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Mantua Township NJ, When you think of dinosaur discovery, dusty deserts and remote landscapes probably come to mind. But in Mantua Township, New Jersey, one of the most remarkable prehistoric finds in the country was made in an unlikely place: a quarry tucked right behind a suburban shopping center.
In today’s fast-moving, tech-powered world, STEM education, short for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, isn’t just useful. It’s essential. From smartphones and self-driving cars to lifesaving medical advancements and space exploration, STEM fields shape nearly every part of your daily life. And with technology evolving at lightning speed, there’s a growing demand for people who can understand, build, and lead in these areas.
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Ridgewood NJ, Seven teams from the RHS Applied Engineering Club recently competed in the finals of the 2021 Virtual STEAM Tank Challenge sponsored by the New Jersey School Boards Association and the U.S. Army. At the Virtual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 27, all seven teams were recognized for outstanding achievement with Solar Aqua Tech winning first place and a $2,500 prize in this prestigious competition.
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Midland Park NJ, When Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912, she envisioned an organization that would prepare girls to meet their world with courage, confidence, and character. At 51 Low sparked a worldwide movement inspiring girls to embrace their individuality, strength, and intellect. Continue reading Code Ninjas Offers Free Coding Sessions in the Honor of Girl Scout Day and in Honor of the First Computer Programmer Who Happened to Be a Woman
