Acknowledging the importance of STEM education, the Obama administration embarked on Educate to Innovate in 2009 in an effort to encourage and prepare more children to work in these fields. Minorities specifically need a boost, being the most underrepresented in STEM careers because of the lack of access to related programs and professionals.
Below are a few resources to jump start your education and career in STEM:
National Society of Black Engineers’ Summer Engineering Experience for Kids
Each summer, 300 students in grades three through eight participate in the National Society of Black Engineers’ SEEK camp. Held in different cities around the country, this free camp exposes participants to hands on projects and African American college students working on degrees in STEM subjects. The mentors guide students through exercises and a design competition using math, science and problem solving skills.
