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National Defense May 2013 Yasmin Tadjdeh	Industry, Academia, Government Grapple With Dwindling STEM Workforce The problems associated with a weak STEM applicant pool can threaten national security, some experts have said. In response, industry, academia and the government have funneled millions of dollars into STEM-education initiatives. But the numbers aren't budging.
National Defense January 2011 Cynthia D. Miller	Defense Department Embraces STEM Education Outreach The Defense Deaprtment hires more scientists and engineers, and sponsors more research and development projects than any other federal employer.
National Defense December 2010 Cynthia D. Miller	JETS Promotes Engineering, Math To U.S. High School Students Though science, technology, engineering and math education is receiving a lot of press today, there have been organizations dedicated to the advancement of the fields for many decades.
T.H.E. Journal July 2008	Extracurricular :: For technologists who do their homework Technology-aided instructional practices are key to successful teaching in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. McKinley Technology High School's testing scores are proof of that
National Defense March 2011 Cynthia D. Miller	National Science Foundation Supports STEM Education Of equal importance to the foundation is the support of science and engineering education, from pre-kindergarten through graduate school and beyond, with a variety of fellowships and programs specifically for teachers and students.
National Defense June 2007 Lawrence P. Farrell Jr.	Education Trends Portend Trouble for Defense One of the most troubling trends in the U.S. is that our schools are producing fewer U.S.-born science and math graduates than countries such as China, Taiwan, South Korea, India and Mexico.
National Defense November 2009 Cynthia D. Miller	Institute Strives for National STEM Education Network How do we create our next generation of scientists and engineers? It takes an individual who has classroom experience, vision for the future and sheer determination to find it.
Geotimes April 2007 Vernon J. Ehlers	Education: Why Do I Have to Learn Geometry? The study of science, technology, engineering and math is critical for every student in our nation, not only for enhancing their opportunities for good jobs, but also for improving our national security and competitiveness.
T.H.E. Journal July 2008 Mary Ann Wolf	High Schools : An Equation That Works As secondary students continue to show little interest in the four STEM subjects, combining technology use with engaging instructional practices may be the only way to reach them.
T.H.E. Journal December 18, 2009 David Nagel	NASA Funds Target 13 K-12 STEM Education Programs Thirteen K-12 STEM education initiatives will receive an infusion of more than $12 million through NASA's Nspires program. The programs to be funded incorporate a range of technologies, from online social networking to virtual learning to digital media.
IndustryWeek October 19, 2011	High Unemployment and Few Qualified Candidates? It's a Teachable Moment Bayer MaterialScience's efforts to promote STEM education are elementary - and much more.
National Defense July 2009 Edward M. Swallow	'Project Lead the Way' Key to Future Defense Industry Workforce Maintaining a highly skilled U.S. aerospace, defense and homeland security work force is critical to the nation's security and economic strength, so the National Defense Industrial Association is taking action.
HHMI Bulletin May 2012 Cori Vanchieri	Jo Handelsman: Engage to Excel How to keep STEM students from jumping ship?
T.H.E. Journal February 2009	Student Attitudes: Online Learning Students participating in a survey reveal their opinions about online learning courses.
InternetNews October 18, 2010	Obama: STEM Education a Competitive Imperative In an address marking the occasion of the White House science fair, President Obama stresses the urgency of promoting science and math education to keep the nation competitive in areas such as IT.
CIO September 14, 2012 Gary Beach	Time to Pay It Forward for Better Educated IT Workers The author knows American students lag behind other countries in STEM and thinks McKinsey's 'Closing the Talent Gap' report may be on to something. Is it time we incentivize our best students to forgo the private sector for jobs in public education?
HHMI Bulletin February 2012 Cori Vanchieri.	Susan Singer: A Magical Moment The time to entice students to be STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) teachers is during the first years of college, says Susan Singer, a professor of natural sciences at Carleton College.
T.H.E. Journal October 2007 Neal Starkman	Problem Solvers US students continue to lag behind the rest of the world in the four core STEM subjects. The answer, many believe, is a practical approach to instruction: project-based.
National Defense March 2012 Edward Swallow	Rep. Mike Honda Introduces Bill to Boost STEM Education The chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Workforce division spoke to Rep. Mike Honda, D-Calif., regarding a bill he recently introduced, the STEM Education Innovation Act.
National Defense February 2012 Sandra I. Erwin	It's a Hobson's Choice: Dollars For Defense or for Education? In today's zero-sum budget world, every federal program is in a cutthroat fight for survival. Defense and education are no exception. As the largest slice of the government's discretionary spending pie, defense competes for dollars with everything else, including education.
T.H.E. Journal January 5, 2010 Scott Aronowitz	MIT and FIRST Ally To Encourage STEM Education Careers The cornerstone of the alliance is a pilot program to teach robotics to K-12 students after school.
Geotimes November 2007 Linda Rowan	Science Legislation: America COMPETES, Geeks Rule and Everybody Wins The 110th Congress went into its August recess having successfully passed a major measure for physical science research and science and engineering education.
T.H.E. Journal April 2006 Appu Kuttan & Laurence Peters	Calculating a Future That Doesn't Add Up Failing to reverse the trends in our math and science education will have severe effects on our children's welfare - and the nation's, too.
