It may be hard to believe in these gloomy days, but this is a time of incredible opportunity for our nation's kids. The future looks very bright for people who have a strong grasp of science, technology, engineering and math (often referred to as STEM). So it's nothing short of tragic to see just how many of our kids aren't getting the math and science skills they'll need to seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
That's why we at Change the Equation (CTEq) launched a ground-breaking contest among some of the world's most innovative companies to prove just how cool jobs in STEM fields can be. Our STEM is Cool! contest challenged these companies to produce brief videos featuring an employee or group of employees who use STEM in exciting or unexpected ways. (Vote for your favorite video here).
To read the full, original article click on this link: Linda Rosen: Calling All Innovators
Author: Linda Rosen
