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THE VALUE OF STEM LEADERSHIP.

Northrop Grumman is proud to salute the top 100 Women Leaders in STEM and our very own Linda Mills, Corporate Vice President, President Northrop Grumman Information Systems Sector. We are honored to come together with other change leaders and visionaries who

are helping to ensure our next generation

of scientists, technicians, engineers and

mathematicians.

THE VALUE OF PERFORMANCE.

Edie Fraser Chief Executive Officer, STEMconnector™ Senior Consultant, Diversified Search, LLC [email protected]

Lorena Soto Fimbres Director of Marketing and Communications, STEMconnector™ Project Manager, Diversified Search, LLC [email protected]

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About the Publishers...... xiii About STEMconnectorTM ...... xiv

Perspectives on Women in STEM ...... 1

100 Women Leaders in STEM: An Overview...... 2 By Edie Fraser, STEMconnector™

Let’s Seize The Moment and Live Our Ideals...... 8 By Ruby Smith Love, Chief Development Officer, Washington STEM

Inspiring Quality STEM Education: A View from the National Science Foundation . . . . . 9 By Cora B. Marrett, Deputy Director, National Science Foundation (NSF)

American Women More Than Ready to Take Their Place at the Nation’s STEM Table. . . 10 By Rebecca Lucore, Executive Director, Bayer USA Foundation

The Experience of Women of Color in STEM ...... 12 By Lorelle L. Espinosa, Ph.D., Senior Researcher at Abt Associates and Maria (Mia) Ong, Ph.D., Senior Project Leader at TERC

This Is A Rosie the Riveter Moment for Women in STEM ...... 15 By Ana Kay Yaghoubian, STEM Marketing Manager, American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Workforce Development...... 16 By Susan Lavrakas, Director Workforce, Aerospace Industries Association

Creating a Culture of Inclusivity for Effective Outreach Programs...... 17 By Betty Shanahan, CAE, F.SWE, Executive Director & CEO, Society of Women Engineers

Workforce Development in the Energy Industry ...... 18 By Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)

A Look to the Future...... 19 By CSC Corporation

Women in Architecture...... 20 By Sherry Snipes, Director, Diversity Center of Excellence, The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Corporate Leaders Are Key to the Stem Cause...... 21 By Jamai Blivin, Chief Executive Officer, Innovate+Educate

Informal STEM Education + Girls = Success...... 22 By Dr. Catherine Cushinberry, Director of Research, Girls Inc.

Why STEM Matters...... 23 By Brian Kelly, Editor and Chief Content Officer, U.S. News & World Report

Building a STEM Career ...... 24 By Christy Wyatt, formerly Motorola

SECTION 1 CORPORATE PROFILES...... 25

Cecilia Kimberlin, Ph .D ...... 26 VP, Quality and Regulatory, Abbott

Bernadette Rotolo...... 27 SVP, Applications Development and Maintenance, Adecco Group North America

Dr . Wanda Austin...... 29 President and CEO, Aerospace Corporation

Victoria Harker...... 30 Chief Financial Officer/President, Global Business Services, The AES Corporation

Meg McCarthy ...... 31 Executive Vice President, Innovation, Technology and Service Operations, Aetna Inc.

Kris Rinne ...... 32 Senior Vice President, Network Technologies, AT&T Labs

Karen Davies...... 33 Vice President, Business Integration and Operations, ATK Defense

Xiaochun Luo...... 34 Group Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Avon

Linda Parker Hudson...... 35 President & CEO, BAE Systems, Inc.

Rebecca Lucore...... 36 Executive Director, Bayer USA Foundation

Laurette Lahey ...... 37 Vice President, Engineering, Flight and Controls, Boeing Defense Space & Security

Savannah Maziya...... 38 Chairman and CEO, Bunengi Group

Jeanne McCaherty...... 39 Vice President/Regional Director, North and South Americas Texturizing Solutions, Cargill Incorporated

Padmasree Warrior...... 40 Senior Vice President Engineering, Chief Technology Officer, Cisco

Michele Kang...... 41 Founder and CEO, Cognosante

Sylvia Acevedo...... 42 CEO, CommuniCard LLC/Commissioner President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

Dr . Sharon L . Hays...... 43 Vice President, Office of Science and Engineering, CSC Corporation

Adriana Karaboutis ...... 44 Vice President and Global CIO, Dell, Inc.

Janet Foutty ...... 45 National Managing Director, US Technology Practice, Deloitte Consulting LLP

Susan O’Day...... 46 Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Walt Disney Company

Dr . Cindy Moss ...... 47 Director of Global STEM Initiatives, Discovery Education

Ellen Kullman ...... 48 Chair of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, DuPont

Sharon Glave Frazee...... 49 Vice President, Research and Analysis, Express Scripts

Barbara Hulit ...... 50 President, Fluke Corporation

Charlene Begley...... 51 President & CEO, GE Home & Business Solutions/Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, GE

Susan J . Crockett, Ph .D ...... 52 Vice President and Senior Technology Officer for Health and Nutrition, General Mills

Sherry Covell...... 53 Vice President, Intel Programs, Harris Corporation

Carey Smith...... 55 President, Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.

Linda S . Sanford ...... 56 Senior Vice President, Enterprise Transformation, IBM

Neddy Perez ...... 57 Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Ingersoll Rand

Diane M . Bryant...... 58 Vice President/General Manager, Datacenter and Connected Systems Group, Intel Corporation

Adriane Brown ...... 59 President and COO, Intellectual Ventures

Denise L . Ramos ...... 60 CEO and President, ITT Corporation

Phyllis Campbell ...... 61 Vice Chairman of the Pacific Northwest Region, JP Morgan Chase

Lynne M . Doughtie ...... 62 Vice Chair-Advisory, KPMG LLP

Jean Spence...... 63 Executive Vice President of Research, Development & Quality, Kraft Foods, Inc.

Susan D . Opp ...... 64 Corporate Senior Vice President, L-3 Communications Corporation President L-3 Communications Systems Group

Lani Hay ...... 65 Founder, President and CEO, Lanmark Technology, Inc.

Sondra Barbour...... 66 Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business Services / Chief Information Officer Lockheed Martin Corporation

Annell r . Bay...... 67 Vice President Global Exploration, Marathon Oil

Joan Kelly ...... 68 Group Executive, Software Development, MasterCard Technologies

Colleen Payne...... 69 Founder and CEO, MCI Diagnostic Center

Jennifer Chayes ...... 71 Managing Director, Microsoft Research New England/Microsoft Research New York City

Ellen Smith...... 72 Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer, National Grid

Linda A . Mills...... 73 Corporate Vice President/President, Northrop Grumman Information Systems

Lina A . Young...... 74 Senior Vice President, Information Technology, Peabody Energy

Heidi Kleinbach-Sauter...... 75 Senior Vice President, Research & Development Global Foods, Pepsico

Robin Saitz...... 76 Senior Vice President, Solutions Marketing and Communications, PTC

Peggy Johnson...... 77 Executive Vice President and President, Global Market Development, Qualcomm

Lynn A . Dugle ...... 78 Vice President Raytheon/President, Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems

Nan Mattai ...... 79 Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technology, Rockwell Collins

Lisa Teague...... 80 Director, Research and Technology Strategy, Rolls-Royce Corporation/LibertyWorks®

Dawne Hickton...... 81 Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, RTI International Metals, Inc.

Amy Alving, Ph D...... 82 Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, SAIC

Jeniffer Harper-Taylor...... 83 President, Siemens Foundation

Jennifer Grove ...... 84 Workforce Development Coordinator, Gulf Power Company/Southern Company

Janice Chaffin ...... 85 Group President, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec Corporation

Beth M . Jacob...... 86 Executive Vice President, Target Technology Services/Chief Information Officer Target Corporation

Alka Dhillon...... 87 Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Technalink, Inc.

Melendy Lovett...... 88 Senior Vice President/President, Education Technology, Texas Instruments, Inc.

Cindy Halsey...... 89 Vice President, Interior Design, Engineering and Development, Cessna (A Textron Company)

Rhona S . Applebaum...... 90 Vice President, Chief Scientific and Regulatory Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

Mina Stewart...... 91 Vice President, Service Delivery & Assurance National Operations, Verizon

Karenann Terrell...... 92 Executive Vice President/Chief Information Officer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Sophie Vandebroek, Ph .D ...... 93 Chief Technology Officer, Xerox/President, Xerox Innovation Group

SECTION 2 NON-PROFIT / FOUNDATION PROFILES...... 95

Marion C . Blakey...... 96 President and CEO, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)

Chris McEntee...... 97 Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Dr . Mary L . Good...... 98 Dean Emerita, Donaghey College of Engineering & Information Technology, University of Arkansas Alliance for Science & Technology Research in America (ASTRA)

Shirley Malcom...... 100 Director of Education and Human Resources, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Linda Hallman...... 101 Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Madeleine Jacobs ...... 102 Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer The American Chemical Society (ACS)

Victoria Rockwell...... 103 Past President, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Beverly Willis, FAIA ...... 104 Chair, Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF)

Ann Randazzo...... 105 Executive Director, Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)

Joann DiGennaro ...... 106 President, Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)

Linda Rosen...... 107 Chief Executive Officer, Change the Equation

Nancy Conrad ...... 108 Founder and Chairman, Conrad Foundation

Reagan Flowers ...... 109 Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CSTEM

Karen Peterson...... 110 Chief Executive Officer, EdLab Group/Principal Investigator National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP)

Judy Vredenburgh ...... 111 President and CEO, Girls Inc.

