November 8, 2018
November 8, 2018 was National STEM Day. To address the issues of diversity in STEM, BizWomen, one of The Business Journals, discussed a growing number of companies and organizations who are working to prepare younger generations for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. The article also addressed why women and minorities continue to be underrepresented in the STEM workforce. This article highlights initiatives like the Verizon Innovative Learning, which puts technology in the hands of students who need it, and the Smithsonian Science Education Center, who is working to transform science education in schools, both of which aim to better prepare younger generations--both girls and boys--for STEM-focused futures.
Read more at https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2018/1...