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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and inventor Dean Kamen have proposed legislation to create a competitive grant program for what they are calling non-traditional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational programs.
Shaheen and Kamen cited the FIRST robotics competition, which Kamen founded in 1989, as an example of a non-traditional program that is designed to interest young people in STEM-related careers.
“STEM-related fields will offer some of the best career opportunities for our students, and by preparing our young people for these jobs we can help position our economy to grow for years to come,” said Shaheen at a press conference with Kamen.
Kamen said, “It is essential that our workforce is trained in science, technology, engineering and math education programs in order to compete in this global economy.”
FIRST held its regional competition in Boston in March.
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