Anna Maria Chávez...... 112 Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of the USA

Anna M . Park...... 113 Executive Director and Board Member, Great Minds in STEM (GMiS)

Lisa Gable...... 114 President, Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF)

Kimberly Reed ...... 115 Executive Director, International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC)

Jennifer M . McNelly ...... 116 President, The Manufacturing Institute (MI)

Laura Kaeppeler...... 117 Miss America 2012

Mimi Lufkin ...... 118 Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE)

Lezli Baskerville...... 119 Chief Executive Officer, National Association for Equal Employment in Higher Education (NAFEO)

Lucy Sanders...... 120 CEO and Co-Founder, National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)

Dr . Mary Ann Rankin...... 121 President and Chief Executive Officer, National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI)

Annalies Corbin, Ph .D ...... 122 President and Chief Executive Officer, The PAST Foundation

Dr . Deborah Bial, Ed .D...... 123 President & Founder, Posse Foundation

Dr . Sally Ride...... 124 President and Chief Executive Officer, Sally Ride Science

Betty Shanahan...... 125 Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Society for Women Engineers (SWE)

Pilar Montoya...... 126 Chief Executive Officer, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Inc. (SHPE)

Melissa Gregson...... 127 Managing Director, STEM Initiative, Teach For America

Beverly Simmons...... 128 Founder and Co-Chair of Board of Directors, Ten80 Foundation

Jan Morrison...... 129 President, Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES)

Trish Millines Dziko ...... 130 Co-founder, Executive Director, Technology Access Foundation (TAF)

Tricia Berry ...... 131 Director, Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TGCP)

SECTION 3 GOVERNMENT PROFILES ...... 133

Kim Reynolds ...... 134 Lt. Governor, State of Iowa

Dr . Laura Stubbs ...... 135 Director, Science and Technology Initiatives, U.S. Department of Defense

Lisa P . Jackson ...... 136 Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Catherine Jay Didion...... 137 Senior Program Officer, National Academy of Engineering (NAE)

Dr . Cora Marrett ...... 138 Deputy Director, National Science Foundation (NSF)

Sally Shuler...... 139 Executive Director, National Science Resources Center (NSRC)

Lori Garver ...... 140 Deputy Administrator, NASA

Maria Cantwell...... 141 US Senator, Washington

Kirsten Gillibrand ...... 142 US Senator, New York

Kay Hagan ...... 143 US Senator, North Carolina

Jeanne Shaheen...... 144 US Senator, New Hampshire

Lorena S . Fimbres Edie Fraser Director, Marketing and Chief Executive Officer Communications STEMconnector™ STEMconnector™

Edie is leading STEMconnector™ bringing information Lorena serves as Director of Communications and and results to STEM Leaders in every sector and offer- Marketing for STEMconnector™. In this capacity, she is ing more than 15 major products. responsible for brand development and communications strategy. She also works closely with sponsors and Edie has published 10 major reports/publications and partners to ensure the best membership experience. has written three books including Do Your Giving While You’re Living, co-authored by Robyn Spizman. She was Fimbres is the executive publisher of the 100 Women publisher of CEOs Who Get It; the CEO Magazine, The Leaders in STEM, which aims to recognize top women Diversity Primer and The Diversity Officer. across industries that are making a difference in the development of STEM education and STEM jobs pipe- Edie is proud to have worked with more than 200 For- line. Lorena´s publications include The American In- tune companies on their women and diversity lead- stitute of Architects´ Small Business Resource Guide: ership. Edie is also a Senior Consultant to Diversified Contacts to Contracts and the 2011 Women´s Business Search. Prior to joining Diversified, Edie was Founder Leadership Tribute, which profiled 50 top executives and CEO of Diversity Best Practices (DBP), a member from Corporate America. service for diversity practitioners where she designed the CEO Diversity Leadership program, including the Lorena is also a Project Manager with Diversified prestigious CEO Diversity Awards. Edie is also the found- Search, the largest woman owned executive search er of the Business Women’s Network (BWN). firm in the United States.

Edie has won more than 43 awards for her commit- Prior to moving to the United States, Lorena held several ments to women, diversity and philanthropy. She serves positions of increasing responsibility within the Govern- on several major boards. She is Vice Chairman of the ment of the State of Sonora, including the Executive World Affairs Council of DC and on the national board Office of the Governor. Lorena has a passion for politics of SCORE. She has been inducted into the Enterpris- and her political experience includes campaign man- ing Women Hall of Fame and a Founding member of agement and political marketing. Most recently, she C200. Edie received the Lifetime Achievement award served as a senior member with the executive team from Diversity Woman Magazine and its Mosaic Award. that oversaw 101 parallel campaigns at the local and Edie was on the cover or Women of Wealth Magazine state levels. for her philanthropy and mentoring. Lorena holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Adminis- tration from the internationally recognized Tecnológi- co de Monterrey. A native of Sonora, Mexico, Lorena resides in Washington, DC with her husband Francisco.

STEMconnector™ responds to the demand from the community working in STEM Education and workforce development for an increased connectivity between entities improving our STEM-skilled workforce. Our mission is to provide information and resources that increase communication, encourage collaboration and promote sustainable and replicable approaches to STEM education interventions. By pursuing this mission we aim to realize efficiency gains through eliminating duplication and quality improvement by sharing best practices. Accomplishing these ambitious goals requires that we leverage our collective experience and that of our partners to develop innovative communications and products that reach diverse audiences in impactful and meaningful ways.

The STEMconnector™ Directory contains over 3500 profiles of stakeholders in STEM Education and mapping the STEM Education activity of all 50 States and the District of Columbia. Through careful research, we identified these entities and mapped their roles in an intensive 6-month process. We then embedded the fruits of our research into a searchable online database. Since the launch, response has been impressive as hundreds of new organizations have been added to the database and we continue to improve and update existing content in collaboration with the listed entities. The STEMconnector™ Database has given us a tool to establish partnerships with a broad cross section of organizations working in STEM Education to increase our reach and connectivity in regions through working relationships.

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The aim of the STEM Council Meeting is to lay the foundation for companies to establish internal structures to develop holistic STEM Education Strategies that conform to corporate objectives and strategy. Much like diversity councils serve as organizing structures around the principle of diversity, STEM Councils will bring together different perspectives on workforce needs and community involvement from normally unconnected sectors. Leadership from an executive committee member will be critical in order to ensure that STEM Councils have the resources in order to affect organizational change.

The objective of these calls is to convene voices from across the stakeholder community to present perspectives from industry, government, education and non-profits working on these issues. We will continue these calls in 2012 focusing on timely and high profile issues relating to STEM Education and Workforce Development. The TownHall conference calls will convene high-level decision-makers within organizations across the public, private, academic and non-profit sectors with the aim of informing and connecting stakeholders by establishing common goals and patterns of excellence.

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cknowledging role models of STEM leadership to challenges communities face across the country.” In- is the purpose of 100 Women Leaders in STEM, deed, STEM skills are not only important in training more but it also a “call to action.” As Susan O’Day scientists and engineers, they help the overall health of Aof Disney reflects, “We need to be more ag- the workforce. Sharon Hays of CSC argues, “Too many gressive in showing girls and young women role models young women shy away from studying in a STEM field and highlighting stories of successful leaders.” Senator because they think it locks them into a technical career. Kirsten Gillibrand adds in her support, pleading that Nothing could be further from the truth—a STEM back- that “we need you.” We need this generation of wom- ground is excellent preparation for leadership in careers en to stand up and serve as role models to encour- from across the spectrum.” age young women to develop the critical skills needed for the competitive workforce of tomorrow. As Beverly Senator Jeanne Shaheen shares that we need to teach Willis, architect, writes, “Women need more opportuni- students early “to learn to “Love” the STEM fields.” She is ties to design and the world needs more women design- proud to call New Hampshire the home to First Robotics ers… It is urgent that the U.S. attracts more women to and to have introduced legislation for The Innovation In- these disciplines and motivates them to stay.” spiration Grant program. STEM competitions and grants are critical in inspiring future STEM leaders, just as they What’s clear to me is that women are a major solution are today. Dr . Laura Stubbs of Department of Defense to the STEM workforce deficiency.Alka Dhillon is right shares her personal story and how she is “the beneficiary when she says, “Women and Minorities are important to of a “Women in Engineering” program… This was a big STEM careers because more women are naturally ma- deal for me because prior to the summer program, I triculating by exponential numbers into the workforce never contemplated what it would mean to become every minute.” Mina Stewart of Verizon also summarizes an engineer let along practice as an engineer. I had my the solution, adding “If women and members of other heart set of becoming a fashion model.” traditionally underrepresented groups joined the STEM workforce in proportion to their representation in the Rhona Applebaum with Coca-Cola talks about the ob- overall labor force, the shortage of STEM professionals ligation of leaders and role models to ensure the success would disappear.” Mina finds evidence of this in num- of the future generation and integrate STEM genius with bers from the Department of Labor showing that “from business acumen. Denise Ramos of ITT comments, “One the 20 fastest growing occupations projected for 2014, of the best ways to learn and grow is through good role 15 of them require significant mathematics or science models.” Nan Mattai of Rockwell Collins is one such role preparation.” model, and states, “I have a responsibility to change the world for young women and underserved populations.” The first American woman to fly in space,Sally Ride, in discussing women and girls in STEM, puts it bluntly, “The The Women of Tomorrow stakes could hardly be higher. Our country needs a Jean Spence from Kraft Foods adds, “Showing girls new generation of visionary scientists and innovation there are visible role models every chance we can will to ensure our future prosperity.” Additional, Dr . Annalies also help.” These role models understand their respon- Corbin with PAST Foundation affirms, “The future of our sibility. When it comes to girls, Karen Peterson, through country rests in our ability to both capture and motivate the National Girls Collaborative Project, shares RESULTS the next generation of innovators.” Lucy Sanders of in how NGCP´s model “has become more powerful the National Center for Women & Information Technol- and effective as it has been replicated in 36 states, ogy joins in, stating that senior leaders need to speak serving thousands of practitioners who in turn, serve out loudly and often about the importance of STEM to more than 5 million girls across the United States.” Judy this country. A dedicated commitment to share and in- Vredenburgh with Girls Inc. also produces results with spire at all levels is a requisite of leadership states Sally their Eureka!© program, which engages girls in explor- Shuler of the National Science Resources Center. Joann ing STEM to inspire them to pursue post-secondary edu- DiGennaro, President of the Center of Excellence in Ed- cation and careers in these fields. Eureka!© combines ucation, goes back to the need for innovation and cu- interactive programs, personal development activities, riosity, expressing, “Only by careful problem solving, the and sports in an intensive experience on a college development of critical thinking and excellent verbal campus and STEM internships. and written skills can our workforce tackle critical issues of environment, health, energy, national security and If Anna Maria Chavez with Girl Scouts of the USA could agriculture.” Melissa Gregson with Teach for America have a STEM genie, she would ask for: “a robust nation- explains how “education in STEM opens many doors, but wide mentoring system for girls in middle school that it also teaches kids to solve complicated problems, be could connect them to women in a variety of STEM curious and ask critical questions and develop solutions fields” and “a STEM resource access center at the na-

