Widener engineering dean heads to D.C. to push for more women in STEM
A former industrial engineer and Dean of Engineering at Widener University, Pamela McCauley, is set to meet with the Women in STEM Caucus.
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A former industrial engineer and Dean of Engineering at Widener University, Pamela McCauley, is set to meet with the Women in STEM Caucus.
Pamela McCauley, dean of Widener University's school of engineering, will be part of a national panel in Washington on Wednesday focused on getting more women into STEM careers. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Ten-year-old Riley, from Philadelphia, has been playing NBA Math Hoops, a board game that combines sports stats with math problems. She’s gotten so good that she’s now one of just 24 students selected from across the country to compete in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship in New York City this weekend. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Students in Camden, New Jersey, said they were inspired after watching CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King and Blue Origin's all-women crew fly to the edge of space.
The Learning Experience child care center in Center City, Philadelphia is tying engineering into early education.
Little ones are learning big STEM skills at a Philadelphia preschool. Reporter Kim Hudson has more on where engineering is tied into early education.
Did you know a 5K is about 3.14 miles? So right around Pi Day is the perfect time to run one. Atiyah Harmon, founder of Black Girls Love Math, shares that Black women make up 2% of the STEM workforce — but her organization wants to see more.
Math and Eagles mania collided inside a classroom at St. James School on Saturday morning. Here's how one educator is incorporating Eagles fun with education.
On Saturday morning, math and Eagles mania collided inside a classroom at St. James School. Atiyah Harmon, an educator since 2002, led the class, and students confidently calculated their predictions for the Birds' victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
Philadelphia students had the opportunity to learn about careers in STEM during a hands-on event at Penn Medicine. Stephanie Stahl reports.
It's not new, but it's time to spread awareness about digital education with Pennsylvania's alternative learning platform.
A group of Philadelphia students got an inside look at the world of anesthesiology Monday, thanks to local doctors.
Emmanuel Gitu, a senior at Springfield High School in Delaware County, will head to Harvard University this fall. He was inspired by his brother, who has autism spectrum disorder, to study neuroscience.
Teachers gathered in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, to get hands-on experience with the STEELS standards for teaching science. STEELS stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability.
When Philadelphians look back on the 2024 eclipse, they’ll likely remember the moment of cosmic wonder — and where they were and who they shared it with.
Organizations including the Philadelphia Zoo and the Franklin Institute are getting ready for Monday's solar eclipse and are helping members of the community learn about the celestial event.
High school students at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia are working with students from Drexel University to send a weather balloon tens of thousands of feet into the air to take measurements during the April 2024 solar eclipse. The project even has NASA backing. Wakisha Bailey talks with the students involved in the project ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
A North Philadelphia school is planting the seeds to grow the next generation of scientists and engineers.
An initiative to get more Black students interested in science, technology, engineering and math is underway at The Stearne School in North Philadelphia.
The exhibit, Life Onto Land, tells the story of when scientists say fins became limbs -- when living creatures moved onto land.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run involving a tow truck in South Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a shooting in the city's Elmwood Park neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run involving a tow truck in South Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Monday in the Philadelphia region looks mostly quiet, although a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon as a cold front moves through.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run involving a tow truck in South Philadelphia Sunday night, police said.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Police are investigating multiple shootings that left several people hurt this weekend in Philadelphia.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a shooting in the city's Elmwood Park neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A few downpours are making their way through the Philadelphia area on Monday morning. Then skies clear ahead of another chance of scattered storms. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
After a stormy Sunday, Andrew Kozak says the sun returns to the Philadelphia region on Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was killed in a shooting in Southwest Philly Sunday morning.
Andrew Kozak has everything you need to know about the heavy rain hitting the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Tropical Storm Lala continued to bring damaging winds and heavy rains on Sunday after skirting past Hawaii's Big Island as a hurricane overnight.