By KEVIN TRUMAN, The Star
When designing curricula, one thing is certain: now is a great time to make a commitment to science, technology, engineering and math education. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities will increase for engineering and computer science students, it is imperative that we focus on scientific education pipeline programs. Programs, such as the NASA-funded, UMKC-housed Inventure University, have provided minority middle and high school girls the opportunity to learn engineering principles and analytical thinking skills at the School of Computing and Engineering. Additionally, the National Science Foundation-funded UMKC Institute for Human Development is increasing the number of students and veterans with disabilities who enter scientific programs and the Kauffman Foundation-funded KC STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Alliance is working to increase the number of students prepared to enter scientific careers in Kansas City. Even as the economy struggles to recover, it is evident that the future is bright for the science, technology, engineering and math industry.
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