tional and/or council level that can provide training, Though women fill less than 25% of STEM careers today, mentoring and resources to all Girl Scouts as they pursue we see that the numbers are getting better. With the programming in STEM.” It is clear that the entertainment help of these 100 Women Leaders in STEM, the next gen- industry has a big role to play. Laura Kaeppeler, Miss eration of women can and will make a big difference America 2012, expresses that “But we should also rely on for STEM jobs and the future competitiveness of this na- pop culture—from movie scripts and storylines to toys tion. Lisa Teague of Rolls-Royce comments that students to role models like Miss America advocating for STEM.” of all ages should know that STEM jobs are something This is where STEMconnector™ fits in and is the answer to to which they can aspire. This excitement for STEM will the wishes Ana asks for. We strive to connect and pair all then engage them at every level of their education. As things STEM with those seeking partners. Anyone? Nancy Conrad of The Conrad Foundation says passionately, the promise of innovation and entrepreneurship Karenann Terrell of Walmart adamantly states that excites students into STEM careers. This promise is exem- women right “NOW” must know that future leaders will plified by the “Innovation Challenge” where smart kids be standing on our shoulders, and women need to become rock stars. speak out and recognize that the pipeline for STEM is long and needs attention. She is joined by others profiled STEM is Diverse here. Anna Park of Great Minds in STEM shares that in the next 100 years, “we must be able to fly, not leap, to Adriane Brown of Intellectual Ventures articulates the keep pace and surpass the global competition in STEM” need for more diversity in STEM, stating, “If we can’t She urges we do this by having more women pursuing embrace the most basic level of diversity, then we’ve careers in STEM. squandered half of the brain power available to us to make the world a better place.” Lani Hay, CEO of Lan- STEM Careers for Women Deserve Major mark Technology believes that it is important to “honor Attention—Bring Support! diversity” as “it is important to level the playing field so opportunities exist for people from diverse backgrounds Joan Kelly of MasterCard puts it simply, “We have to have access to the education needed to pursue a ca- continue to place equal importance to the ‘athletics of reer in STEM.” the mind’ as we do the traditional athletic programs.” Peggy Johnson of Qualcomm shares, “leaders can help When trying to accomplish the goal of narrowing the di- close this gap by encouraging one very large pool of un- versity gap in STEM, Lezli Baskerville of NAFEO, explains, tapped talent—women.” Jan Morrison of the Teaching “We cannot realize this goal without broadening the Institute for Excellence in STEM says “It is about a wom- breadth of the STEM workforce and its racial, ethnic and an creating a STEM world for women!” Colleen Payne gender diversity.” Historically Black Colleges and Universi- with MCI Diagnostic Center adds that “the education of ties and Predominantly Black Institutions “are playing a women is one of the most important issues facing wom- significant role in moving the nation to this goal.”Betty en not only in our great nation but around the world.” Shanahan, Executive Director and CEO for the Society of Women Engineers states that in order “to be globally The universal sentiment from these women role models competitive, we must take advantage of our competi- is that STEM is critical to the advancement of this native advantage—our nation’s diversity.” tion, and it is no exaggeration. Fortunately, these women share the leadership needed to deliver a robust pipeline The Time is Now of women talent. They see the value in mentoring, and it shows in their passion for inspiring women and girls to Janet Foutty of Deloitte Consulting, comments that we step up into STEM careers. These 100 Women know we need to double down on our efforts to encourage, en- must attract and invest in great STEM teachers in order gage and empower women. “There’s no better time to to advance the skills young women need to be suc- start than today.” These women urge inspiring girls and cessful in STEM. Pilar Montoya of the Society of Hispanic women to take interest in STEM careers by describing Professional Engineers emphasizes that it is a national them as they are—challenging and exciting. imperative that we ensure the brightest minds from the As STEM leaders are those we learn from, these women U.S. In STEM are the ones leading the world in the future. inspire younger girls and all women through the ranks of Mimi Lufkin of the National Alliance for Partnerships in science, engineering, math and technology. Bayer has Equity (NAPE) shares, “Stand up for those coming after contributed important research on women and STEM. you, speak up and solve inequalities in your sphere of Bayer’s Rebecca Lucore in discussing leadership, states influence. Women leaders in positions of influence must that often talent gets overlooked or discouraged. Lead- use their power.” ers need to be supportive and take action. Jeanne McCaherty of Cargill is also an advocate for a supportive

environment for women, adding, “As leaders, we need to Who doesn’t want to go to space? The desire of so many provide an environment in which women feel that can kids to explore the universe has made NASA a crucial contribute, grow and develop and succeed, without advocate of STEM education. NASA´s Deputy Adminis- having to sacrifice others aspects of their lives.” trator, Lori Garver, is still exploring: “I enjoy facilitating scientific discoveries that change the world and making Our Nation’s Competitiveness Revolves Around it possible for our space program to create new capa- STEM and Innovation bilities for our nation. STEM is about a legacy because we’re always working on things that advance our capa- Padmasree Warrior with Cisco states that “having a bilities.” As said by many of these women, STEM is about strong STEM education and workforce focus will continue the unknown, about finding new things and challenging to drive competitive edge for the U.S. in creating new in- what is not yet solved. Senator Kay Hagan agrees to dustries and driving growth in the industry.” This standard this concept when she urges us to think beyond, stating theme runs throughout the statements of these women “If we are to win the jobs of the future in today’s global leaders. Ellen Kullman of DuPont shares that “the back- economy, we need to win the race to innovation and bone of America’s economy is innovation, and as she discovery.” Sylvia Acevedo, Founder of CommuniCard, and others argue, STEM is all about innovation. Kim is right on point when saying that “STEM careers are at Reynolds, Lt. Governor of Iowa, champions an innova- the forefront of solving some of society’s most vexing is- tive economy for her state, saying, “Strengthening STEM sues and problems.” education and workforce are critical steps to assure America is competitive in the knowledge-based, global Focus is on the STEM Pipeline marketplace.” STEM has its part in the consumer marketplace as well. Xiaochun Luo from Avon, explains “Utiliz- Why Aren’t More Women Graduating with STEM Degrees ing science and technology is the best way to surprise and What can be done to get them into the pipeline consumers.” Michele Kang of Cognosante understands and retaining them in STEM fields? How can we make that in order to address some of the major challenges this a national priority? in the health services industry “we need more ‘minds on health’ and more students to pursue a STEM education.” The Department of Commerce’s Economics and Statis- Lisa P . Jackson, Administrator of the EPA, affirms that tics Administration report from August 2011, Women in “a strong STEM workforce will only become more valu- STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation survey results show able as we continue to broaden the conversation and that women are vastly underrepresented in STEM jobs ensure that communities all over our country have the and among STEM degree holders despite making up health and environmental safeguards they deserve.” nearly half of the U.S. workforce and half of the college- educated workforce. Barbara Hulit of Fluke comments that our nation is “woefully unprepared to sustain the innovation that has How do we educate girls and women that they have made us a world leader.” As Kris Rinne of AT&T shares, an opportunity to make a greater economic impact by innovation and technology are at the core of our future. choosing STEM? Women with STEM jobs earn 33 percent “Without the right people who are prepared to succeed more than comparable women in non-STEM jobs–con- in STEM fields, the economic engine that has fueled the siderably higher than the STEM premium for men, ac- U.S. will simply not be able to continue doing so,” says cording to a study by Bayer’s Making Science Make Karen Davies of ATK. Mary Ann Rankin from National Sense. Math and Science Initiative believes that “encouraging Far too often, young women who do begin STEM de- excellence in STEM fields changes young lives and can grees do not finish them. NSF has focused millions on spark the innovation that our economy needs.” Deborah grants to determine how to retain these women, and to- Bial with Posse Foundation remarks that our country de- gether with those represented in 100 Women in STEM, we pends in part on “our ability to identify, nurture and sup- will create the environment needed for young women port young leaders of diverse backgrounds entering the to succeed. In the spirit of Rosie the Riveter, so, too, will STEM fields, as scientific and technological innovation we fight for women and girls in STEM careers. We need to are inextricably linked to our national health, security engage girls early on and, most importantly, “keep them and global competitiveness.” on fire” for STEM. Jennifer Chayes with Microsoft Research explains how “This research adds an important unheard voice to the it is important to develop domestic workforce and keep national discussion about how we as a country need to STEM jobs within our country “We need to train more sci- broaden student participation in STEM to include more entists and technologists to model complex systems and women and minorities,” said Greg Babe, President and perform large-scale computations on huge data sets.” CEO, Bayer Corporation. In the U.S. education pipeline,

college STEM departments are important gatekeepers Giving exposure to women in STEM is the goal of this to STEM careers—indeed one of the most important links publication but that’s just not enough. As Sherry Covell in the chain. Focus is needed for student and faculty sup- of Harris says, “The best way to assure that there are port and universities to make this issue as a priority with more women leaders in STEM is to provide as much STEM plans and commitments. We need to stop the practice exposure as possible to female students in middle school of “weeding out” students in introductory STEM courses. and high school” and throughout their careers. “We must communicate how rewarding and cool a STEM career BAE’s Linda Hudson affirms, “One of the most important is,” says Sophie Vandebroek of Xerox. Robin Saitz of PTC steps to ensure there are more women leaders is to en- adds that mainstream media can promote women in sure there are more women in the STEM education pipe- STEM, and that we must find ways to “celebrate them.” line in the first place.”Amy Alving of SAIC addresses a need to offer robust pathways for career advancement. Passion is Emphasized by Many Tricia Berry of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project believes it is important we are active in recruiting women to Carey Smith of Honeywell Technology Solutions affirms, STEM classes, majors and professions in order to expand “STEM gives me passion by developing the young peo- the STEM pipeline. ple that will change the future of tomorrow. Encourage- ment is fundamental to women’s advancement as well We need to “step up our efforts to build this talent pipe- as entering STEM careers. Bernadette Rotolo of Adecco line,” says Annell Bay of Marathon Oil. Laurette Lahey adds that it is important encourage women by provid- of Boeing shares a view championed by others that we ing opportunities to try new areas in STEM careers. Heidi have to develop a strong pipeline of women in STEM ca- Kleinbach-Sauter with PepsiCo shares that she has pas- reers and it takes total commitment to a successful pipe- sion in getting women excited about the fabulous op- line with coaching and mentoring. Beth Jacob of Target portunities in STEM careers. Technology Services adds that “when we mentor and inspire young people through schools and community Ann Randazzo of the Center for Energy Workforce De- organizations that support STEM education, we’re help- velopment (CEWD), stresses that STEM is the very founda- ing to create future leaders for our own organizations.” tion of a competitive workforce and that STEM Education As Linda Sanford from IBM says, “We rely on a pipeline of and STEM Workforce go “hand in hand.” Christy Wyatt, new talent emerging from universities with firm ground- formerly of Motorola, advises individuals entering ca- ing in math, the sciences and technology.” reers to find something they are passionate about and find people who inspire them.Lina Young of Peabody Dr . Cora Marrett shares how NSF´s Advanced Technol- Energy adds that thriving requires leaders who are will- ogy Education program seeks to improve the STEM edu- ing to try something new. One way to inspire passion is by cation that will drive our nation’s economy.The program emphasizing fun. Victoria Rockwell of the American So- focuses particularly on community colleges which now ciety of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) emphasizes that enroll 6.5 million degree-seeking students, or nearly half creating women leaders in STEM starts in grade school of all college undergraduates. In addition, 5 million stu- by presenting STEM subjects as “discovery-based fun.” dents are enrolled in workforce training and other non- credit courses and often receive job offers before they Linda Hallman of the American Association of Univer- complete their training. Senator Maria Cantwell be- sity Women (AAUW), points out that AAUW’s research lieves this is a crucial step, stating, “In order to maximize report Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, STEM-related job growth in the future, we must increase Engineering and Mathematics is filled with ideas on how job-training and education in these critical.” to combat bias in education and the workplace. Sug- gestions include exposing girls to successful role models, These Women Leaders Emphasize Being teaching about stereotypes and developing a growth Proactive in Building Awareness mindset to help girls succeed in STEM despite any bias against them. As Cecilia Kimberlin of Abbott Laboratories shares, “Leaders play a vitally important role in advancing What About Mentorship? awareness and action to promote STEM, both inside and outside an organization.” Neddy Perez of Ingersoll Rand According to Catalyst Study released June 12, 2012, joins in, stating, “Leaders need to take a proactive role “Women are even more likely than men to develop in STEM.” Diane Bryant of INTEL states simply that “we other talent. Sixty-five percent of women who received need to get women into the career itself,” which starts career development support are now helping to devel- with awareness. ope new talent, compared to only 56 percent of men. Moreover, 73 percent of the women developing new talent are mentoring other women. This study helps bust the

