Yesterday, President Obama announced the ‘Educate to Innovate’ campaign to promote science and math education. The coalition of scientists, media outlets, schools, video game programmers, and even Sesame Street will “show students how cool science can be.”
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education has a running headstart in Ohio thanks to the leadership of groups like Battelle and elected officials like Sen. Jon Husted. An article in Columbus Business First highlights Battelle’s role in the national coalition. Initial Ohio programs and student experiences are highlighted here.
The Ohio STEM Learning Network website (www.osln.org) showcases programs that advance this cause in Ohio, which President Obama touts as a way forward nationally to increase hands-on learning and improved livelihoods.
- Sarah Pechan
