Science
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science: On February 11, organizations worldwide celebrated this day to promote gender equality in STEM fields. CERN highlighted stories of six female scientists, emphasizing diversity and representation in scientific research. home.cern
Technology
- AI Action Summit: Held in Paris from February 10 to 11, the summit saw 60 countries, including France, China, and India, endorse a declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” AI. Notably, the US and UK chose not to sign this declaration. en.wikipedia.org
- Advancements in AI: On February 3, OpenAI introduced “Deep Research,” an AI system integrated into ChatGPT that autonomously browses the web to generate cited reports on user-specified topics. en.wikipedia.org
Engineering
- National Engineers Week: Scheduled for February 16 to 22, this annual U.S. event celebrates the contributions of engineers and aims to inspire future generations to pursue engineering careers. The 2025 theme is “Design Your Future,” encouraging innovation and forward-thinking in engineering. en.wikipedia.org
- STEM Grants and Competitions:
- The ISS National Lab announced a funding opportunity of up to $350,000 for projects aimed at preparing students for space-focused careers. issnationallab.org
- Midland ISD hosted its inaugural elementary robotics competition, engaging young students in engineering challenges and fostering early interest in STEM. mrt.com
Mathematics
- STEM Education Insights: Recent analyses of Year 9 NAPLAN numeracy results in Australia revealed that public schools, particularly in New South Wales, are leading in mathematics performance. Educators emphasize the growing importance of math skills in securing high-paying STEM jobs, with many positions offering salaries exceeding $100,000 directly after university. adelaidenow.com.au
These developments underscore the dynamic nature of the STEM fields and the ongoing efforts to promote education, innovation, and inclusivity within these disciplines.