Index of Excellence in STEM Education Compares U.S. Students to Global Competition
Analyzes Student Performance in STEM-related Global Academic Competitions; China Dominates. - February 07, 2024
Sharon H. Smoot Joins CEE’s Board of Trustees
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that Sharon H. Smoot has joined CEE’s Board of Trustees. She has served as president of BWXT’s Nuclear Operations Group, Inc., headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia. BWXT is a Fortune 1000 manufacturing and engineering... - February 03, 2024
New STEM Lyceums Webinar on Careers in Sports
High school students are invited to watch the video recording. - February 03, 2024
CEE Program Alumni Among Top Scholars in Regeneron STS
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that seven of CEE’s Research Science Institute (RSI) 2023 alumni are among the top 40 finalists in the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) science and math competition for high school seniors. - February 01, 2024
CEE to Host Northern Virginia Teacher Meet-Up
This event will provide a space for Northern Virginia educators to gain information to take back into their classrooms. - February 01, 2024
CEE Will Serve as Advisor to STEM Education Caucus
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that a Congressional STEM Education Caucus has been formed to provide a meaningful bipartisan forum for the 118th Congress to discuss issues related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The Center... - January 27, 2024
U.S. Student is #1 in the World at 2023 International Biology Olympiad
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that gold medalist Yufei Chen earned the highest score in the world at the 34th Annual International Biology Olympiad (IBO). - July 21, 2023
Applications Being Accepted for 2023 Research Science Institute
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 Research Science Institute (RSI), which is collaboratively sponsored with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA on its campus. RSI '23 will be in... - October 12, 2022
Medalists Named at USA Biolympiad National Finals
High school biology scholars competed this summer. - September 15, 2022
Student Chosen for Prestigious Rickover Award at 39th Annual Research Science Institute
Apoorva Panidapu, a student from Nautilus Academy Homeschool in San Jose, California, was chosen by her Research Science Institute (RSI) peers for the top honor—Rickoid of the Year—at the Center for Excellence in Education's (CEE) 39th annual RSI, an intensive, six-week summer science,... - September 14, 2022
Students Earn Top Awards at 39th Annual Research Science Institute
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce the award winners for oral and written presentations chosen from 92 participants by an eminent panel of judges at the 39th annual Research Science Institute (RSI) jointly sponsored at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). - September 14, 2022
CEE to Host Bite of Science
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) presents a "Bite of Science," a free webinar that illustrates the interdisciplinary nature of STEM and the real-world applications of STEM skills. Educators, guidance counselors, students and community members are welcome to join an exploration... - September 11, 2022
New STEM Lyceums Webinar on the Theme of Zoology
CEE offers exciting free virtual STEM Lyceums program for high school students. - September 09, 2022
Registration Opens for 2023 USA Biolympiad
U.S. schools and students encouraged to register. - September 03, 2022
CEE's Research Science Institute Underway
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) welcomes top achieving U.S. high school and international scholars to CEE's 39th annual Research Science Institute (RSI), sponsored in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). "The Research Science Institute offers top... - July 31, 2022
CEE to Host Webinar on Manufacturing
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) presents a “Virtual College & Career Panel,” a cost-free webinar on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET via Zoom. Join to learn more about the science that informs the in-demand careers across the manufacturing economy. - May 20, 2022
CEE’s Annual Congressional Luncheon is April 28
Upcoming Zoom event to focus on STEM education. - April 07, 2022
U.S. Senator Warner Salutes CEE's STEM Leadership
Free virtual events for high school students to explore STEM careers. - April 05, 2022
New CEE Webinar Series to Explore STEM in the Real World
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that CEE's Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) is hosting a new monthly series of free "The Square Root of STEM" webinars focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics. "This exciting new webinar series... - March 30, 2022
CEE's Teacher Enrichment Program Announces Spring 2022 Schedule
Free virtual STEM events for educators to be held this spring. - March 05, 2022
CEE's USA Biolympiad Finals to be Hosted by Marymount University
Nation's premier biology education and testing program for high school students will take place on MU's campus. - February 18, 2022
New STEM Program for High School Students
Free virtual events for high school students to explore STEM careers. - February 17, 2022
Registration Opens for 2022 USA Biolympiad
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that registration is now open for the 2022 USA Biolympiad (USABO), the nation's largest biology education and testing program for high school students. "The USA Biolympiad encourages excellence in science education. It propels U.S. high... - September 19, 2021
Gilbert T. Bland Joins CEE’s Board of Trustees
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that Gilbert T. Bland, Founder and Chairman of The GilJoy Group, has joined CEE’s Board of Trustees. - September 09, 2021
CEE Receives Commendation from the Commonwealth of Virginia
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is honored to have been recognized with a proclamation from Virginia’s State Senate and House of Delegates. CEE has provided 38 years of STEM opportunities to outstanding high school scholars and teachers in the Commonwealth. “The Center for... - September 01, 2021
USA Biolympiad Team Members Earn Medals at 2021 International Biology Olympiad Challenge II
All four members of the USA Biolympiad Team were awarded medals at the 2021 IBO Challenge II. The students represented the United States at the competition after winning the 2021 USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals, held virtually by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE). Nearly 9,000... - July 29, 2021
Josie Haspel Joins CEE’s Board of Trustees
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is proud to announce the addition of Josie Haspel to its Board of Trustees. CEE’s President Joann DiGennaro said, “The Center is honored that Josie Haspel, an alum of the Research Science Institute, has joined its Board. She exemplifies... - February 20, 2021
CEE Congratulates Tiffany Oliver
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) congratulates Tiffany Oliver, IB Biology teacher from T.R. Robinson High School, a recipient of a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest honor bestowed by the United States government specifically for... - December 13, 2019
