This image and quote from the STEM Connector 2012 – 2013 annual report is telling of the leakage in our current STEM pipeline. These images and stories motivate my endeavors to help fill these holes and optimize on the number of African-Americans and women who pursue careers and activities in STEM.
“As STEM goes, so goes the country. The global economic leadership of the United States is inextricably linked to advancement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Experts estimate that as much as 75 percent of measured growth in the US economy is attributable to technological innovation. In addition, the overall U.S. science and technology workforce exceeded 7.4 million workers in 2012 and it will continue to grow significantly through 2018, to an estimated 8.65M STEM workers.”
~The STEM Connector, 2012-2013, Annual Report: “Where are the STEM Students” ~
Nia Peters 
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