TAP Forum

May 03, 2012 — Businesses Inspiring the Next STEM Generation
How are businesses playing a role in STEM education and ensuring America has the 21st century workforce it needs to succeed in a global economy?

April 06, 2012 — The One Million Student Challenge
As many of us know, America is facing a STEM talent shortage that is putting the United States at a disadvantage in the global innovation economy. Recently though, the enormity of the crisis at hand became clearer.

March 21, 2012 — Business Leads the Way on Inspiring America’s Young STEM Stars
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search (STS) gala at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. The Intel STS is the oldest and most prestigious high school science competition in the nation. Of the more than 1,800 students who entered this year’s competition, 40 high school seniors were selected as finalists to present their research projects before a panel of judges here in the nation’s capital.

March 09, 2012 — Increasing U.S. Competitiveness Starts with Tackling the STEM Skills Gap
The theme of yesterday’s Senate HELP Committee hearing – “The Key to America's Global Competitiveness: A Quality Education” – was spot on, but even more compelling than that was the testimony of Jenn Mann, Vice President, Human Resources, SAS Institute. She pointed out that SAS recruits for specialized skills – from programming skills to grid computing technology capabilities and expertise, and many more.

February 22, 2012 — Inspiring STEM Teachers Critical To Growing STEM Workforce
Think back to when you were a student – who helped shape your interest in the subjects and career you would later pursue? I would bet for many of you, your K-12 teachers played a very important role in sparking your curiosity in your chosen path. Educators are central to cultivating interest in all areas of study, including the STEM fields. Now more than ever, STEM skills are in high demand, and America must increase its STEM capabilities to be competitive in the 21st century economy. Exceptional educators are essential to this effort.