National Defense September 2011 Fumiko Hedlund	Navy to Invest $100 Million In STEM Education The Navy will increase its investment in science, technology, engineering and math education programs from $54 million to $100 million, Secretary of the Navy Raymond Mabus recently announced.
T.H.E. Journal January 2009 Jennifer Demski	STEM Picks Up Speed The use of authentic scenarios to teach abstract concepts such as constant velocity is helping educators spark student interest in math and science.
National Defense May 2015 Alan Pellegrini	Defense Innovation Requires Focus on STEM Education Organizations must look beyond their own walls to support people and ideas that help secure our nation and allow high-technology industries to thrive. One way to do this is through STEM programs.
National Defense June 2012	NDIA Joins Mission-Critical STEM conference The United States needs a work force skilled in science, technology, engineering and math, and a notable group of companies and organizations is uniting to ensure that the nation gets the message.
National Defense October 2009 Cynthia D. Miller	Bill to Establish Office of STEM Education The government has more than a dozen agencies dedicated to science, technology, engineering and math initiatives with more than $3 billion allocated to these efforts in 2006.
T.H.E. Journal July 2006 Geoffrey H. Fletcher	Using Technology to Maintain Competitiveness: How to Get Our Groove Back As China and India threaten the supremacy of the US economy, our best hope for keeping pace is putting ed tech funding to use to galvanize education.
National Defense June 2010 Cynthia D. Miller	Business, Industry STEM Education Coalition Launched The search for scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians has become a major focus for many government and business sectors.
Inc. October 2005 Shramm & Litan	Op-ed: Foreign Students Who Study Engineering Deserve Citizenship It's time that we stop envying China, and start making the U.S. a friendlier place for engineers.
InternetNews April 26, 2007 Roy Mark	Congress Gets Competitive With Bills Senate, House approve legislation aimed at improving America's global competitiveness.
National Defense April 2010 Cynthia D. Miller	Teachers Stand Ready To Advance Science Education President Obama's announcement of the "Educate to Innovate" campaign in November has reinvigorated a decades-long movement to enhance our country's decline in motivating students to excel in science, engineering and math.
T.H.E. Journal August 2008 Olivia LaBarre	Weighing in on STEM A British study proposes a quick fix to boost the dwindling number of students opting to study science and math.
National Defense January 2013 Yasmin Tadjdeh	Budget Woes Driving Scientists, Engineers Away from Defense Department Jobs The budget crunch is a new factor preventing the Defense Department from recruiting and retaining top talent within its science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce, a recent report found.
T.H.E. Journal April 2004	The Math Slate The Math Slate uses an old-fashioned chalkboard motif to teach students ages 5 through 10 basic math skills.
HHMI Bulletin Nov 2011 Dan Ferber	Calling All Teachers This article focuses on preservice training -- training college students and graduates to be STEM teachers.
T.H.E. Journal August 1, 2009	Drill Down As smart phone usage rises, applying the devices in education grows imperative.
T.H.E. Journal October 1, 2009	Drill Down Administrators report on the obstacles they encounter in the effort to provide students with take-home technologies.
Chemistry World July 24, 2012 Laura Howes	Calls to match skills to industry A report, published today by the House of Lords science and technology committee has called for more science students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level, to drive the UK's economic growth.
National Defense October 2011 Swallow & Ingham	Florida Industry Leaders Promote Science Education Representatives from Florida's industry, academia and government communities came together at Northrop Grumman's office to form a united charge against the coming tide of science, technology, engineering and mathematics work force retirements.
Job Journal January 25, 2004 Marty Nemko	Where's the Passion? Are you avoiding sterotypical careers you might enjoy?
T.H.E. Journal March 2009	Drill Down Students, teachers, parents, and administrators were asked to outfit their ultimate school with one guiding criterion: maximizing achievement.
Chemistry World May 13, 2014 Maria Burke	Pledge to create 2000 new STEM posts Leading UK businesses and institutions have pledged to create over 2000 new jobs and apprenticeships in science, technology, engineering and math.
T.H.E. Journal August 26, 2009 David Nagel	Federal Grants Aim To Boost STEM Equity The United States Department of Education announced about $6.3 million in grants to programs aimed at bringing underrepresented groups into STEM careers and pursuing advanced degrees.
National Defense August 2010 Cynthia D. Miller	Classroom Perspective: Teachers Speak Out About STEM Three science, technology, mathematics and engineering teachers in different education systems talk about their efforts to attract students to these fields.
HHMI Bulletin Feb 2012	Raising Their Game When done right professional development can make a real difference for students.
T.H.E. Journal January 2007	Technology + Online + Industry + Partnerships GenYES founder says kids should play a role in the development and execution of technology plans... Online contest aims to spur math interest... PCS Edventures! Receives ET3 award... etc.
IEEE Spectrum September 2011 John Blau	Germany Faces a Shortage of Engineers Even loosening immigration won't fill the gap, say experts
Chemistry World November 3, 2009 Nina Notman	Cash lures top achievers away from US science The highest academic achievers are leaving science and technology faster than those who obtain lower grades, says a new report published in the US.