The Future of STEM is Bright… But We Can’t Leave Any Groups Behind
Across the country, Americans are recognizing that the country faces a double-edged sword when it comes to the impact of technology on the economy and the job market. While American workers increasingly lose their jobs to technological advances, there is immense...
With Years of Giving and Support, Entergy Corporation Joins STEM NOLA in Providing STEM Education in Historically Under-resourced Communities
Acclaimed New Orleans Non-Profit Proud to be Called STEM NOLA Powered by Entergy NEW ORLEANS – Entergy Corporation enthusiastically supports STEM NOLA, a widely acclaimed non-profit providing STEM education to K-12 students in under-resourced communities. At a time...
Jaelyn Carr’s Dream to Become a Neuroscientist was Born at STEM NOLA
When Jaelyn Carr begins her freshman year at Boston University in the fall, the 17-year-old will major in neuroscience. It’s been quite an evolution for the young scholar, who a few years ago, despised the mere thought of science. “I hated, hated science,” she...
At Congressional Briefing, Dr. Calvin Mackie Details Platform for Increasing STEM Comprehension in Urban and Minority Communities
Outlining a platform to increase STEM careers in urban and minority communities, Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder and president of STEM NOLA, told a congressional briefing that children must be exposed to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education at an early age and K-12 teachers need better preparation to be more effective. Dr. Mackie also asserted that parents and communities must prioritize STEM education because it will fuel quality jobs for their children – today and in the future.