Business Groups Launch STEM Coalition
A coalition of business groups launched a new organization Friday aimed at boosting American economic competitiveness by promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The Business and Industry STEM Education Coalition's starting roster includes major players such as the Business Roundtable, National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
"Without a concerted effort to enhance the quality of science education in the U.S., innovative industries like biotechnology cannot achieve their immense potential to heal the sick, feed the hungry, restore the environment, and fuel the economy," said Paul Hanle, president of the Biotechnology Institute, in a statement. "It's vital that the private sector work in partnership with government and the nonprofit sector to achieve our common goal of making US science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education again the best in the world."
The new group is aiming to increase the number of STEM bachelor degrees awarded in the United States to 400,000 by the year 2020, and will work to boost STEM education and literacy among children and adults alike. Eight government entities that employ professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, serve as advisory members, including the Defense and Education departments and the National Science Foundation.
Last November, the White House launched the Educate to Innovate initiative, a $260 million commitment made up of public-private partnerships aimed at motivating students to excel in science and math.
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