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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
The Nation's Future Depends on It

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. It’s a movement in Howard County -- to produce creative students who are problem solvers, innovators, logical thinkers, and strong communicators. 

The county’s STEM initiative is strongly supported by our business community, the Howard County Public School System and key community leaders.

STEM education spans the entire public school continuum.  From an education standpoint, it allows students to make sense of the world around them -- by applying concepts and ideas from STEM and other disciplines.

From a business perspective, STEM’s overall goal is to stay competitive in today's global economy. STEM skills are vital to maintain our country’s lead in a variety of areas. And the STEM workforce is a critical factor if we’re to maintain our global edge.

And today, the competition is fierce, coming from countries that require more school hours and more time spent on STEM subjects. Many believe that this is a competition that the United States needs to win.

What is the STEM initiative? Why is it so important? And what can you do to make it succeed?

Guests:

Shirley Collier, CEO
Optemax, LLC

Robert Glascock, Assistant Superintendent
Howard County Public School System

Stacie Irish, Executive Director
Leadership Howard County