CMAST - STEM Education Development Org
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There is a growing consensus that the US needs to improve STEM education, especially for minorities and women, to remain competitive globally and fill future workforce needs. Currently, US students perform below average in math and science, minorities and women are underrepresented in STEM degrees and careers, and over half of states have low high school graduation rates. Addressing these issues will require commitment from government, private sector, and non-profits to increase opportunities in STEM education and careers.
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- 2. A strong consensus is emerging among scientific, business, and education leaders that America’s ability to innovate and compete in the global marketplace is directly tied to the ability of our public schools to adequately prepare all students in science, technology, engineering, and math. As highly educated workers retire and this country experiences wide-ranging changes in demographic patterns, the existing U.S. labor force, based on historical trends, will be replaced by mounting numbers of Latinos and African Americans who are far less likely to earn college degrees. To maintain U.S. dominance in technological innovation, we must act swiftly and decisively to ensure that we are encouraging and preparing young students, particularly minorities, to enter the engineering and technology workforce.
- 3. In 1995, US 12 th graders performed below the international average for 21 countries on a test of general knowledge in mathematics and science. 1 Non-Hispanic white males still account for more than half (57,4%) of engineering undergraduates even though this group represented just 29% of all undergraduate students. 2 Under-represented minorities earned 12.9% of the nations 66,133 bachelor’s degrees in engineering awarded in 2005. 2 Women represent just 9.5% of the nearly 1.5 million bachelor’s-degreed engineers employed in the United States. 2 In more than half the states (29), the four-year graduation rate for public high schools is below 75 percent. 3 1 Rising Above the Gathering Storm (National Academy of Sciences) 2007 2 Confronting the New American Dilemma: A Data-Based Look at Diversity (CPST) 2008 3 Adding It Up: State Challenges for Increasing College Access and Success (Making Opportunity Affordable) 2007
- 4. “ Addressing these issues will take commitment, leadership, and partnership on the part of government, private, and non-profit sectors.” Bill Gates Testimony before the Committee on Science and Technology. U.S. House of Representatives. March 2008 “ The Board [National Science Board] recommends that Congress pass and the President sign into law an act chartering a new, independent, and non-Federal [Council] . . . to coordinate and facilitate STEM education initiatives across the Nation . . . “ National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System. National Science Board, October 2007. “ More than 200 federal education programs exist to promote STEM careers, but evaluation and coordination are lacking” Testimony of Cornelia M. Ashby, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues before the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives. U.S. Government Accountability Office. May 2006.
- 6. To distinguish minorities and women as invaluable resources necessary to develop as well as sustain a diverse and globally competitive 21 st century workforce in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Working with all regional stakeholders, we will create innovative solutions, implement proven strategies, and expand opportunities critical to attracting, retaining and advancing minorities and women in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- 7. Charles Britt Chairman Information Security Engineer, HP Chris Frew Vice Chairman Director, Scientific Solutions Division, TechUSA Victoria Heyliger, Esq. Secretary/Treasurer Heyliger Law Offices David Washington Information Systems Security Analyst, BAE Systems Ilro Lee Chief Operating Officer, ZATA3 Consulting Laura Branker Director of Corporate Affairs, Wal-mart Stores, Inc. James Bramson Former General Counsel, AOL, Inc.
- 8. Identifying and assisting in expanding educational opportunities that will significantly increase minority enrollment, retention, and graduation rates leading to increased employment, placement, and career advancement for minorities in the STEM workforce. Promoting collaboration between education, business, government, and community organizations to create an organized network of resources, mentors, and funding crucial to creating and maintaining effective STEM education and outreach initiatives. Developing targeted media and print campaigns that create awareness of opportunities in science and technology. Serving as a clearinghouse for STEM programs, information, and resources dedicated to building a stronger, more diverse U.S. workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- 9. D.C. MD Northern Virginia
- 10. Collaborative Stakeholder Activities STEM-Focused Parent and Community Workshops Building K-12 and Corporate Partnerships Public Awareness and Media Campaigns Web Portal for STEM Resources and Information Consulting Services (e.g., Research, Program Development) Panelists and Guest Speakers Regional STEM Awards and Gala STEM Education Advocacy Regional STEM Roundtable
- 11. BRAC and STEM Education Roundtable (October 1) EduSerc Annual Career and Professional Development Conference Regional Science and Technology Expo (November 2009) Constitution Center, Washington, DC Phase 3 Launch of USAGraduate.com (January 2010) Official CMAST Launch Party (February 2010) Omni Hotel, Washington, DC 2 nd Annual Regional STEM Roundtable (March 2010) In Partnership with US FIRST DC Region, Washington Convention Center
- 12. Program Development & Sponsorship Partner with USAGraduate.com Development of a DC STEM Coalition Teacher Professional Development Program (Teach for America) STEM Exhibition (Martin Luther King Library, Washington, DC) Research Partnership with Reasoning Mind Inaugural Science Festival in Washington, DC (Fall 2010)
- 13. “ If you can solve the education problem, you don’t have to do anything else. If you don’t solve it, nothing else is going to matter all that much.”