Applications Being Accepted for 2020 Research Science Institute at MIT
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for its 2020 Research Science Institute, which will be held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. RSI ’20 will bring together top U.S. and international... - November 15, 2019
New Index of Excellence in STEM Education Compares U.S. Students to Global Competition
Analyzes student performance in STEM-related global academic competitions; U.S. Shows improvement, but China dominates. - November 03, 2019
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2020 USA Biolympiad
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 USA Biolympiad (USABO). This is open for U.S. high school students nationwide. CEE encourages teachers and schools to register grades 9 to 12 biology students for the Open Exam. AP courses... - November 02, 2019
The Center for Excellence in Education Holds Teacher Workshops in Virginia
The Center for Excellence in Education’s (CEE) Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) held cost-free professional enrichment sessions for middle and high school teachers across the state of Virginia during the month of September. - October 17, 2019
RSI Alumni Named Davidson Fellows
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) applauds the Research Science Institute (RSI) alumni for being named 2019 Davidson Fellows. The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards scholarships annually to recognize outstanding students 18 and under who have completed significant work in science,... - September 25, 2019
Ben Silbermann Receives Lieberman Award
Ben Silbermann, RSI ’98, Pinterest Co-Founder and CEO, Receives Lieberman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Technology and Business at CEE’s 2019 Congressional Luncheon Sponsored by Regeneron. - September 24, 2019
Teacher Enrichment Program Wins STEM Education Excellence Award
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)’s Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) was one of 12 recipients to receive an award from the Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition’s (VMSC) 2019 Programs That Work. The award was presented at the VMSC Conference and Recognition Ceremony held... - January 18, 2019
U.S. Flag Waves Proudly with Gold Medal Wins at the International Biology Olympiad
Team USA members were selected based on their academic merit by CEE during the 13th annual USABO National Finals held at Purdue University. Grace Chen, Yilun Du, Boyan (Peter) Dun, and Varun Mangalick are this nation's premier biology students. - July 23, 2015
Eighty-Four High School Students Selected and Participating in the 32nd Research Science Institute at MIT
RSI scholars first participate in a week of intensive STEM classes with accomplished professors. The heart of RSI is the five week research internship where students conduct individual projects under the tutelage of mentors who are experienced scientists and researchers. During the final week of RSI, students prepare written and oral presentations on their research. - July 10, 2015
Pathways to Hampton Area STEM Careers
The Teacher Roundtable is sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education, Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, MeadWestvaco Foundation, and Micron Foundation and hosted by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium for secondary school teachers. - June 27, 2015
Hands-On STEM Workshop in Tysons Corner to Strengthen Science Teaching
CEE, Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, MeadWestvaco Foundation, and Micron Foundation Will Sponsor Teacher Training Program. - June 27, 2015
Team USA Named from Among USABO National Finalists at Purdue University
Four members of Team USA have been selected from the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO), which is sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education and hosted by Purdue. They will compete at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) July 12-19 in Aarhus, Denmark. - June 17, 2015
High School Students Selected to Participate in the 13th USA Biology Olympiad Finals at Purdue University
The Center for Excellence in Education and Purdue University jointly sponsor the USA Biology Olympiad. This program concentrates on stimulating young scholars’ intellectual curiosity and developing their critical thinking skills in biological reasoning, and culminates with the U.S. Team’s participation in the International Biology Olympiad. - May 16, 2015
CEE Alumni Named Hertz Fellows
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) congratulates its alumni, Katherine Xue and Maxim Rabinovich, for being named 2015 Hertz Fellows. Katherine attended CEE’s United States Biology Olympiad (USABO) in 2008 which is jointly sponsored with Purdue University to train in the biological... - May 02, 2015
CEE and the University of Dammam in Saudi Arabia Inaugurate the Research Science Initiative 2015 for Young Females
The goal of the Initiative is to challenge young female scholars and propel them to a greater curiosity to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields. - May 01, 2015
Pathways to Richmond STEM Careers Teacher Roundtable
The TEP Roundtable sponsored by Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, and MeadWestvaco Foundation. It serves as a forum for secondary school STEM educators to engage and network with leaders in STEM fields. - April 30, 2015
CEE and Tsinghua University in China Inaugurate the Research Science Initiative 2015
The goal of the Initiative is to challenge young scholars and to propel them to pursue excellence and leadership in STEM. - March 12, 2015
Bite of Science at George Mason University's Manassas Campus Strengthens Science Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Education, Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, and MeadWestvaco Foundation Sponsor Teacher Training Program. A cost-free dinner event bringing together 30 high school STEM teachers with scientists and/or engineers from industry, academia, or government. Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions, network with peers, and interface with the scientist and/or engineer during the informal dinner. - February 12, 2015
The Center for Excellence in Education and AMGEN Foundation Sponsor Teacher Training Program
Bite of Science Dinner Event in San Diego Strengthened Science Teaching - January 31, 2015
Alahambra, California Bite of Science Event Held to Strengthen Science Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Education, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, AMGEN Foundation & DeVry Foundation Sponsor Teacher Training Program - January 29, 2015
Los Angeles Bite of Science Strengthens Science Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Education, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, AMGEN Foundation, Aerojet Rocketdyne, and GenCorp Foundation Sponsor Teacher Training Program - January 29, 2015
Joann DiGennaro Honored by the U.S. Army War College
Joann DiGennaro, President of the Center for Excellence in Education, received The Outstanding Civilian Service Medal from the Department of the Army. She is 1 out 5 civilian women to have received this recognition for her extraordinary service as an expert Consultant and Chairwoman of the U.S. - October 11, 2014