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STEM is an acronym for the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Typically, this term is used to describe school curriculum as it relates to our nation’s competitiveness in technology and workplace development. STEM advocates say there are many unfilled well-paying jobs for workers possessing STEM skills including machinists, equipment operators, technicians, and jobs in sciences and manufacturing. Studies have shown that 65% of those with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field earn more than those with a master’s degree in non-STEM jobs, and 47% of those with bachelor’s degrees in STEM occupations earn more than PhDs in non-STEM occupations.

Even so, many young people are still reluctant to study fields that require STEM curriculum. Some of the reasons for this include a lack of knowledge about STEM courses, the challenging nature of these subjects, and not being adequately prepared for STEM courses. And even though women now earn nearly 40% of all STEM bachelor's degrees, they earn only 19% of all bachelor's degrees awarded in engineering and only 18% in computer sciences. Advocates say one reason for this underrepresentation is that many women and minorities who are interested in these STEM careers often are not encouraged by teachers and employers to pursue these fields.

Proposed Legislation: Reintroduction of S.1374 - Rural STEM Education Act (117th Congress 2021-2022)
Prospective Sponsor: Sen. Rodger Wicker (MS)

  • I oppose reforming current Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics field policy wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Leader Charles Schumer (NY).
  • I support increasing STEM curriculum for nine million students, or about 20% of all schoolchildren who attend America’s rural schools by: 1.) Awarding grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations for research and development to advance innovative approaches to support and sustain high-quality STEM teaching in rural schools; research and development of programming to identify the barriers rural students face in accessing high-quality STEM education; development of innovative solutions to improve the participation and advancement of rural students in grades Pre-K through 12 in STEM studies; and research on online STEM education courses for rural communities. 2.) Establishing a pilot program of regional cohorts in rural areas to provide peer support, mentoring, and hands-on research experiences for rural STEM educators of students in grades Pre-K through 12 in order to build an ecosystem of cooperation among educators, researchers, academia, and local industry. 3.) Supporting teachers serving rural communities and providing for research into the special challenges facing them to provide STEM education, including having high-speed internet and other technology. And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Rodger Wicker (MS) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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  • I support increasing STEM curriculum for nine million students, or about 20% of all schoolchildren who attend America’s rural schools by: 1.) Awarding grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations for research and development to advance innovative approaches to support and sustain high-quality STEM teaching in rural schools; research and development of programming to identify the barriers rural students face in accessing high-quality STEM education; development of innovative solutions to improve the participation and advancement of rural students in grades Pre-K through 12 in STEM studies; and research on online STEM education courses for rural communities. 2.) Establishing a pilot program of regional cohorts in rural areas to provide peer support, mentoring, and hands-on research experiences for rural STEM educators of students in grades Pre-K through 12 in order to build an ecosystem of cooperation among educators, researchers, academia, and local industry. 3.) Supporting teachers serving rural communities and providing for research into the special challenges facing them to provide STEM education, including having high-speed internet and other technology. And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Rodger Wicker (MS) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
Trustee Candidates

  • Senator
    If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Sen. Rodger Wicker (MS) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider either reintroducing S.1374 - Rural STEM Education Act (117th Congress 2021-2022), or a similar version thereof.

  • STEM Works
    If elected as a trustee, STEM Works will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to expand its efforts in promoting STEM skills to young students, and assisting parents and teachers with encouraging these fields of study.

    About: The STEM-Works program supports volunteers that are working in their local communities to increase science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills in our nation by creating a virtual environment where volunteers will find the tools they need to inspire, teach and have fun with young people. And by aggregating information that is currently found in many places, in addition to providing new content, we believe we can provide high quality projects, activities and events for volunteers working with middle school children.

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