Education Engineering Ethnic Diversity Insights Mathematics Opinion Science Women Matter

The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields

A study published in the journal of autism and developmental disorders found that students with autism choose majors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at a higher rate than students in the general population. Yet student with autism enroll into college at lower rates. People with an autism spectrum…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 3, 2018

Education

Strategies for Teaching Students With ADHD

Many parents and teachers who have and teach children with ADD/ADHD know the difficulties that come with it. Issues like distractibility, hyperactivity, frustration are issues that tend to hinder their ability to learn in the traditional way. This is why teachers and parents need to come up with new adaptive…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 2, 2018

Education Ethnic Diversity Science Women Matter

Benefits of Diversity in The Classroom

We are living in an era where diversity in the work place is becoming a vital part of any business. Promoting diversity in the workplace has proven to increase employee performance and promotes greater creativity. So, by default, diversity in the classroom also reaps great benefits. Diverse classrooms prepare students…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 2, 2018

Education

Public Schools Vs STEM Education

Woodshop is a cool class, but will it help you excel in the workplace? There is no denying most schools core curriculum is seriously out dated. As the economy ventures into a new age of technology and scientific advancements, public education seems to be falling behind. STEM is not widely…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJuly 2, 2018

Education

Why Learning STEM Early is Good for Your Child

From birth to age 5, have been accepted as the most critical point in brain development. Studies by the National Science Teachers Association show that young children learn through active exploration—and the drive to observe, interact, discover, and explore. All these traits are crucial for the advancement in STEM since…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationJune 19, 2018

Press Releases

The University of Miami Teams Up with Manifezt

Recognizing the importance of our vision of transforming Miami into the tech hub of the east coast, and how sparking the interest of the next generation at a young age will play a vital role in creating a qualified STEM workforce, The U has officially partnered with us here Manifezt…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationDecember 13, 2017

Education Energy Insights Opinion Science

Harvey, Irma, Maria, Global Warming & STEM Education

Moody’s analytics expect the total cost of both hurricanes Harvey and Irma to exceed $150B, roughly on par with the cost of hurricane Katrina. Economies affecting millions of people are disrupted, infrastructure is damaged, property is lost, and many lives are in danger both during the storm and during the…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationMarch 8, 2022

Opinion

Can Praising Kids’ Intelligence Be Detrimental?

Every time an article about how to raise successful human beings pops up on my social media feed, I am convinced that being a parent is the toughest job in the world. I often feel that managing and leading employees at work is ten times easier than my job as…

Lina LorenzoDecember 13, 2017

Education Ethnic Diversity Income Inequality Insights Mathematics Opinion Science

For-Profit Charter Schools – The Answer to South Florida’s Public School Education Issues?

Concerned parents have been looking for alternative options for their students for years. 87% of Florida’s youth is currently enrolled in some form of public school education, and households with children in private schools make 174% of the income of households with children in public schools, indicating a private education…

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationMarch 8, 2022

Education Entrepreneurship Ethnic Diversity Income Inequality Opinion Science

Income Inequality in South Florida and How STEM Can Impact It

When looking at income inequality we begin to see that Florida ranks among worst in the nation, with the top 1% taking home over 28% of the income. Miami is the most unequal city in America based on the Gini Coefficient.

AAVolunteer Manifezt FoundationMarch 8, 2022

Education Women Matter

Is It Misguided to Push Girls Into Traditionally Male-Dominated STEM Fields?

While it may be true that more women prefer psychology to engineering, it does not mean that they are not naturally inclined to take a traditionally male-dominated role. Many factors may hinder a woman from pursuing a career in the STEM fields of engineering and technology, pushing them into female-friendly…

Lina LorenzoMarch 8, 2022

Education

How to Ignite a Passion for STEM Education

STEM education has been on the spotlight for quite some time. There is a general understanding that our nation’s ability to stay competitive in the era of globalization depends greatly on innovation and staying at the forefront of technological advances.

Lina LorenzoDecember 13, 2017

STEM Education

The Connection Between Autism and STEM Fields

Strategies for Teaching Students With ADHD

Benefits of Diversity in The Classroom

Public Schools Vs STEM Education

Why Learning STEM Early is Good for Your Child

The University of Miami Teams Up with Manifezt

Harvey, Irma, Maria, Global Warming & STEM Education

Can Praising Kids’ Intelligence Be Detrimental?

For-Profit Charter Schools – The Answer to South Florida’s Public School Education Issues?

Income Inequality in South Florida and How STEM Can Impact It

Is It Misguided to Push Girls Into Traditionally Male-Dominated STEM Fields?

How to Ignite a Passion for STEM Education

Topics

Organization

Programs & Initiatives

Resources

Offices

Contact Us