Dear Friends:
On Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. EST, please join John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, and Sally Ericsson from the Office of Management and Budget, for a conference call to discuss the science, technology, innovation, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education components of the President’s FY 2013 Budget. This call will highlight the Obama Administration’s budget priorities and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions of senior Administration officials.
Please RSVP here to join us and learn more, and feel free to forward this invite to others that you think might be interested.
This call is off the record and not for press purposes.
WHAT: White House Budget Update
WHEN: Thursday, February 16th
Start Time: 6:30 p.m. EST
Dial In: RSVP here and we will send dial-in number via e-mail
Passcode Title: “White House Call on the Science & Technology Budget”
Academic Competitiveness Grants and National SMART Grants – These grants are publicized all over the web, but have not been funded the past few years. As a single parent of a college student pursuing a hard science degree and a daughter soon to be doing the same – and both more than likely to qualify – where are the funds? Supporting and encouraging young people to pursue the hard sciences should be a national priority – not a well publicized “stunt”? P.S. Having minors in Math, Econ and Computer Science myself.. I truly know how hard hard science degrees can be to obtain… and those who, as a result, change majors… We need to truly provide incentives to commit to the long haul. Thank you. Linda Mason Strain
What are the highlight of the STEM BUDGET discussion session ?
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my desire to join the conversation concerning STEM education on March 16th. If you could allow me access on the appointed date, I would most appreciative. After 25 years of science teaching, I would like to gain a better understanding of other scientists and educators’ opinions about the direction of STEM education and it future implications for students. Thank you for you assistance.
Thank you.
Best,
Cynthia Jackson
cjackson@browning.edu
917-805-9859