oft-cited “Queen Bee” myth that women are reluctant to the way in achieving equality in leadership positions.” provide career support to other women and may even Linda Mills of Northrop Grumman shares that there is an actively undermine each other.” (Catalyst: The Promise obligation to assure that women not only pursue STEM of Future Leadership: A Research Program on Highly Tal- careers, but also graduate. Moreover, once they join the ented Employees in the Pipeline, a longitudinal study on professional ranks, it is important we provide mentoring high-potential talent). and leadership support.

The study makes a comparison between the men and Linda Rosen of Change the Equation agrees that we women who are more likely to be developing others: must start early and encourage girls from an early age. Sharon Glave Frazee of Express Scripts, in reflecting on • Have themselves received developmental support her own passion for encouraging young girls says, “We (59%) vs. those who have not received this type of need to give passion for learning, encourage them es- support (47%). pecially as other interests compete for their attention, • Were sponsored (66%) as opposed to not receiving and provide them with opportunities to apply what they sponsorship (42%). have learned.” Help kids connect the dots and learn • Are in senior executive/CEO level positions (64%) vs. how their interest in math and science can lead to an those at non-managerial levels (30%). exciting future; one where they can have a better life. • Are more proactive when it comes to their own ca- Savannah Maziya, a South African entrepreneur and reer advancement (63%) vs. those who are relatively CEO of Bunengi Group, says, “We need to showcase inactive (42%) with regard to their own career ad- STEM careers to young girls early and provide them with vancement. the capacity to work themselves up the career ladder.”

It is a universal statement. Mentorship and internships Sondra Barbour is proud of three women at Lockheed are critical for STEM leaders. Mentoring is a two-way Martin who have risen to top leadership roles there. street according to Victoria Harker of AES Corporation. She urges women to get involved in organizations that “Women need to ensure they have a mentor or sponsor educate and inspire tomorrow’s scientists, engineers, in a leadership position who can help open doors and and mathematicians.” Lynn Dugle of Raytheon advo- provide entrée to others on the leadership team,” says cates that once women enter the workforce, they need Lynne Doughtie of KPMG LLP. Cindy Halsey of Cessna to be developed. This is true in the Raytheon Women’s in discussing mentoring emphasizes connecting young Network, now 6,000 members strong. Melendy Lovett girls with successful women. Lisa Gable of Healthy of Texas Instruments foundedthe “High-Tech High Heels” Weight Commitment Foundation says, “The key is men- (HTHH) program, which has hosted over 700 girls for a toring.” Catherine Didion of National Academy of Engi- summer physics camp. Adriana Karaboutis with Dell neering is assertive when describing the need for both talks about the importance of “sharing our real experi- mentorship and sponsorship and how both of them are ences around what can be accomplished” to provide different and important: “Mentors shine a flashlight on all a tangible example of what young minds can aspire to. the hidden corners in their organization so their protégé does not trip or fall down while a sponsor shines the light The Need for Partnerships on the individual so that they become more visible and valued within the organization.” Beverly Simmons with Ten80 Foundation explains the urgent need to build partnerships between the education, Madeleine Jacobs of the American Chemical Society nonprofit, and corporate sectors as “there are no silver (ACS) is a model in making certain young women are bullets that bridge the gap between what education supported. “I will see or talk to any young woman and teaches and industry requires... to deliver truly effective offer her my time and advice on advancing her career STEM requires a commitment to research, a passion for and balancing her personal and professional life….Ev- working with numbers and an entrepreneurial approach ery individual has a responsibility to mentor girls.” Janice to educational reform.” Chaffin of Symantec Corporation is strong in her affir- mation, “As women leaders we need to pledge our own Adopting schools is a focus at GE, IBM, Battelle and many personal commitment of time and focus to mentoring others. Charlene Begley of GE shares the richness and up-and-coming women.” importance of community support with MC2STEM High School in Cleveland. Dawne Hickton of RTI International Ellen Smith of National Grid makes it clear that men- Metals emphasizes partnerships and provides examples toring needs to start in elementary school. Susan Opp of several engineering schools. We need just to open the of L-3 Communications, adds that not only is mentoring door and support opportunities, says Trish Millines Dziko rewarding, it may be advantageous. “By rewarding em- of the Technology Access Foundation (TAF). ployees for their meaningful contributions, STEM can lead

Jennifer McNelly with The Manufacturing Institute Dr . Reagan Flowers of CSTEM says it beautifully, “As a showcases the impact of their partnerships with Deloitte, leader in STEM education, the guiding principles that Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and University of motivate the work I do professionally and personally to Phoenix on recognition, research and education in STEM. advance STEM education is engaging, exciting, innovative.” With this, STEM leaders need to serve as mentors. Chris McEntee of the American Geophysical Union says Dr . Wanda Austin of The Aerospace Corporation shares that the future of our sustainable world depends on that we need to remember the obstacles faced and STEM and the contributions to its broad societal impact. take positive action to guarantee that the next genera- Kimberly Reed of the International Food Informa- tion of girls know that they CAN succeed in STEM fields. tion Council Foundation comments that “we need to Phyllis Campbell of JPMorgan Chase adds that it is encourage our future leaders to focus on STEM and STEM education that will enable us to prosper and “cre- become a part of the solution that will nourish our ever- ate a world that we can’t even imagine today.” growing planet.” Advance the Numbers! Leaders Admire Leaders Diverse reports including Census, Commerce Depart- These pages will showcase over 100 Women Leaders ment, and Catalyst conclude that: in STEM. As mentioned before, it is important to show younger generations the great heights to which they • Women in STEM are less than 25% of new jobs. can aspire. Dr . Mary Good, Chairman of ASTRA and rec- • Women are 3% of Corporate CEOs. ognized with the STEM Lifetime Achievement Award in • Women are only 17% of board positions. this publication, shares how Marie Curie made an im- • Women are only 17% of Congress. pact in her life: “Reading about her life and work was inspiring and I did follow her in some ways.” It is interest- Together, we can change the numbers. Just take a look ing to see how some of these women leaders admire at the 178 (and growing!) women’s and girls’ organiza- younger generations. Beverly Willis, a legend in Archi- tions reviewed on the STEMconnector™ site. We urge you tecture, shares that the woman in STEM she admires is to take advantage of STEMconnector™ and explore all Sheryl Sanberg with Facebook: “She is a 21st century the resources we´ve aggregated in pursuing our call to workingwoman role model, a global leader in technol- a better country through better connected people and ogy, and for her strong advocacy for the advancement resources. of women’s leadership.” To the Bayer Corporation for its Survey, the Commerce’s Commitment to STEM is Vital to our Country’s Department’s ESA material, and the Catalyst Report, Future thank you for your excellent research and contributions in garnering more women in STEM. We will raise the bar!. According to Jeniffer Harper-Taylor of Siemens, “Our leaders need to be fierce advocates for STEM educa- We would also like to thanks Washington STEM, National tion.” It requires a world-class investment in STEM. Jennifer Science Foundation (NSF), Bayer USA Foundation, Abt Grove with Southern Company shares in the commit- Associates/TERC, American Association of University ment that we must re-energize our youth. All of these Women (AAUW), Susan Lavrakas with Aerospace Indus- women see their responsibility as leaders. Dr . Cindy Moss tries Association, Society of Women Engineers (SWE), with Discovery Education is right when she states that Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD), CSC the most important trait for senior leaders to possess is Corporation, The American Institute of Architects, Girls the “willingness to take ownership for the quality of STEM Inc. and our STEM Solutions Summit partners: US News education in their region.” Shirley Malcolm of AAAS and World Report and Innovate + Educate for their spe- shares that at every stage, people need support. Marion cial contributions to 100 Women Leaders in STEM. Blakey of the Aerospace Industries Association believes And last, but certainly not least, congratulations and STEM careers are important not just for national security, thank you to the over 100 women profiled in this site and but for job security of individual women. “We need to do their teams for making this publication possible. n a better job of re-training mid-career women by ensuring that they not only have opportunities for advancement but see others senior to them advance up the career ladder,” Blakey says. Susan Crockett of General Mills states that senior leaders hone their skills to provide support and mentoring for more junior scientists in STEM disciples.

