When it comes to exposing youth to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the earlier the better.  Acknowledging the importance of STEM education, the Obama administration embarked on Educate to Innovate in 2009 in an effort to encourage and prepare more children to work in these fields. Minorities specifically need a boost, being the most underrepresented in STEM careers because of the lack of access to related programs and professionals.  Link>>