Posts Tagged ‘Apple STEM Network’
Tech Alliance Holding Virtual STEM Showcase for Students
Jenny Rojanasthien, Executive Director of the Greater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance chats with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about the organization’s recent launch of a virtual STEM showcase for students within North Central Washington.
Read MoreApple STEM Network Kicks Off “Science In Our Valley” Seminar Series for 2020
Dr. Sue Kane, Director of STEM Initiatives and Strategic Partnerships with the North Central Washington Educational Service District talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about 2020’s “Science In Our Valley” seminar series.
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Nearly $2 Million in STEM Scholarships Awarded to 83 NCW Students
Since its inception in 2011, a scholarship program continues to see growth. And the amount of students awarded the scholarship in NCW has almost doubled every year, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Apple STEM Network: Steering Local Students Down Computer Science ‘Pathways’
Dr. Sue Kane, Executive Director of the Apple STEM Network, swings by the KOHO studios to talk about computer science education in schools across North Central Washington. Kane said they’re working with local schools to train teachers and provide students with pathway options to computer science and other tech jobs.
Read MoreLocal Students Heading To College Awarded STEM Scholarships
Science, technology, engineering and math degrees will play a major roll in securing Washington’s future economy. A group of local students got a financial hand-up in obtaining their STEM degree, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreNCW Students Encouraged To Apply For 2018 State Opportunity Scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, with the deadline two days away. Students must have earned a high school diploma or GED from a Washington State high school or institution by June 2018, and must be pursuing an eligible, high-demand major in science, technology, engineering, math, or health care at an…
Read MoreGWATA Names Innovator Awards Finalists
GWATA, the Greater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance, will host the Innovator Awards Luncheon Thursday, March 30 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. During the luncheon, awards showcasing entrepreneurship, innovation, and education will be presented, including STEM Educator of the Year, Tech Savvy Business of the Year, Future Technology Leader to a K-12 student and Problem Solving Innovator to a college…
Read MoreMaker Faire Highlights Local Education, Innovation, Creativity
Over 30 exhibitors crowded the Wenatchee Convention Center Saturday for the 2nd annual Mini Maker Faire. Young innovators, builders and performers showed off months – even years – of hard work to the community. Attendees star-gazed in the planetarium and assembled Lego models. KOHO’s Chris Hansen was there as well and filed this report.
Read MoreCandidates Forum to Focus on STEM Learning
Wenatchee Valley College, in collaboration with the Wenatchee School District and Apple STEM Network, will host a STEM Legislative Forum Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in The Grove Recital Hall on the college’s Wenatchee campus. Candidates for the House and Senate from the 12th District will share their positions on local and statewide STEM education…
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