Editor’s Note: See also STEM to STEMM: It Will Take Musicians to Save the Internet.
From: US GAO | Watchblog
Education programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) play an important role in preparing students for careers in STEM fields. Over the last decade, the federal government has taken important steps toward diversifying the pipeline of STEM talent in the United States, primarily by supporting STEM education opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in these fields. In 2016, the federal government spent $2.9 billion on 163 STEM education programs across all grade levels—from preschool to graduate school.
So, are these programs broadening access to STEM fields?
As schools let out across the country, today’s WatchBlog explores federal STEM education programs for underrepresented groups.
Participation rates in STEM education programs
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