I recently read an article from Forbes titled “Motivation Matters”. It brought up a study conducted in the mid-2000s by the National Research Council that found that 40% of high school students reported being chronically disengaged from school. I don’t know about you, but this is particularly unsettling to me.
Read MoreOftentimes teachers feel as if they’re not really getting through to students. Sure, the students simply may not be particularly interested in the subject; however, it’s worth considering that perhaps the traditional classroom dynamic is taking away from students’ willingness to learn.
Read MoreIn about a month, Project SCIFI has successfully provided three schools with lab gear care packages. The third package was delivered to Richmond High by Shashank Patil (CPO) and Samir Hassanin (CNO) roughly a week ago.
Read MoreThe following is a blurb regarding Project SCIFI’s second delivery of lab coats to Trinity High School written by the President of Project SCIFI, Stephen Harwood.
Read MoreLast Friday, December 15th, was an exciting day not only for Project SCIFI but a local San Francisco middle school as well. De Marillac Academy became the first school to receive Project SCIFI’s lab coats, goggles, and career books. The hard work and determination of our organization’s members have proven that Project SCIFI can achieve its mission and truly make a positive impact in the community.
Read MoreFor anyone who has ever been involved in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field, chances are it’s been easy to see a severe lack of diversity. White and asian males have dominated STEM fields for years and the numbers tell us there is very little improvement in the making.
Read MoreIf we take a moment to reflect on our opportunities and career choices, we will find nodes where we made conscious decisions. Applying to college, choosing a graduate school, and obtaining a job opportunity are all examples of a node in our life where, once the decision was made, the course of our life was refined.
Read MoreIt’s a common phrase you hear teachers and mentors give students: dress for the job you want, not the job you have. But what effect can this have on young middle and high school students who probably aren’t working or have any idea of what they want to pursue as a career?
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