Stride, Inc. Wins Prestigious Chemistry Education Prize for Work in Minecraft from the Royal Society of Chemistry
December 01 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Stride, Inc. has won the prize for the development of Periodic
Rescue, a chemistry game in Minecraft, that has taught basic
chemistry to over 10,000 students. This year’s winners join a
prestigious list of past winners in the RSC’s prize portfolio, 60
of whom have gone on to win Nobel Prizes for their work, including
2022 Nobel Laureate Carolyn Bertozzi and 2019 Nobel laureate John B
Goodenough.
Stride, Inc. also receives a team trophy, a custom video, a
certificate and a token of recognition for each team member.
“We are delighted to be honored with the Horizon Prize for our
Minecraft Education world, a testament to our dedication to
fostering game-based learning,” said Niyoka McCoy, Chief Learning
Officer at Stride, Inc. “At the heart of our educational community
lie passionate teachers and educators who generously share their
expertise with others. Embracing innovative technology is central
to our mission as we continually explore exciting educational
ideas. The Horizon Prize serves as a valuable resource, inspiring
fresh ideas for your own classrooms and programs, all while
contributing to the advancement of chemistry education. We are
deeply honored to receive this recognition, reaffirming our
commitment to immersive and innovative learning experiences.”
Periodic Rescue grew out of a need to teach basic chemistry
concepts in an engaging and intuitive manner. Minecraft Education
uses the principles of discovery learning and lets students explore
and create on their own. The design team wanted to take full
advantage of this and create a world where the students need
minimal direction from inside the world and be allowed to 'learn by
doing.'
Dr Helen Pain, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of
Chemistry, said: “The chemical sciences are at the forefront of
tackling a range of challenges facing our world. From fundamental
chemistry to cutting-edge innovations, the work that chemical
scientists do has an important role to play in building our future.
The inspiration, innovation and dedication of those who work in
education is fundamental to the progress of the chemical sciences –
shaping the future and setting our young people up to tackle the
challenges and the opportunities facing our society and our planet.
Stride, Inc.’s work demonstrates an outstanding commitment to
chemistry education, and it is our honour to celebrate their
considerable contribution.”
The Horizon Prizes for Education celebrate ground-breaking
innovations and initiatives that mark a step-change in science
education, highlighting, recent initiatives that are set to make a
real impact within the field of education. These could include
teaching programmes or techniques, research breakthroughs,
innovative technologies and more.
The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Prizes portfolio is one of the
oldest and most prestigious in the world, recognising achievements
by individuals, teams and organisations in advancing the chemical
sciences. We reward those undertaking excellent work in the
chemical sciences from across the world.
For more information about the RSC’s revised prizes portfolio,
visit rsc.li/prizes.
About the Royal Society of Chemistry
We are an international organisation connecting chemical
scientists with each other, with other scientists, and with society
as a whole. Founded in 1841 and based in London, UK, we have an
international membership of over 50,000. We use the surplus from
our global publishing and knowledge business to give thousands of
chemical scientists the support and resources required to make
vital advances in chemical knowledge. We develop, recognise and
celebrate professional capabilities, and we bring people together
to spark new ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to
inspire future generations of scientists, and we speak up to
influence the people making decisions that affect us all. We are a
catalyst for the chemistry that enriches our world.
About Stride Inc.
At Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are reimagining
learning—where learning is lifelong, deeply personal, and prepares
learners for tomorrow. The company has transformed millions of
people’s teaching and learning experiences by providing innovative,
high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculums, and
programs directly to students, schools, the military, and
enterprises in primary, secondary, and postsecondary settings.
Stride is a premier provider of K–12 education for students,
schools, and districts, including career learning services through
middle and high school curriculums. For adult learners, Stride
delivers professional skills training in healthcare and technology,
as well as staffing and talent development for Fortune 500
companies. Stride has delivered millions of courses over the past
decade and serves learners in all 50 states and more than 100
countries. More information can be found at stridelearning.com,
K12.com, galvanize.com, techelevator.com, and medcerts.com.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231201345677/en/
Ken Schwartz Corporate Communications kschwartz@k12.com
Stride (NYSE:LRN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2024 to Jul 2024
Stride (NYSE:LRN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2023 to Jul 2024