Coalition Hosts Briefing for New Congress on STEM Education 101

Written By Austin Hall

On Wednesday, February 12, the STEM Education Coalition hosted an informative briefing to explore the critical issues that could impact STEM education under a new administration and Congress. The session addressed several key challenges, including the persistent gender gaps within STEM fields, the limited access to informal and afterschool educational programs, and innovative approaches to integrating STEM education into K-12 curricula.

Panelists included:

  • James Brown, Executive Director, STEM Education Coalition

  • Karen Horting, Executive Director and CEO, Society of Women Engineers

  • Uchenna Ezibe, Senior Manager of STEM Programs, American Nuclear Society

  • Jeff Weld, Former Assistant Director for STEM Education, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Trump 45, Senior Policy Advisor, STEM Education Coalition

  • Catherine Paolucci, Director of Outreach and Impact, Mathematical Society of America

  • Leslie Brooks, Afterschool STEM Hub Manager, Afterschool Alliance

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