ur country is an innovative leader among and capacities of all young people. Engaging women nations with distinguished democratic prin- and women of color in STEM is pivotal to this effort. In the ciples and a highly educated populous. Yet 21st century, we must train our focus on removing the Owe see a growing disparity between this gendered and racial clouds that hover over STEM fields ideal and our current reality. This is most striking when to engage more women and women of color in STEM. considering the inequitable participation of women and, in particular, women of color in science, technol- So what can be done? ogy, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Why focus on STEM? It’s simple: STEM is a game chang- report on women in STEM provides some clear recom- er. In today’s science and technology-rich world, STEM mendations that we should rally around. This includes equals opportunity. STEM isn’t just for tomorrow’s sci- exposing girls to successful female role models in STEM, entists and engineers. Innovation and technology teaching students about the impact of pervasive ste- changes have led to demand for STEM competencies reotypes, helping girls recognize their career-relevant beyond traditional STEM occupations. The creativity skills, and defining clear performance standards and and critical thinking skills that come with a foundation expectations among others. in STEM are in high demand for many jobs across our We can also support the many excellent efforts across nation. Indeed, in the next decade alone, most of the the country working to grow girls’ confidence and 30 fastest growing careers will require STEM skills. Just as competence in STEM. At Washington STEM, a nonprofit language literacy was a requirement in the 20th cen- advancing STEM education in Washington State, we in- tury; STEM literacy is a requirement in the 21st. In sum, vest in and lift up such breakthrough ideas and prom- STEM is the best ticket to a good job, meaningful ca- ising practices. For example, we awarded a $23,500 reer, and a secure future in our global economy. Entrepreneur Award to bring TechREACH, an innova- Yet too often, women are on the sidelines of this grow- tive out-of-school program that engages underserved ing STEM tide. and underrepresented students, particularly girls, in STEM to students at Ellen Ochoa Middle School in Pas- Consider the facts: While citing data from the U.S. Depart- co, where 95 percent of students are eligible for free ment of Labor (2008) and a National Science Foundation study and reduced lunch. Year-end data collected showed (2007), a recent Girl Scout Research Institute study noted that the girls who participated in the program showed that although women fill close to half of all jobs in the a boost in interest in technology classes and careers. U.S. economy, less than 25 percent fill STEM jobs. Despite the rapid increase of college-educated women, there Finally, we should bring new voices to the table, includ- is a limited crosswalk between those graduating with ing those who have historically been left out of this STEM degrees to those women gainfully employed in conversation. We experienced the power of such an en- STEM careers. The age-old burdens of gender bias, lack gagement at We are STEM, a Washington STEM hosted of role models, and exclusionary practices along the gathering for underrepresented and indigenous STEM education continuum have created a difficult road for professionals to connect with and learn from one an- women pursuing a career in STEM. other. With participants coming to Washington from as far away as Pennsylvania and California, we know that Women of color or of indigenous heritage experience there is passion and dedication in the STEM professionals even greater challenges resulting in disconcertingly of color community to inspire the next generation. low numbers in the STEM workforce. This has roots in our education system where many engineering and Improving STEM education for every student will take computer science programs at public universities re- all of us working together like never before. Our kids cently graduated their first woman of color in the last can’t wait and neither can our nation. The time is now ten years. to tear down the barriers and disenthrall ourselves from what we have found comfortable and safe. The As our nation seeks to maintain its competitive edge in time is now to seize this moment and welcome the 21st today’s global economy, we can’t afford to leave any century with a lived equity that matches our proud talent on the table. We need to ignite the imaginations ideals. n

8 100 Women Leaders in STEM ©2012 STEMconnector™ All Rights Reserved Inspiring Quality STEM Education: A View from the National Science Foundation By Cora B. Marrett, Deputy Director, National Science Foundation (NSF)

resident Obama’s Council of Advisors on Sci- The good news is the report highlights the imperative ence and Technology, or PCAST, depicts STEM for research on STEM education. Systematic knowl- education as having two goals: To prepare edge about policies, practices, and outcomes is criti- Pand inspire students. But, if STEM education in cal. Mere hunches or even exciting arguments do not the United States is to fulfill those expectations, then its substitute for systematic examination of successful proponents must also be prepared and inspired. I con- K-12 education, or with successful education at any sider the National Science Foundation to be among level. And there is convergence on the likely ingredi- the proponents. ents of success: Effective instruction and well-prepared teachers. The National Research Council report Successful K-12 STEM Education: Identifying Effective Approaches in Often, effective instruction is captured through “au- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics thentic experiences” that provide students opportuni- released last fall contains a very encouraging mes- ties to understand how scientific investigations actually sage—coming as it does only a year after another Na- take place. If students are to develop that understand- tional Academies report described the United States as ing, it is essential that teachers also have authentic ex- rapidly approaching “category 5” storm status regard- periences. In other words, you cannot advance one ing the nation’s needs in STEM education. It was just category without attending to the other. five years earlier that the same NRC committee had warned of a “gathering storm” based on indications We like to think NSF is especially well-suited to promot- that conditions in education—especially in K-12 STEM ing authentic experiences. Within our sphere, for ex- education—had steadily deteriorated over the years. ample, we focus on education in the context of the several domains of science and engineering, which The report on successful schools implies that we, col- allows us to incorporate research and developments lectively, can deliver K-12 education from rack and in those areas into STEM education. This model ensures ruin, if we understand and underpin the circumstanc- the knowledge students and teachers receive is at the es associated with success. That report observes that cutting edge. education too often lacks the necessary ingredients for success. As a consequence, U.S. students, time and However, the report emphasizes the need for more re- again, compare unfavorably with their counterparts search literature on the elements of successful schools from other nations. to help us understand how to scale up, expand and extend experiences. The report also challenges NSF—and The Program of International Student Assessment, or the nation at large—to attend to the persistent gaps in PISA, provides one example. Among students of 24 achievement among students of different racial, eth- nations, U.S. students outperformed those of only four nic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In the words of other nations in mathematics. Moreover, three of the another document from the National Academies, the countries against which we fared better are defined aim must be success for all. But, we as a nation have not as developing economies. yet met that ideal. It is imperative for the National Sci- ence Foundation to join with others to do so. The new NRC report suggests the situation is neither entirely bleak nor completely insurmountable. Never- Similarly, the report also reminds us just how important theless, modifications will require deep inquiry by the collaboration is—across fields, institutions, and agen- various STEM-education sectors into their educational cies. More representation across agencies would help practices and contributions. The report offers encour- achieve our goals. As we further examine the report, we aging observations for the National Science Founda- at NSF will be particularly attentive to the connections tion in supporting various directions NSF has taken over we must forge to expand successes in STEM education. the years. At the same time, the report identifies impor- In doing so, I urge you to regard NSF as a partner in tant challenges. dampening the forces pushing STEM education ever closer to category 5. Together we can avert disaster. n

[Adapted from remarks delivered September 20, 2011, at Drexel University regarding the NRC Report: Lessons Learned from Successful Schools]

©2012 STEMconnector™ All Rights Reserved 100 Women Leaders in STEM 9 American Women More Than Ready to Take Their Place at the Nation’s STEM Table By Rebecca Lucore, Executive Director, Bayer USA Foundation

cience, technology, engineering and math- For female STEM students, the story that emerges from the ematics or STEM fields are often referred to as STEM department chairs is positive. Female students, they “elite.” Not only because they attract the best say, arrive at college the best prepared academically Sand the brightest, but also because those in- to study and graduate with degrees in STEM. So, what volved are responsible for the scientific and techno- happens? Why aren’t there more women physicists, en- logical advances that shape our world. They quite gineers, mathematicians and computer scientists? literally create the future. And, if female students are best poised for success, Today, women, African-Americans, Hispanics and why isn’t there more of an effort made to retain them American Indians make up fully two-thirds of the pop- in STEM courses? Only one-third of the institutions rep- ulation (and growing), but only one-quarter or less of resented in the survey have formal STEM diversity pro- the STEM workforce. That means the future is being cre- grams aimed at women and minorities. ated without the ideas, input, vision and perspective of much of our citizenry. The chairs say their female students have made enrollment gains in certain STEM fields. These gains, however, And make no mistake, perspective matters. have not translated into the STEM workforce, the STEM industry boardroom or into STEM academic leader- STEM fields are influential and powerful. Scientists ship positions. In fact, only 13% of the STEM department and engineers—and those who fund and support chairs in our survey were female. them—choose the topics and the phenomenon to be researched and those that are disregarded. Until Georgia Tech sociologist Dr. Mary Frank Fox and her women researchers got involved, mastectomies, and team have studied undergraduate STEM programs not lumpectomies, were considered the best course for women at colleges and universities nationwide. of treatment for breast cancer. And for years, because They’ve found ongoing issues with the atmosphere to- there was so little research done on heart disease and ward women in the classroom, the structure of aca- women, it was not considered a major women’s health demic programs, and poor faculty attitudes. issue. In our own research, more STEM department chairs say That is why participation by women in STEM matters. traditional introductory academic approaches that weed out students early on from STEM programs are In 2010, we used our Bayer Facts of Science Education more harmful than beneficial, and more so to female survey to examine the roots of underrepresentation by and URM students. Fox’s research has found under- polling the nation’s female and minority chemists and graduate STEM teaching environments “often portray chemical engineers. We were shocked when 40 per- science and engineering as highly competitive, mas- cent said they had been discouraged from pursuing culine fields.” STEM at some point in their lives. The majority of them said college was the place it happened and their pro- In February, the President’s Advisors on Science and fessors were the people responsible. Technology, known as PCAST, issued the report, “En- gage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional Col- That one finding became the impetus of our latest sur- lege Graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering vey. Research, our own included, has shown that girls and Mathematics.” Noting that fewer than 40 percent and boys are equally interested in science. In grade of college students who intend to major in STEM actu- school they believe that science is as much for girls as ally graduate with a degree in a STEM field, the report it is boys. College, it seems, is a key chokepoint in the offers concrete strategies for transforming first- and American STEM education pipeline. It is a point that second-year college STEM courses with practices de- quite literally makes or breaks the next generation of signed to retain more STEM students, especially wom- scientists and engineers, and one where we lose women and minorities. en and minorities. Earlier this spring, Dr. S. James Gates, co-chair of the In polling faculty who chair STEM departments at the PCAST committee that produced the report, joined country’s top 200 research colleges and universities, other experts at a forum Bayer hosted on how col- we wanted to gain a better understanding of the un- leges and universities can more effectively recruit and dergraduate STEM environment in which female and retain women and minorities in undergraduate STEM minority students make important decisions about programs. A number of consistent themes emerged their careers and the future. during the course of the forum, including:

