AFCEA Calendar https://www.afcea.org/calendar/ en-us Copyright AFCEA International AFCEA International Calendar http://www.kmcafcea.org/cycleforstem/ Cycle For STEM - 08/16/2014 - 08/18/2014 - Bonn, Germany to Ramstein, Germany, Germany http://www.kmcafcea.org/cycleforstem/ Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is at the core of national security and economic prosperity worldwide. Student performance in STEM fields must improve for the international economy to soar in the future. Cycle for STEM enables participants cyclists and support staff alike to have fun while making a difference in the lives of STEM students and teachers.Individuals who make up the Cycle for STEM community are dedicated to helping the next generation and to each other. Passionate cyclists revel in the challenge of pedaling 230 km from Bonn, Germany to Ramstein, Germany. Still others admire the cyclists and put their talents into making sure it s a smooth ride by providing support all along the route. Their roles may be different, but their goal is the same: Strengthen STEM education in schools and communities.All Cycle for STEM proceeds help the AFCEA Educational Foundation provide scholarships and grants to deserving STEM students and teachers. In addition, this activity endeavors to elevate community awareness about the importance of STEM education to the nation.