Business Mentoring Matters

OSTP Director John P. Holdren has been working closely with President Obama on the Siemen’s STEM Institute which is a foundation dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).  The STEM initiative consists of uniting the most promising STEM teachers from all of the USA in order for them to learn from one another and to also assist them to become strong STEM advocates in their communities.  Earlier last week, Dr. Holdren attended an event hosted by astronaut Sally Ride and during the event it was noted that “he highlighted the importance of having scientists and engineers from local and national companies coming into classrooms to serve as mentors, to do more hands-on science in labs and field trips and to sponsor robotics competitions, science fairs, and other events that can inspire the next generation of doers and makers.”   To learn more about the STEM education initiative, please click here.