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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 4, 2016

In Jacksonville Thursday morning, Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Mayor Lenny Curry took questions from the media after a job-creation event at Kaman Industries. Questions were asked regarding the Governor’s commitment to STEM Programs, Curry’s position on HRO expansion, and whether Curry or Scott were ready to endorse for president. Most observers assume that Scott may back Donald […]

Guest AuthorDecember 10, 2015

It’s computer science education week. We are anticipating the largest learning event in history through the Hour of Code this week. While I’m writing this column, 147,908,891 learners have received a cost-free introduction to coding and computer science around the globe and across 40 different languages. Google, Facebook, SalesForce, Disney Infinity, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, College […]

Guest AuthorDecember 7, 2015

As a society we do a terrible job of educating our children to become scientifically literate. Sure, we have STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs throughout the country, and with some justification we can brag about the successes of students who are in or who have graduated from such learning experiences. However, in general, […]

Guest AuthorOctober 8, 2015

Growing up in Pensacola, I enjoyed the suspense of many hurricane days as a kid. My family would typically have to evacuate to a spot further inland from the coast, usually to my grandparents’ house. We would have books, radios, games, and puzzles splayed out to keep us all occupied while we waited out the […]

Guest AuthorAugust 12, 2015

A new album crossed my Spotify playlist this past week: Frank Turner’s Positive Songs for Negative People. While listening, the song “Silent Key” caught me off guard. Woven into the lyrics is a haunting imagined message from fallen astronaut-teacher Christa McAuliffe to a ham radio operator. Silent key is a term used to denote a […]

Staff ReportsJuly 14, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott said Tuesday the opening of a new Accusoft headquarters will bring about 125 new jobs to the Tampa Bay area. According to a release from the governor’s office, Accusoft, a “global provider of document, content and imaging solutions,” will expand its base of operations in Tampa, where the company was founded in 1991 […]

Guest AuthorJune 15, 2015

At 9:30 a.m. June 4, special guests rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell signaling the market’s daily opening. In 1956, a 10-year old launched the tradition as the first guest to ring the bell. Leonard Ross won a television quiz show answering questions about the stock market. On this more recent June morning, […]

Guest AuthorMay 18, 2015

Consider all the times you received poorly written emails from colleagues or acquaintances. Did your impression of them change because of their lack of proper grammar and language? How about their misspellings or even missing words? My impression of these people certainly changed because a poorly written email, paper or article shows that the writers […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 21, 2015

As more calls for an independent investigation regarding the sacking of former FDLE chief Gerald Bailey grow, Rick Scott tried to stay on message today during an appearance in Tampa. After making an announcement regarding new funding for STEM education at Chromalloy, a global technology company located in Tampa’s Sabal Park just east from the […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 21, 2015

With revenues finally pouring into state coffers after the lengthy recession and its hangover, Gov. Rick Scott made frequent appearances in the Tampa Bay area in 2014, often promoting tax-cut plans or new government spending on education, transportation or the environment. Critics alleged the largesse was due to his trying to curry favor with the […]

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Mike Johnson. Image via AP.

Rick Scott, Lenny Curry stay on message during Jacksonville event

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Michael Bass: Toward a more scientifically literate public

Teresa Barber: Solving the puzzle in the storm: A look at the community schools model

Teresa Barber: Support for STEM can give voice to the 'Silent Key'

Rick Scott says new Accusoft HQ in Tampa will create scores of new jobs

Teresa Barber: Our STEM system: Failure to launch

Vu Tran: Amid rush to STEM, remember to practice writing and editing

In Tampa, Rick Scott feels the heat as the Gerald Bailey controversy grows

Rick Scott pledges $1 million to STEM teachers for summer intern program