Educational Gender Gap Is Changing Around the World, New Study Finds

Women make up the majority of higher education degree-holders, study finds.

Maryland Lawmakers Invite Local Teens to Compete in Annual “App” Challenge

Lawmakers are challenging local students to channel their enthusiasm for all things technological to make the app world a better place.

Asteroid Flyby: How Close Was 2004 BL86 to Earth

This week, a 550-meter-wide asteroid flew so close to the Earth that it was visible with high-powered binoculars, according to NASA. But how close is close, exactly, in space?

Lack of Female Mentors Can Affect Female Science Enrollment

Female faculty can play an important role in students’ decision to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.

Golden Ring Middle School ‘STEM Day’ Gets Girls Involved in Tech Projects

Girls from Golden Ring Middle School in Baltimore County participate in STEM activities for the school’s inaugural STEM Day for girls.