WHAT IS THE STEM EQUITY PIPELINE PROJECT?

The STEM Equity Pipeline project is designed to encourage women and minorities to pursue careers in STEM related occupations by providing technical assistance, professional development and resources to educators.

WHY WAS THE STEM EQUITY PIPELINE PROJECT CREATED?

Today’s global economy has presented great challenges for the U.S. In order to compete effectively in the current global economy the U.S. must bring together industry leaders and educators to increase the population’s skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The need for qualified individuals in scientific and engineering-related fields has far outgrown the needs of the general workforce.

OUR GOAL: The STEM Equity Pipeline project will:

• Build the capacity of the formal education community to implement research based approaches proven to increase the participation and completion of females, including those with disabilities, in STEM education
• institutionalize the implemented strategies by connecting the outcomes to existing accountability systems, and
• broaden the commitment to gender equity in STEM education.