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Taken from TapInto.net By THE ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - What is STEM and why is it important? STEM stands for the interdisciplinary and hand-on approach to integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math into lessons that prepare our students for the skills necessary in the 21st Century. Through STEM activities, students develop their problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. They learn to collaborate and create solutions which are important skills as they continue their education and eventually compete in a global economy. The Academy has immersed itself in STEM education starting with our Early Childhood Education...

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Taken from CNNMoney            by Parija Kavilanz Jason Martin is an elementary school teacher who's passionate about STEM. He wants curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math in every school in America. But many public schools simply can't afford it. "There's an opportunity gap in public education," said Martin. "Schools in low-income neighborhoods just don't have the resources to add a shop class or a maker lab." So Martin decided to take those classes to the students. His STE(A)M Truck travels to schools in the Atlanta area (the "A" is for art), bringing 3D printers,...

From PRNewswire.com By Janice Lai HONG KONG, April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratasys Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) , the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, has sold more than 100,000 3D printers worldwide. By providing the most accessible and easy-to-use 3D printing experience, MakerBot is the first company in the 3D printing industry to reach this important milestone. "Being the first company to have sold 100,000 3D printers is a major milestone for MakerBot and the entire industry," saidJonathan Jaglom, CEO...

Taken from 3DPrint.com by Bridget Butler Millsaps When one considers the fumbling and chaos that ensued as Amelia Earhart’s plane lost contact over the South Pacific, leaving the world to radio silence and heartbroken speculation, it’s interesting to ponder a modern-day scenario featuring 3D printed drones which would lessen one’s chances of dying as a castaway. If you live in a coastal location, you probably read the weekly headlines regarding mishaps at sea, as well as men gone overboard — with some outcomes better than others. If we can track a missing smartphone to a location virtually anywhere, it would make sense that we...