We are excited to announce the recipients of our 2014 Evergreen Scholarship: Rachel Andrews, Mathematics & Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin Antonio Bujanda, Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech Nancy Kha, Biology, University of Texas at Austin (Elvin Evatt Memorial Scholarship) Janet Nieto, Environmental Engineering, Texas Tech Rachel Ramos, Biochemistry, UT Permian Basin (Elvin Evatt Memorial […]
Teacher’s View: Why Does Dixie Ross Love TAME?
“My former student brought along a note that I had written twenty years earlier listing everyone who had signed up for our field trip…until [then], I had no idea of the impact this TAME field trip had on those kids.Now, they’re all thriving professionals who feel a responsibility to pay forward the opportunity that they […]
November 2014: Thanks for the Fiberoptics, Shirley
Thanks for the fiber optics, Shirley! Four inventions (and one inventor) we’re thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! Among the many STEM inventions that have made our world a better place are a few made possible by Shirley Jackson, the high-tech trailblazing woman whose breakthrough scientific research enabled others to invent and improve technologies like the […]
October 2014: Explore Computer Science With TAME
Explore Computer Science with TAME! Computer scientists do much more than design video games and software. They create technology to explore the universe, fix everyday problems, and invent the future. This month, we celebrate a pioneer in computer science on Ada Lovelace Day, welcome a computer science teacher to the TAME board, and point […]
September 2014: Back to School Icebreakers and More
Welcome Back! We’re excited to kick off another school year with a wonderful group of teachers from across Texas. As you explore the world of STEM with your students, TAME supports you with ideas for classroom icebreakers, low-investment science experiments, community activities, professional development opportunities, and more. Here are a few easy steps to […]