DHS has announced the following additions to the STEM-Designated Degree Program List cited in the April 2008, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interim final rule (IFR). Additions are listed in the pdf file in bold. Go to Site/ PDF>>
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
Posted in: Manufacturing, Obama, State of the Union, STEM
5 Reasons Why We Need to Attract More Minorities, Women to STEM Fields
February 11th, 2013 by Brad Graham
A lot has been written about the effort to attract more women and people of color to what’s known as the “STEM” fields – science,
Black History Month: Sharing news of Achievement, Innovation & Inspiration in STEM
February 6th, 2013 by Brad Graham
It is easier to cultivate a pre-existing interest in STEM fields than create it where none exists, states the report…Of the STEM disciplines,
Posted in: Diversity, Minorities, STEM
Girls Lead in Science Exam, but Not in the United States
February 5th, 2013 by Brad Graham
For years — and especially since 2005, when Lawrence H. Summers, then president of Harvard, made his notorious comments about women’s aptitude — researchers have been searching for ways to explain why there are so many more men than women in the top ranks of science. Link>>
6 Things You Didn’t Know About STEM Jobs and Students
February 4th, 2013 by Brad Graham
There are still an overwhelming number of occupations that require specialized skills and talent, but not enough qualified
STEM Careers Demand Risk-taking; U.S. Teens Fear It
February 1st, 2013 by Brad Graham
While 95 percent of teens agree that risk-taking is required for innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics — or STEM — careers, 46 percent say they are afraid to fail or uncomfortable taking risks to
