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Student STEM Competition Offers $100,000 Awards

The Siemens Foundation has opened its annual Competition in Math, Science & Technology. This year's program will offer scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000.

  • By David Nagel
  • 05/16/13

Federal Grant Competition Favors Educational Gaming Projects

The United States Department of Education (ED) has overwhelmingly favored educational gaming in its annual Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awards. This year, 12 of the 20 awards went to educational game and game-related projects.

  • By Leila Meyer
  • 05/14/13

SIIA Innovation Incubator Awards Spotlight Ed Tech's Hottest Up-and-Comers

The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced the winners in its bi-annual Innovation Incubator Program, which honors forward-thinking and up-and-coming companies that cater to the education market.

  • By Stephen Noonoo
  • 05/09/13

Institute of Education Sciences Launches 2014 Grant Competitions

The United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences has launched its fiscal year 2014 grant competitions.

  • By Joshua Bolkan
  • 05/07/13

National Science Teachers Association Names ExploraVision Contest Winners

The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program has named the winners of its 21st annual contest, which encourages students from kindergarten through high school to imagine and propose inventions that could exist within the next 20 years.

  • By Kevin Hudson
  • 05/06/13

Sony Expanding Educator Ambassador Program; Handing Out Tablets

Sony is opening up its Educator Ambassador (SEA) program to new applicants, and looking for educators from all walks of life. Those selected will receive a new tablet and travel costs to attend the ISTE conference in June.

  • By Dian Schaffhauser
  • 04/25/13

Teachers Pushing Data Collection Take Science Prizes

Two middle school teachers and four high school teachers will be recognized later this week as recipients of the 2013 Vernier/National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) awards during the annual NSTA conference. Each winner receives $1,000 in cash, $3,000 in Vernier products, and up to $1,500 to attend the conference, which is being held this year in San Antonio.

  • By Dian Schaffhauser
  • 04/11/13

'Classroom Reimagined' Contest To Award $150,000 in Software Licenses

Education technology provider eInstruction has opened a new video contest that will grant $150,000 in Insight 360 software licenses to winning schools.

  • By David Nagel
  • 04/01/13

Tips, Tricks, and Secrets to Winning Distinguished Educator Awards

Being recognized as an ed tech leader by a company like Apple or Google carries both prestige and perks. Find out what it takes to join the ranks.

  • By Michelle Fredette
  • 03/26/13

7 CTOs Discuss 'The Incredible Shrinking Budget'

Practical and strategic advice on how to practice smart IT in tough times.

  • By THE Journal Staff
  • 03/26/13

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    The terms "3D printing" and "additive manufacturing" refer to processes that automatically build objects layer by layer from computer data. 3D printing can accelerate the design process, improve designs and cut costs. Download this whitepaper to learn how this technology is already being used in education. Read more...