The acronym S.T.E.M. stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The objective of the STEM initiative is to strengthen effective STEM education programs at all levels, enabling the U.S. to maintain its status as a global economic and technological leader.
Launched in 2010, STEMcp.com is an online resource for parents, students and educators to promote and encourage African American students to pursue careers in science and engineering. STEMcp bridges the gap between corporations who are seeking a fresh and effective online communications platform, to reach young diverse audiences in the pipeline for S.T.E.M. careers, and the students who will serve as talented leaders within the science and engineering community.
STEMcp is a subsidiary of Black Tech Stars, Inc., an Atlanta-based company that is part of a movement of organizations committed to perpetuating S.T.E.M. education and forging alliances that extend nationwide. Black Tech Stars, Inc. provides valuable resources for educators, parents and students in search of S.T.E.M.-related content.
About STEM eXposure: The Meyerhoff Influence
STEM eXposure: The Meyerhoff Influence is a powerful and intricate film documenting the lives of six black scientists and engineers, five of which are Meyerhoff Scholars alumni. Delivering an important message to African American youth interested in S.T.E.M. fields, STEM eXposure explores the challenges and opportunities of S.T.E.M. Stars Joseph D. Towles, PhD; Tiffani J. Bright, PhD; Annica M. Wayman, PhD; Chelsea Pinnix, MD, PhD; Kenneth D. Gibbs, Jr., PhD; and Rising Star, Mr. Okey K Enyia. Each of the featured ‘S.T.E.M. Stars’ talks about the challenges faced socially and academically while pursuing their degrees, pointing to the importance of having a support system. Follow these six bright, young minds as they narrate their courageous personal lives and outstanding career paths. The documentary features special segments, all female segment called “Beautiful Geniuses,” “Rising Star Okey Enyia” and “Lessons from the Top.”
This 40 minute documentary and its supporting segments, trumpets the experiential contributions of a varied collective of S.T.E.M. professionals, whose willingness to offer their valuable insights can help both parents and students make more informed decisions about their future careers in S.T.E.M. STEMcp created the documentary with support from the Meyerhoff Scholars Program and corporate sponsor Intel Corporation. “At Intel, we are focused on building a pipeline of talent for our company specifically and for the high-tech industry in general. As such, we support education programs like STEMcp to inspire the next generation to dream big, aim high and aspire to become the scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technologists who will solve the world’s challenges and invent the future,” said Patti Sarr, Marketing Communications Manager, Corporate Diversity, Intel Corporation. STEM eXposure serves as a point of reference for students who are in pursuit of or considering a career in the S.T.E.M. fields, and an information and strategies source for educators and parents. Starting March 3rd, the documentary will be available at www.stemexposure.com.
Mar 4, 2012
Parents, Do You Know About S.T.E.M.???
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