STEM.org
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | June 04, 2001, Henry Ford Estate |
| Founder | Andrew B. Raupp |
| Headquarters | , |
| Services | Evaluation, Research, Education |
| Website | STEM.org |
STEM.org aka STEM.org Educational Research is a privately-held, American company headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.[1] It conducts STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) research and credentialing services.[2][3][4][5]
History
[edit]STEM.org was initiated from a community outreach project in southwest Detroit, by Andrew B. Raupp in 2001.[6] The organization has expanded its mission beyond initial activities it referred to as project “Initiative Science",[5] establishing a global presence in over 80 countries.[7] Notably, it provided framework for the 2005 STEM Congressional Caucus at the request of Congressman Vern Ehlers.[8][9]
Research
[edit]STEM.org developed [10] a global quality assurance protocol focused on STEM education.[7] It leverages blockchain technology to secure the credentials it issues, which are denoted as 'STEM Trustmarks,’ by securing each achievement on the Bitcoin distributed ledger for enhanced authenticity and trust.[11]
The organization has carried out a five-year study concerning K-12 STEM schools, using a proprietary regression analysis, which was featured on the cover on the Newsweek.[12] The research activities extend into the development of a quality assurance assessment framework, applicable to a wide array of stakeholders within STEM including individuals, educational programs, publishers, products and students.[13] This is part of its commitment to decentralize STEM education, introducing distinct classifications like STEM-accredited (for schools), STEM-certified (for instructors), STEM-reviewed (for publishers), STEM-authenticated (for products) and STEM-endorsed (for students).[14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nixa's JTSD receives STEM accreditation", Christian County Headliner News, Ozark, MO, 28 January 2015. Retrieved on 25 March 2015.
- ^ "Florida Has 15 STEM High Schools: Newsweek". Across Florida, FL Patch. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42642.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Rogers, Eric. "Brevard school named one of the best STEM schools in the nation by Newsweek". Florida Today. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b "Detroit Students Honored At White House Science Fair". HuffPost. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Revolutionizing STEM Education: One Detroit Man's Extraordinary Story | The Stewardship Report". 2016-04-04. Archived from the original on 2016-04-04. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ a b "ABB closes automation skills gap with new robotics education package". Association for Advancing Automation.
- ^ "The Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Caucus and the Congressional Academic Competition: History and Current Practice". EveryCRSReport.
- ^ "Column: STEM has deep roots in Michigan". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ "Forbes Marketplace: How Blockchain Emerged As The Most Talked-About Tech Topic of 2017". Forbes.
- ^ "CEE Will Serve as Advisor to STEM Education Caucus". Center for Excellence in Education.
- ^ "America's Best STEM High Schools 2020". Newsweek. 4 November 2019.
- ^ "300 schools to use You Can Fly aviation STEM curriculum". Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Nixa's JTSD receives STEM accreditation". Christian County Headliner News.
- ^ Dybis, Karen. "Innovation at Core of 2015 DiSciTech Award Winners", Corp! Magazine, Southfield, MI, 26 February 2015. Retrieved on 22 August 2016.