STEM

STEM, which focuses on students’ engagement and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math, is an important investment for the nation. In the 21st century, the projected growth in demand for mathematicians and scientists must be matched by a commensurate growth in the number of students studying and exceling in the subjects. Greater student participation in STEM will improve the country’s readiness for an evolving economy of the future.

Increasing the Success of Minority Students in Science and Technology

This paper is the fourth in a series that addresses different dimensions of ensuring the success of students of color. This paper provides important data regarding the persistence and success of African-American and Hispanic students in science and technology.

March 20, 2013

New RFP Issued for Research Universities on Secondary STEM Teaching

With a new $22.5 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the National Math and Science Initiative, in partnership with the UTeach Institute, is currently accepting proposals from research universities interested in implementing the UTeach Secondary STEM Teacher Preparation Program Model.