Derek Rector, Diamax President, Founder 30,000 ITEEA Members Together on Milieu to Teach Kids Technological & Engineering Literacy PostedNovember 22, 2019 AT 10:35 AM I still remember how proud I was to show my parents the wooden plant stand I had made in grade 8 shop class. I was also pretty thrilled by the kitchen apron I had sewn during home economics. It was the 80's and these were the things people needed to know to be prepared for life in rural Canada. Most kids are no longer acquiring those particular skills at school, but the need to apply practical knowledge to design solutions and solve problems has only become ... Read More
Derek Rector, Diamax President, Founder Milieu Transforms AnthroGuide PostedNovember 19, 2019 AT 8:34 PM Is it possible to reimagine a 50 year old academic program directory? The American Anthropological Association thinks so and we are glad they chose Milieu EDU Exchange to do it! The American Anthropological Association is the leading organization of scholars and practitioners in the field of anthropology and AnthroGuide is the go-to resource for academic counselors advising prospective students. Unfortunately, few students discovered the resource on their own and when they did, they ... Read More
Derek Rector, Diamax President, Founder EngineerGirl Still Accelerating Impact After 18 Years PostedNovember 19, 2019 AT 5:54 PM Some initiatives start slow and gain traction over time, others take flight immediately and grow and grow and grow. EngineerGirl is still illuminating pathways into engineering for middle school girls 18 years after its launch. Only 2 years after transforming it for the 5th time using Milieu KM Exchange, its clear that one of the National Academy of Engineering's most impactful communities is only getting started. In 2001 Diamax and the NAE developed a ... Read More