Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) uses the American Innovation and Mentorship Agreement (AIM) to provide STEM opportunities and FIRST’s (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) innovative robotics-based programming to 3,000 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide by 2015.
Navel Surface Warfare Center Engineers Encourage STEM Careers
April 26th, 2012 by Brad Graham
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme engineers provided a forum for college and high school students with an interest in pursuing STEM studies and careers. Students met with professionals from government and industry for an evening of workshops, demonstrations, networking, panel discussions, and keynote speakers.
White House Event Encourages Girls’ Participation in STEM
April 26th, 2012 by Brad Graham
The White House Council on Women and Girls hosts a STEM event featuring women in the field in order to encourage interest in young women in these careers. Despite underrepresented populations in STEM careers, research has shown that 74% of teen girls are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Read article
Ethnically Same Mentor’s Boost STEM Career Commitments
April 26th, 2012 by Brad Graham
This article highlights evidence-based research that suggests same-ethnicity mentors encourage underrepresented groups in pursuing careers in STEM related fields.