Transform Introductory Undergraduate STEM Cours- intimidate students with less experience. So, the faces . The PCAST report calls for replacing the traditional ulty did something they never thought they would do. approach (professor lecturing to large numbers of They streamed the students away from one another students in cavernous, impersonal classrooms) with into two separate classes. The group with less program- teaching and learning that emphasizes “active en- ming experience consisted largely of female students, gagement.” The former, says PCAST, is particularly while the more experienced group was male. When detrimental to female and URM students, something they streamed them back together at the end of the confirmed by our latest Bayer Facts survey. semester, they found absolutely no difference in academic performance between the two groups. Foster Collaborative Learning . The computer science faculty at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, With these changes, Harvey Mudd’s computer science Calif., and the University of Maryland Baltimore Coun- department has increased the number of female ty’s (UMBC) Meyerhoff Scholars program both have computer science majors triple-fold from 10 percent replaced highly-competitive atmospheres with group to between 35 and 42 percent annually. learning that fosters teamwork and is much closer to how STEM professionals actually work in a real-world By eliminating an atmosphere in which the female setting. students feel like second class citizens, Harvey Mudd serves as a model for increasing female participation Provide Authentic Research Opportunities for First- in a STEM field that continues to have difficulty attract- and Second-Year STEM Undergraduates . Instead of ing and retaining women. And it’s being emulated by the classical experiments that produce tried and true other colleges, including Bucknell University in Pennsyl- results year in and year out, PCAST favors getting fresh- vania and Northwestern University in Chicago. men and sophomores involved in real research projects similar to professors’ own. Changing Faculty Attitudes . Inspiring and encouraging faculty to think about culture change involving the Early engagement and immersion in research is a redesign of STEM courses is essential, but so is changing hallmark of a number of “best practice” undergradu- their attitudes about who can and cannot succeed in ate STEM programs. STEM students doing STEM in- STEM. Bottom line, there’s a lot of talent out there and clude UMBC’s Meyerhoff Scholars, the Bayer Scholars none of it should be wasted. at Duquesne University’s School of Natural and Envi- ronmental Sciences and the many undergraduates Public awareness of STEM diversity as a national im- involved in the National Science Foundation’s nation- perative has grown steadily over the last several years. wide Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation or More than ever, Americans recognize the need to tap LSAMP program. the talent and creativity of all of our citizens and ensure everyone, regardless of gender, race or ethnicity, Eliminate the “Macho Effect ”. With the national aver- has a place at the STEM table, whether that place is in age of women receiving computer science degrees physics, chemistry, engineering, biotechnology or infor- hovering around 14 percent, in 2005, it was even lower mation technology. at Harvey Mudd. Concerned, the faculty made a number of institutional changes by redesigning courses We’re at a point in our history where this is our only and promoting group learning. option for staying America’s innovation course. And everyone, including college presidents, chancellors, Another was eliminating the “macho effect.” This is provosts, professors and department chairs, needs to the classroom environment created when students get on board. n with more experience are vocal about it and, in turn, The Experience of Women of Color in STEM By Lorelle L. Espinosa, Ph.D., Senior Researcher at Abt Associates and Maria (Mia) Ong, Ph.D., Senior Project Leader at TERC

t is well established that the U.S. is facing serious chal- are overrepresented among female degree recipi- lenges in the production of a highly trained STEM ents, they are often not promoted to leadership posi- workforce, not the least of which is due to our failure tions, and many API groups remain shut out of STEM Ito include students from underrepresented back- higher education and careers, including women from grounds—articularly women of color—across the myr- Vietnamese, Hmong, Native Hawaiian, and Filipino iad of STEM fields and at all levels of education and communities. industry. As national demographics of college-age students are increasingly comprised of underrepresented To address these disparities and shed light on the bar- minority populations, and as the college-going popu- riers faced by women of color in STEM, as well as suc- lation remains majority female, it is both timely and im- cessful practices in attracting and retaining women of perative that we build the capacity of women of color color in these fields, TERC and the UCLA Civil Rights Proj- to assume advanced STEM positions. ect recently led a three-year national synthesis study of empirical literature on this population over the last 40- Because of their race/ethnicity and gender, women of plus years.1 While the study focused on postsecondary color in pursuit of STEM fields are caught in a “double education and early- and mid-career stages, its find- bind”—a challenge first brought to national attention ings speak volumes to those challenges and successes by Shirley Malcom, Paula Hall, and Janet Brown, in their that women of color face at every juncture in their pur- seminal 1976 American Association for the Advance- suit of STEM careers. There emerged evidenced calls to ment of Science report, The Double Bind: The Price action that have the potential to strengthen educa- of Being a Minority Woman in Science. Yet, over thirty tion practice and educational policy, as well as future years later, minority women are still disproportionately research on this important population: underrepresented among women earning bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in STEM fields when compared • It is not about lack of interest . In fact, women of to their representation within the U.S. population. And color have been observed to have greater inter- while Asian American/Pacific Islander (API) women est in STEM careers at college entry than their white

Figure 1. 2008 female U.S. population (ages 18–24) and STEM bachelor’s recipients for selected racial/ethnic groups.

% U.S. population ages 18-24 (2008) Asian American/Pacific American Indian/Alaska Islander women 1.98 Native women 0.47

White women 29.82

Black/African American Hispanic women 7.18 women 8.20

% STEM bachelor's degrees awarded (2008) Asian American/Pacific American Indian/Alaska Islander women 4.69 Native women 0.37

White women 30.88

Source: National Science Foundation, 2011 Black/African American Hispanic women 5.29 women 4.65

1 Inside the Double Bind: A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Women of Color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (PIs Maria (Mia) Ong (TERC) and Gary Orfield (UCLA)); NSF-DRL # 0635577.

Figure 2. 2008 female U.S. population (ages 25-64) and STEM doctoral recipients for selected racial/ethnic groups.

% U.S. population ages 25-64 (2008) Asian American/Pacific American Indian/Alaska Islander women 2.59 Native women 0.37

White women 33.75

Black/African American Hispanic women 6.31 women 6.73

% STEM doctoral degrees Asian American/Pacific American Indian/Alaska awarded (2008) Islander women 4.58 Native women 0.28

White women 30.20

Black/African American Hispanic women 2.94 women 3.17

Source: National Science Foundation, 2011

peers. Even on selective campuses, women of color • Enrichment is key . STEM-specific supports that target freshman students are several times more intent on women, minorities, and women of color in STEM— like pursuing STEM degrees than are white women, yet those funded by the National Science Foundation they leave STEM at higher rates. and National Institutes of Health—have the poten- • Environment matters. Many scholars attribute this tial to create safe environments and powerful com- lost talent of women of color to educational and oc- munities of support and encouragement. Programs cupational institutions’ failure to fully develop math that incorporate family and community are also im- and science talent, pointing to the college social portant as women of color often draw upon multiple and structural environment as the main source for sources of support when traversing STEM pathways. the attrition of women of color in undergraduate • Women empower themselves . For all the barriers STEM education. There remains negative gender and described, many women of color are also highly ad- racial climates on college campuses, particularly ept at utilizing their constant struggle as a source of within STEM departments, that severely discourage self-empowerment. Thus, creating environments that women of color from seeking STEM degrees. allow women to tap into this inner-warrior is critical; • Targeted supports are crucial . Like all students, as are college faculty and student support staff that women of color face challenges in financing their can recognize and act when women are on the education, particularly at the graduate level. In ad- verge of departing from STEM. dition to financial support, women of color who suc- • Transition points are important . We already know ceed in STEM received recognition as scientists from that women are lost at every point of transition along faculty and peers, had a strong self-concept in their the STEM pathway, including from undergraduate to knowledge of STEM disciplines, and were able to per- graduate school. There were several instances of form this competency through research experiences women of color experiencing a difficult transition and other hands-on activities. Nonetheless, isolating from community-minded undergraduate institutions, peer environments and biased treatment by faculty such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities and fellow students is equally damaging and has the (HBCUs) and liberal arts colleges, to research-inten- power to dissuade women of color from continuing sive universities. Just because women of color enroll in their pursuit of STEM. in graduate education doesn’t mean they don’t still The Experience of Women of Color in STEM

require active formal and informal supports, includ- The most understudied population within our synthesis ing mentoring, especially at the departmental level. work was that of postdoctoral, early- and mid-career • Work-life balance is necessary . Family friendly professionals, including women of color STEM faculty. and other work-life balance policies and practices Indeed, we need a national picture of the STEM pipe- are of great importance to women of color in STEM. line for all populations, from K12 to career. Women of color further take on the additional work of mentoring other young women of color, serving on The policy agenda is also clear, with a striking need to university committees, and taking on the brunt of “di- build the educational capacity of institutions enrolling versity” work within their department or workplace, a large number of women of color (e.g., community all of which should be commensurately valued and colleges and Minority Serving Institutions) and hold rewarded. We applaud the National Science Foun- colleges and universities accountable for reaching dation’s formation of a career-life balance initiative and maintaining their STEM diversity goals. This further for women in STEM and the agency’s consideration means support for financial aid programs, STEM enrich- of how the lives of women of color may be unique. ment opportunities, and supports that explicitly address each step along the STEM pathway. Raising political Despite a body of empirical research that spans over will is also important—national councils and influential forty years, there is still much needed inquiry on just individuals can do more with less in an economically what “works” for women of color in STEM. Researchers strained environment by raising the issue of women of are wise to examine sub-contexts such as the cam- color in STEM—a practice that can lead to financial pus and departmental climates at differing institu- investments by private philanthropies and corporate tion types (e.g., community colleges, HBCUs, Hispanic foundations. Finally, it is important that successful ef- Serving Institutions), including teaching and learning forts are elevated and shared across federal and state environments. Since each campus environment is dif- agencies and institutions of higher education. Increas- ferent, institutions must assess the distinct challenges ing the number of women of color in STEM fields is a dis- facing their women of color and collect and report on tinct challenge worthy of our attention—one that has data at the intersection of gender and race/ethnicity. grown beyond philosophy and into necessity. n

14 100 Women Leaders in STEM ©2012 STEMconnector™ All Rights Reserved This Is A Rosie the Riveter Moment for Women in STEM By Ana Kay Yaghoubian, STEM Marketing Manager American Association of University Women (AAUW)

n When Everything Changed: The negative effects of such stereotypes stay with The Amazing Journey of women after graduation. In the workplace women American Women from 1960 continue to experience bias and even discrimina- Ito the Present, author Gail tion—both unconscious and explicit—in science and Collins discusses women’s work engineering occupations. Women in these traditionally throughout the 20th century. male-dominated fields are more likely to be consid- She notes that as the work- ered less competent than their male peers. And when force grew, society accepted they are successful, they are deemed less likable than and even encouraged wom- their male colleagues, which means women cannot en’s participation. They were be both successful and well-liked, two key compo- excused from housewifery to nents to professional advancement. become telephone operators, receptionists, teachers, secre- Meanwhile, businesses and countries all across the taries—and during World War II even factory workers globe are preparing to take STEM to the next level; the and welders—because the need for these jobs was United States must do the same if the country is going desperate. Collins highlights a November 1966 head- to survive and thrive among new competition, and we line in Time that sums it up best: “A Good Man Is Hard can start with our workforce. We can start with women. to Find—So They Hire Women” (and pay them less, but AAUW has worked with educators, parents, journalists, that’s another issue). and legislators to implement the best practices from Women have come a long way, as the saying goes, Why So Few? to address this issue. We’ve expanded and Collins’ observation about the American work- outreach to policy makers in particular by advocat- force still holds true. But instead of retail jobs or office ing for legislation that aids efforts to recruit and retain filing, the next frontier for women in the workforce lies in women in the STEM workforce. We have also made science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In STEM a focus of our philanthropy: A large percentage the next few years, tech-related fields are expected to of our graduate-level fellowships go to women pursu- produce 1.4 million new jobs in the United States, caus- ing education in STEM fields, and funding is given to ing some to worry that Americans will be unable to fill community and campus projects that promote STEM these well-paying jobs. fields to women and girls. Currently, AAUW is working to launch two nationwide STEM programs for girls. These But how can we come up with the numbers needed programs have already been tested on a local level, to fill these roles and maintain our global competitive- and the results show that they are successful in pro- ness when research shows women are set up to fail? moting STEM careers to girls and their parents. AAUW’s 2010 research report, Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, The issues of workforce, economy, and innovation sur- documents how cultural stereotypes stand in the way rounding STEM will not be solved without women, but of women’s success in STEM. The report notes that while women won’t be involved if powerful stereotypes keep there is no difference in average math scores between them out of the pipeline. Through research, advocacy, girls and boys, school-age children learn of the nega- philanthropy, and programming, AAUW hopes to make tive stereotypes about girls’ math abilities early. This STEM stereotypes a thing of the past and a capable awareness adversely affects their math performance STEM workforce of women and men the key to our fu- and perception: Even when they have good grades, ture. We can do it. n girls assess their math abilities lower than boys do.

