Members of Congress have introduced a large number of bills related to STEM education policy – about 35, providing insight into the many different ways that Congress looks at this area. They also invite a look at how the STEM education policy community works with Congress.
Read MoreThe Problem with the "Pipeline"
Pipelines are dank, dark, generally inhospitable places. As a dominant image and mindset in engineering outreach about bringing girls into engineering, "pipeline" does the field no favors. But new approaches people are using to draw more women into engineering are paying off.
Read More8 Great Engineering Outreach Activities at Engineering Societies
Eight engineering outreach activities at engineering societies that feature high-quality content, presented well, and designed with audience needs clearly in mind.
Read MoreGot Engineers? Workforce Development and Diversity in Engineering
For all that engineering is said to be everywhere, K-12 audiences command a limited, often wrong grasp of what engineers do. This presents some daunting facts for us to reckon with in devising efforts to expand participation in the field, whether for workforce needs or broadening diversity in engineering.
Read MoreGetting Started in K-12 Engineering Outreach
Start Engineering is a small company with a sharp focus: K-12 engineering outreach. We publish books, develop information resources, and collaborate with individuals and groups to bring a good word about engineering to K-12 audiences of all kinds.
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