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Getting STEM Students Hooked Early in Education
Maj. Gen. Sandra Finan, USAF, was among the first women to crack the once male-dominated world of nuclear missiles, blazing a trail during those first integration years when, at the time, men could opt out of pulling “an alert” with a woman—the assignment when Air Force two-personnel crews pulled 24-hour underground duty.
Tapping Passions to Attract Women to STEM Fields
It was Star Trek that captured Natalie Givans’ imagination and passion as a girl and helped propel her on a path to boldly go where so few are going today. There is a growing shortage of trained high-tech workers—both men and women—in STEM fields, punctuated by the lack of women who remain in these critical fields after working so hard to earn STEM-based degrees.
U.S. Makes Progress in Stemming the Deficit of Women in STEM, But Work Remains
A recruiter once told Nancy Brown her desire to join the Navy just wasn't worth the effort as a woman with a social sciences degree in 1974. She persisted, and was not only accepted to officer candidate school, but went on to serve 35 years in the male-dominated communications field. She talks with SIGNAL Media about the deficit of women in STEM-related fields and the importance of women mentors at such a critical time.
Military, Government Focus on Statewide Cyber Education
Electronics Recycling Helps Support STEM Grants Program
Rather than stockpile your old electronics, consider donating them to benefit the AFCEA Educational Foundation. Not only is this an easy way to clear your e-clutter, but you also can reap a tax benefit.
AFCEA Small-Business Member Announces STEM Scholarship
BridgePhase LLC, a small business provider of information technology consulting and professional services, will sponsor an annual scholarship for one science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduate student, beginning in 2016.
Foster the Next Generation of Innovators
Each year, the AFCEA Educational Foundation and AFCEA International chapters provide more than $2 million in grants and scholarships to deserving undergraduate and graduate students in 24 various STEM-related degree programs in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, telecommunications engineering, mathematics and other similar academic areas.
Avaya Government Solutions Funds AFCEA STEM Scholarships
Avaya Government Solutions is committed to helping the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals with a $25,000 gift to the AFCEA Educational Foundation’s STEM scholarships and grants programs for 2015.
U.S. Military Cyber Commands Sweeten Bonuses, Deals to Retain Cyberwarriors
Recruiting for a qualified military and civilian workforce for the U.S. Defense Department's cybersecurity mission has proven successful so far, but retaining the force remains to be seen, cyber commanders told Congress during a hearing.
Shop for STEM Site Supports Educational Foundation
The AFCEA Educational Foundation has now formed such a fundraising partnership with the CauseNetwork by setting up a website exclusively for fundraising efforts to support the foundation’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educational incentive programs.