadly as general education teachers. Leslie Rogers from MSU's Department of Education notes that this additional option is intended to support students who want to return to their rural communities and teach there.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/bozeman/msus-education-department-expands-program-for-special-education-teachers/article_932b53ca-c91d-11ef-bb30-6f7685c66d14.htmlA team of students from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore designed a nanosatellite, with the help of Mr Lin, who studied NASA documents and reverse-engineered software. The satellite's main objective is educational, so the team opted to design parts of it themselves from scratch, including circuit boards. The project has been passed down through five generations of students, with the current cohort led by 17-year-old Vincent Kwok responsible for completing the final stages before launch on a SpaceX rocket.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nus-high-school-nanosatellite-space-launch-4832781Huntley High School students Daniel Przybylko, Jack Peterson, Allen Williams, Nolan Laird, Kerellos Abdelmalak, and Sammy Salby are participating in NASA's app development challenge as part of their software engineering course. The team, known as Project DJANKS, is working on an app to visualize the Artemis II mission, which involves four astronauts circling the moon and returning to Earth. The students have been meeting regularly to work on the project, with guidance from computer science teacher Michelle Zietlow, who heard about the challenge at a conference over the summer. If they advance in the competition, they will submit a video presentation by December 11, followed by an interview with NASA officials and potentially an in-person presentation at the Johnson Space Center in Houston in April.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20241225/news/come-spring-six-huntley-high-school-students-could-be-telling-nasa-officials-at-the-johnson-space-c/The Hong Kong Education Bureau has proposed a revamp of the junior secondary science curriculum to include mainland China's achievements in science and technology. The updated framework, which is set to be implemented from the 2027-28 academic year, aims to help students "recognise the contributions and major achievements made by our country in scientific development". The revised subject will cover 13 topics, including artificial intelligence, engineering practices, and data processing, with a focus on enhancing scientific inquiry and cross-disciplinary learning. The Education Bureau has published a consultation draft of the framework for public feedback, with schools expected to pilot the new curriculum from the 2025-26 academic year.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3291253/hong-kong-students-learn-about-chinese-science-feats-subject-revamp-plan?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionTrina Solar is launching a project to educate students and professionals on solar technology, focusing on areas such as solar project design, photovoltaic system installation and maintenance, and the application of advanced technologies. The initiative includes establishing a practical classroom with state-of-the-art equipment for demonstrations and training purposes, aiming to promote innovation in the energy sector.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trinasolar-establishes-a-partnership-with-centro-universitario-facens-to-empower-brazilian-market-on-its-advanced-smart-solar-solutions-302333237.htmlSindh Education and Literacy Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah praised the innovative scientific projects showcased at the 'TDF MagnifiScience Thar Exhibition' in Mithi, Tharparkar. The exhibition, organized by the Thar Foundation and The Dawood Foundation, featured over 30 projects from local students and institutions such as Aga Khan University and Pakistan Science Club. The event aimed to promote STEM education and inspire students through science festivals under the 'Science in Sindh' banner.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1261992-students-of-thar-can-compete-with-international-students-says-sardarThe education system in a certain location is implementing programs to promote equality and prevent violence among future generations. The programs aim to teach respect for individual differences, personal boundaries, communication skills, emotion regulation, and conflict resolution through compulsory and elective courses. For younger students, the focus will be on developmental guidance services that include topics such as seeking help, anger management, and recognizing personal boundaries. Older secondary school students will receive training specifically on cyber violence, tolerating criticism, and resolving conflicts peacefully.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/law-schools-mandated-to-include-courses-on-violence-against-women-203525More than 500 members of the Essec Business School community, including students, alumni, faculty and staff, will participate in a volunteerism effort with non-profit organisations in Singapore. The initiative, led by dean Vincenzo Vinzi, aims to deepen its impact through skills-based volunteering, particularly around corporate volunteerism. Participants will engage in service-based volunteering via two programmes: assisting children with homework help and other activities at FaithActs' centres, and a field work experience programme where students will complete 35 hours of volunteer work per week for four weeks. Additionally, students will participate in a six-week Junior Consultant Experience to provide skills-based support to FaithActs and its social service agencies on business problems such as fundraising and talent management.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/nvpc-essec-business-school-ink-mou-ramp-corporate-volunteering-effortsStrider is a founding partner of the I3SC, contributing to its curriculum development, speaking series events, student mentorship, and course instruction. The company also provides students with opportunities for direct work experience through internships, capstones, and laboratory work using industry-leading open source intelligence tools. Strider collaborates with other partners in the I3SC to achieve these goals.
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