White House asks community to solve the problem of US students not taking Science with enthusiasm as their global peers On Tuesday May 11 th the White House held a briefing for a group of 150 mostly local technology companies, non-profits , associations and others interested in knowing more about the White House initiative the President’s Educate to Innovate campaign. The campaign’s goal is to improve the participation and performance of America’s students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Greg Nelson According to the White House website This campaign will include efforts not only from the Federal Government but also from leading companies, foundations, non-profits, and science and engineering societies to work with young people across America to excel in science and math. In January 2009 the Scientific American reported “ 85 percent of kids surveyed by the Lemelson–M.I.T. Invention Index , an annual survey that examines Americans' attitudes ...
