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Columnist Tim Harford (The Data Detective) and University of Wisconsin-Madison mathematics Professor Jordan Ellenberg (Shape ) discussed how numbers shape the way we understand the world. This…

Science writer Nathalia Holt gave an illustrated talk about women mathematicians and engineers known as “human computers” who were recruited in the 1940s and 1950s to work at the Jet…

Eric Lander testified during his confirmation hearing to become the next director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He addressed several lawmakers' concerns regarding allegations of…

“The Communicators” visited Capitol Hill to talk to exhibitors at CES on the Hill, an event for members of Congress and staff to give them an advanced look at new tech industry products. This…

Ellen Stofan, the first female director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, spoke at a National Press Club luncheon. She talked about seven-year museum renovation project, the…

Dave Levitan talked about his book Not a Scientist, in which he offers his thoughts on how politicians misrepresent scientific findings. He spoke at the 2017 Wisconsin Book Festival in…

Neurosurgeon Jeremy Richman spoke about the epidemic of violence in the U.S, mental health stigmas, and the importance of social and emotional learning. Dr. Richman is the father of…

Professor Jordan Ellenberg talked about his book, How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking. This interview, recorded on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is part…

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and inventor and education advocate Dean Kamen talked about the state of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in the U.S. Both…

President Obama toured student projects at the White House Science Fair, which honors student winners from national science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions.

The nation’s governors gathered in Washington for their annual winter meeting, and this session, a meeting of the NGA’s Education and Workforce Committee, focused on state implementation of…

President Obama delivered his weekly address. He talked about his Computer Science for All Initiative to give all students the chance to learn computer science in school. He said that it was a…

At the second White House astronomy night President Obama announced new private-sector commitments to his “Educate to Innovate” campaign to inspire students to excel in science, technology,…

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest briefed reporters and responded to questions on a variety of topics, including President Obama’s comments on China, the security situation in Syria, and…

President Obama toured the 2015 White House Science Fair and spoke with some of the students about their projects. The event honored the student winners from some science, technology,…

President Obama made remarks to the participants at the 2015 White House Science Fair, the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competitions…

Bill Nye talked about his book Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation, in which he argues against teaching creationism alongside evolution in science classes. During this event held at…

A House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee held a hearing focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics( STEM) education initiatives developed and conducted by the…

A House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee held a hearing focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives developed and conducted by the…

The Creation Museum hosted a debate on evolution versus creationism between scientist Bill Nye ("The Science Guy") and the founder of the Creation Museum, Ken Ham. CNN correspondent Tom Foreman moderated the…