he Aerospace Industries velopment that both reinforced the importance and Association in 2006 es- increased the urgency of solving the challenge of at- tablished a Workforce tracting more American young people into STEM ca- TWorking Group to en- reers. While many American workers have lost their sure that sufficient quality and jobs and been unable to find equivalent or any em- quantities of U.S. engineers ployment, companies in our industry and other high and other technical work- tech sectors have had openings for good, well-paid ers would be available to fill jobs that we cannot fill. The recession made visible the hundreds of thousands of and highlighted the mismatch between the educa- positions that would open in tion system and real world employment opportunities. our industry as baby boomers retired in coming years. The As a consequence, the conversation has shifted from 2005 National Academies’ re- how does our industry attract its share of the talent port “Rising Above the Gathering Storm,” which doc- pool, to how do we exert leadership and galvanize the umented American students’ waning interest and business community in partnership with other stake- disappointing performance in math and science, was holders to drive change in STEM education and work- especially alarming to aerospace leaders who—while force preparation at the federal, state and local levels. accustomed to cyclical variations in the workforce— Our executives recognize that the business commu- viewed the looming retirements akin to falling off a cliff. nity must do a better job of identifying and commu- The Workforce Working Group was tasked with identify- nicating both current and future job opportunities ing best practices in science, technology, engineering and requirements—in terms of specific characteristics, and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce capabilities and skills—to academic institutions and preparation that our companies could rally behind school systems. Business, government, and education and support more robustly. They were also instructed at every level must function cooperatively to inspire, proactively to collaborate with other stakeholders— nurture and support young people to fulfilling lives and business, government, and philanthropy—for align- careers in fields they find most exciting and rewarding. ment and leverage to produce a qualified workforce Given the changing composition of the American for the future. workforce, our CEOs are particularly dedicated to Within months of its first meeting, the Workforce Work- attracting and preparing under-represented minori- ing Group was made a standing committee of AIA. ties and females for STEM jobs. Their commitment to In 2009 an additional, more senior entity called the diversity and inclusion in the workforce is based on Workforce Steering Committee was formed. Members both principle and pragmatism. Since STEM careers of the Workforce Steering Committee, appointed by are among the most lucrative and rewarding, equity and reporting to CEOs of AIA member companies, and fairness demand making opportunities in these are the focal point for all STEM education and work- fields visible and accessible to all students. From the force-related issues in the corporation; and together standpoints of competitiveness, security, and econom- they guide the projects and activities of the Workforce ic success, we as companies and as a nation cannot Committee. Furthermore, industry executives urged afford to waste any human talent or potential. What is AIA to spearhead the formation of a coalition of coali- more, business leaders know that diverse teams, bring- tions, representing many different business and industry ing multiple perspectives to bear, are stronger and per- groups, to join forces in common cause on workforce form more effectively than less inclusive groups. issues. Thus, the Business and Industry STEM Education The 100 Women Leaders in STEM recognized and hon- Coalition was launched in 2010. The level of attention ored in this publication have made outstanding pro- and amount of organization and effort at AIA under- fessional and personal contributions to advancing scores the importance the industry’s leaders attach to the STEM workforce—either through achievements as preparing and attracting a capable and ready 21st STEM practitioners, or as tireless advocates for expand- century workforce that will sustain national security ing STEM education and workforce opportunities to all and economic competitiveness. Americans. We thank and salute them as role models AIA’s interest in and active leadership on STEM work- and workforce avatars. n force predates the 2008 economic downturn, a de-

16 100 Women Leaders in STEM ©2012 STEMconnector™ All Rights Reserved Creating a Culture of Inclusivity for Effective Outreach Programs By Betty Shanahan, CAE, F.SWE, Executive Director & CEO, Society of Women Engineers

s the number of jobs requiring engineering ted to developing effective K-12 outreach activities training grows, women and minorities are with measureable outcomes. severely underrepresented in the number of students preparing for these careers. This im- 4Δ focuses on creating outreach and educational ac- A tivities that are research-based, assessment-based and balance threatens our future economic competitiveness, quality of life, and national security. We need to inclusive. This means providing easy access to research meet the challenge of increasing the engineering ed- that supports STEM outreach; replacing assumptions, ucation system with interested, qualified students that whether intended or unintended, with research-based reflect the demographic of our country. activities; implementing consistent assessment practices; utilizing messages that have been tested to The value of increasing the participation in engineer- resonate with boys and girls from under-represented ing of women and other under-represented popu- groups; and integrating cultural awareness into out- lations goes beyond increasing headcount. The full reach activities. participation of all segments of the American population is necessary to realize the value of diversity. In- 4Δ has resources from thought leaders from academia, novation will flourish when diverse individuals bring engineering associations, and industry that cover a differences in perspectives, experiences, communica- breadth of hot topics in outreach education includ- tions, and values to a workplace team to collaborate ing systematic inclusion, culture of assessment, bias in creative ways to generate new ideas. To be globally literacy, assessment and proven best practices. 4Δ in- competitive, we must leverage our nation’s competi- corporates the research and recommendations from tive advantage—our diversity. the National Academy of Engineering’s Changing the Conversation (CtC) messaging initiative. As science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals, we have a unique insight into how to im- SWE is incorporating 4Δ recommendations within our prove participation in the engineering pipeline. The So- Society’s outreach, including society-level programs; ciety of Women Engineers (SWE) invests significant time web-based and printed materials for the public; and and financial resources—donated by our members materials and training available to SWE’s 400+ sections. and partners—into increasing the number of young This includes: women who pursue engineering degrees. Stories of successful interventions abound, but we—at SWE and • Member Training SWE’s Maximizing the Message across the engineering profession– have not “moved initiative has trained 2,000 members to leverage the the needle” sufficiently. messaging research and recommendations of the CtC project and research-based guidelines on men- In an effort to recruit more women and minorities toring girls into STEM fields, four leading diversity-focused profes- • Reuse of CTC-branded material: SWE uses curriculum sional engineering societies joined forces to create from WGBH’s Design Squad and the web-based and Outreach 4 Change (4Δ http://outreach4change. print material from Engineer Your Life for high school org), made possible through funding from the National girls and Engineer Girl! for middle-school girls. This en- Science Foundation (HRD-0937306). 4Δ‘s mission is to ables SWE to have effective material and focus on our make engineering a possibility for all girls of all races unique value and expertise– the interaction between and ethnicities. The American Indian Science and En- a woman engineer and a girl or her adult influencer. gineering Society (AISES), National Society of Black • Programs for adult-influencers: SWE’s signature Engineers (NSBE), Society of Hispanic Professional En- events and many local events include parallel ses- gineers (SHPE) and Society of Women Engineers (SWE) sions for the parents, teachers, and other adults who are collaborating to lead an effort to increase the out- accompany the girls. These sessions reinforce the mes- reach capacity and effectiveness among engineering sages with the adults, who in turn influence the girls. society leadership, staff and outreach volunteers who • Assessment Society-level events utilize outcomes- are striving to connect and engage girls in STEM. based assessments to identify what works and opportunities for improvement. The objectives of 4Δ are; to build the outreach capac- • Recruiting Diverse Participants Corroborating the ity among professional staff and volunteers who de- adage “you get what you measure,” the diversity of velop and offer these programs, engender a culture of participants in SWE’s society-level programs dramati- assessment in the outreach community, create cultural cally increased once demographics were tracked. awareness and integrate proven practices for underrepresented groups into outreach strategic planning For more information, including resources and assess- and implementation, and create a network of knowl- ment tools, please visit outreach4change.org or email edgeable society staff, members and leaders commit- [email protected]. n

he Electric and Natural Gas Utility industry across • How long will it take to train them, so that the educa- the country is facing workforce shortages as ag- tion starts at the right time? ing skilled workers approach retirement and few- • How many people are already in the pipeline and Ter qualified candidates are available to replace how many more need to be trained? them. Some of those workers that were approaching • What jobs will be available and when? retirement age in the initial Center for Energy Work- • What skills do workers need and does it differ from force Development (CEWD) studies stayed on to ride company to company and region to region? out the economic downturn and are set to retire in the • Are there other jobs the students might also be con- near future. sidered for? • Are there other industries that will be competing for The 2009 CEWD Gaps in the Energy Workforce Pipe- the same talent? line Survey predicted that by 2015, 46 percent of the • Do potential employees know about our jobs and workforce (approximately 200,000 high-skill, high-wage the requirements? workers) may need to be replaced due to retirement • Do different groups of potential applicants need dif- or attrition. In a 2009 report from the National Com- ferent types of information and support? mission on Energy Policy, the Task Force on America’s Future Energy Jobs concluded that 150,000 new jobs As the industry formed CEWD in 2006, these were the would be needed to design and operate low-carbon questions that drove the strategic development of a power sources in the coming years in addition to those structure for workforce development in the energy replacements. industry, based on the idea that we can accomplish more by working together than we can do separately. While this wave of retirements will create much-needed job openings for an economy now experiencing Energy companies have made significant strides in nearly 10 percent unemployment, it will prove seriously addressing the skilled worker gap by collaborating on problematic for the energy industry, where workers workforce development initiatives to create a new en- can’t simply step into jobs without appropriate and of- ergy workforce pipeline. In the past five years, much of ten expensive and time-consuming training. the effort has been spent on building an understanding of industry needs, evaluating national, state and lo- The most critical jobs that will need to be replaced in- cal programs and methodologies; implementing local clude: and regional solutions; and creating the structure and support to meet the needs of students, educators and • Engineers of all disciplines, with Power Engineers, in the industry. particular • Skilled utility technician positions that would include We know that the most effective workforce develop- Lineworkers, Generation Technicians for all fuel types, ment initiatives are: Transmission and Distribution Technicians and Plant/ Field Operators for all types of generation • Collaborations between educations, industry and community, like the State Energy Workforce Consortia The technician positions require some post-secondary • Focused on real jobs and current demand education but less than a bachelor’s degree, with en- • Focused on career paths for entry-level employees gineering positions requiring at least a bachelor’s de- that lead to future advancement gree. Candidates for all the positions require extensive • Align education from pre-K through age 20+ on-the-job training to become proficient enough to • Link college credit and work experience replace the experienced workforce of today. As we move forward, we must focus on how to make From an industry perspective, the goal is clear: We the most of what we’ve learned and apply our re- need to hire the right number of people at the right sources and our energy to those areas where we can time with the right skills to be successful in the job. Cre- produce the biggest impact. To learn more about the ating a pool of workers to be available for this is where work of Center, contact CEWD Educational Consultant it becomes more complex. Valerie Taylor at [email protected]. n • What is the right number of workers and where will they be needed?

