Engineering has become an “it” degree, recent grads are discovering, in both traditional tech professions and across the economy. While the unemployment rate for people with bachelor’s degrees was 3.9 percent
Engineering Grads Enjoy Greater Job Prospects
March 15th, 2013 by Brad Graham
Subcommittee Explores STEM Education Initiatives to Stimulate American Competitiveness
March 13th, 2013 by Brad Graham
Washington D.C. – The Subcommittee on Research today held a hearing to examine industry and non-profit philanthropic
CU-Boulder to Study What Causes Students to Leave STEM Majors
March 7th, 2013 by Brad Graham
In a lab at the University of Colorado, first-year students channel their inner da Vincis, applying engineering principles to build
House Passes Resolution Creating STEM Competition for Students
February 28th, 2013 by Brad Graham
The House on Tuesday approved a resolution that establishes an annual competition for students around the country in science, technology, engineering and math, the so-called STEM fields. Link>>
Smart Immigration Could Save the U.S. Economy
February 25th, 2013 by Brad Graham
For the last several years the immigration debate in Washington has been much like America’s immigration system itself – disorganized, vague
The ‘E’ in STEM Gets its Moment
February 21st, 2013 by Brad Graham
If you have ever used a cell phone, undergone PRK or LASIK eye surgery or are wondering what it takes to get $500,000 for “developing effective engineering leaders,” you’re probably going to want to know who was in Washington Tuesday. Link>>
Opinion: STEM-Deficient Education Holds Back Nation’s Economy
February 19th, 2013 by Brad Graham
America’s K-12 and post-secondary education systems are failing in their mission to prepare our nation’s children and young adults in science, technology, engineering and math — the STEM fields. And it is a national disaster in the making. Link >>
Obama Says Manufacturing Plans Crucial to Future U.S. Growth
February 13th, 2013 by Brad Graham
President Barack Obama, on the road to promote his State of the Union proposals, said the U.S. is becoming more competitive in global markets and reviving the country’s manufacturing base is crucial to future
