At Congressional Briefing, Dr. Calvin Mackie Details Platform for Increasing STEM Comprehension in Urban and Minority Communities

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.