SC salutes and congratulates the 100 Wom- tiative to help college students develop expertise in en Leaders in STEM who are being recog- advanced simulation technologies. nized for their achievements. And although • We worked with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation Cthey are being honored today by their peers, to help apprentices from underserved groups learn the recognition is far reaching: to design and construct boats and to promote K-12 STEM education with hands-on learning opportuni- • They set a new standard for excellence. ties. • They serve as a role model for women in their respec- • We helped improve access to STEM careers for tive industries. young people in the UK through our participation in • Their pursuit of excellence in everything they do is the STEMNET initiative, with programs that included contagious: they are innovative, passionate and hands-on learning experiences at CSC sites. driven. • We sponsored and provided volunteers for the 66th Annual STEM Fair in Washington, DC, to enable stu- As we look to the future, we must look to the next gen- dents in grades 6–12 to showcase their research skills eration for our future IT leaders. As a global company and compete for awards and prizes offered by gov- operating in more than 90 countries, CSC constantly ernment agencies, businesses and professional asso- seeks the best and brightest talent. ciations. But talent can only be developed by starting with a • We sponsored a student team from Wright State Uni- strong education early, and STEM education cannot versity that designed and built a radio-controlled air- be stressed enough. CSC strongly supports initiatives craft as part of a national aerospace engineering to increase the awareness and importance of STEM competition. education, particularly for women, minorities and the • To maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of all disadvantaged. these efforts, we formed a dedicated CSC STEM council to promote collaboration and coordinate Since CSC’s beginnings more than 50 years ago, the our STEM activities around the world. STEM disciplines have enabled our professionals to in- • Inside the company, CSC created the Women in novate and transform the client enterprise while driv- Leadership (WIL) council, a global community of ing the growth of our business. Recently we strongly CSC women who are committed to delivering re- engaged with efforts to cultivate and enlarge STEM op- sults to our clients and accelerating CSC’s growth. portunities in many ways, including outreach to groups WIL is dedicated to attracting, retaining and moti- historically underrepresented in these disciplines: vating women with deep industry experience and broad perspective to support our increasingly global • As a Gold Sponsor of the STEMconnector project, we and diverse client base. Through resource sharing, provided support that helps stakeholders across the mentoring, training and advocacy, WIL strengthens United States connect, share best practices and pro- women in leadership roles and those who aspire to mote effective approaches to STEM education at all them and creates ambassadors for CSC in the busi- levels, with the ultimate aim of providing for a large ness and broader global community. and highly skilled STEM workforce. • In a community near a client site where we help train Congratulations to the 100 Women Leaders in STEM for U.S. Army pilots, we provided support for a grant ini- 2012! n

t all starts with an idea and the courage to ask the AIA membership equates to roughly ½ of the 100,000 right question. A group of women leaders out of the architects licensed in the United States. Currently 15% Boston Society of Architects are credited with re- of AIA members are women. Therefore, the AIA contin- Iigniting the Women in Architecture Initiative at the ues to focus engaging women and girls in the profes- American Institute of Architects (AIA). In the words of sion through the AIA Diversity Center of Excellence, led the inaugural conference Co-Chair, Sho-Ping Chin, by Sherry Snipes. The women’s initiative has a number FAIA when asked why she proposed and organized of goals, 1) to recognize, inform and champion the the 2009 AIA National Women’s Leadership Summit work being created by women in architecture, 2. to She responded, encourage graduates from accredited architecture programs to seek licensure, and 3) to feed the pipeline “I can’t recall a specific chain of events that di- into the profession through youth programs, particu- rectly precipitated the first conference. It came larly diverse youth. The Women’s Leadership Summit is about from a more organic and grassroots way. now an annual program crisscrossing the country from At that time, I did notice several trends that New York to Chicago to Kansas City and will be held prompted me to explore further. in Phoenix in 2013. According to Snipes, who has implemented leadership programs in multiple industries, I was the only female principal at Payette (out “What is unique about the AIA program is the intersec- of a group of 9). I found that, within the 20 larg- tion between leadership, design and life. Women from est firms in Boston, only 15% of the architecture all aspect of design including non-profit and educa- leadership was women. These were disturbing tion align on common topics.” statistics, given that there were 230 female principals registered with the Boston Society of Ar- The Diversity Center of Excellence has the enviable chitects. task of collaborating with member volunteers to design, champion and communicate national and local Another observation was a noted deficiency of programs. Through local AIA Chapters and Women in female architect /designers with between 7 to Architecture Committees an impact is being made. 15 years of experience in my firm. We confront- Currently 30% of emerging professional women in the ed this trend when we tried to recruit. AIA are women. To keep this upward trend the AIA sup- Upon further research, we found that after ports mentoring programs, such as Shadow and Mat- practicing a few years, women had either tran- tel’s “Barbie…. I Can Be An Architect” workshops. The sitioned out of architecture or transitioned into Center for Diversity Excellence also partners with key allied fields. Also, we noted that women were Girl Scouts U.S.A., National Urban League and the Na- not compelled to return to the profession af- tional Organization of Minority Architects to introduce ter starting a family. The percentage of women girls and boys to architecture. principals was already low, and we questioned The AIA believes that diversity is a cultural ethos—a how the effects of this trend would impact de- way of thinking or acting that fosters inclusion, enhanc- veloping the next generation of female leader- ing our membership, our profession, and the quality ship. of life in our communities. By continuing to introduce At this same time, I discovered that the percent- architecture to students we believe we can encourage of graduates from architecture schools age the next generation to apply design thinking to who were women was 50% or higher since the create and inspire as much as Norma Sklarek, FAIA, mid-90s. The disparity between the number of Beverly Willis, FAIA, Jeanne Gang, FAIA, Suman Sorg, women graduates from architecture school FAIA or Dina Griffin, AIA. These women have respec- and the number of women in leadership positively made significant contributions to the built envi- tions within architecture firms was disturbing. It ronment with projects such as the American Embassy eventually led me to seek other interested fe- in Tokyo (Sklarek), San Francisco Ballet Building (Willis), male principals to discuss these phenomena.” Chicago’s Aqua Tower (Gang), Library of Congress, Coolidge Auditorium (Sorg), and The Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago (Griffin).n

TEM as defined by wikipedia states: “The exact importantly, women have a passion for STEM that runs definitions of what is within the purview of STEM, deep. Innovate+Educate employs 7 full time employ- and what is excluded, varies from organization ees of which six are women. We work with educa- Sto organization. A common definition is emerg- tors and policymakers across the U.S. We work with ing, though misperceptions remain. In one survey of the STEMx leadership of which many are women. teachers, they thought it was a new product on the Our board of directors of 30 includes some of the top market, or approach to teaching, and the E repre- women in STEM in our country’s largest companies in- sented ‘Education’ instead of ‘Engineering.’ Another cluding Lockheed Martin, Dell Corporation, Rockwell thought it meant ‘stem’ as related to biology.” Collins, and Oracle.

As the importance of STEM education and the rele- The women featured and recognized in this issue are vance of STEM to our country’s jobs and global com- all part of the STEM solution. They represent the lead- petitiveness becomes more apparent, so has the need ership of top companies and organizations, all com- for leaders across the country to work together to re- mitted to the STEM solution. More importantly, just like define what STEM is….and what the solutions can be Wikipedia…they are redefining the future of our coun- to address the skill gap our country faces and how try’s education and workforce. STEM is at the heart of STEM education can address the gaps. STEM is vital to this transformation and their work. The nature of women the future of the U.S. economy, and there is a sense is that we desire to be inclusive and caring. That being of collaboration and partnership today that appears said, STEM not only makes sense to the intelligence of to be stronger than ever in bringing STEM to a new these leaders….but also to their hearts. Each of these level in the conversation---with policymakers, industry women have made STEM a priority in their daily lives…. thoughtleaders, educators, and top officials in U.S. gov- both at work and as volunteers. We go to bed think- ernment. ing about STEM and wake up thinking about STEM… almost as if we are the “mothers” or “aunts” of STEM. So what does this have to do with women? Today, almost 10.6 million women hold master’s degrees or These 100 Women Leaders in STEM are innova- higher, compared to nearly 10.6 million men. Women tors and they truly know why STEM matters. The comprise 46.8% of the total U.S. labor force, and are Innovate+Educate Board of Directors congratulations projected to account for 46.9% of the labor force in each of these women, and additionally recognizes 201. Women run major corporations such as Pepsi Co, STEMconnector and the many partners that worked Fidelity Investments, Xerox and Kraft Foods. But, more diligently to bring this to fruition. n

ur nation faces an alarming lack of the and a tarantula, and developed the drive and con- qualified STEM professionals demanded fidence to pursue more STEM opportunities. This sum- by today’s swiftly-changing, more techno- mer, she is one of 80 youth selected from over 1700 to Ological global economy. At the same time, attend MIT’s Minority Introduction to Engineering and STEM continues to be male-dominated in the U.S., Science program. shortchanging us of half our population’s potential. An integral part of the solution, along with K-12 and At Girls Inc., we assume girls are interested in STEM. We higher education, is informal STEM education. While it encourage girls to take the lead. We foster inquiry—let- has positive implications for all youth, it is particularly ting them take safe risks and make big, interesting mis- key in attracting and retaining women, and especially takes that can lead to more inquiry and learning. We women of color, to STEM. encourage them to see themselves as scientists. Most importantly, we expect girls to succeed and help them Discouragingly, women’s participation in science and develop the same expectations of themselves. engineering occupations is about half of what it is in the U.S. workforce as a whole, just 26% according to And it works. the National Science Foundation. Women of color Virnetta and Veonicca’ Greene are African-American hold fewer than 10% of science and engineering jobs, sisters who grew up in Birmingham, AL. They participat- but make up over 17% of the general US population. ed in informal STEM education at Girls Inc., including Black women account for only 1% of our scientists and hands-on activities on a college campus, and are now engineers. The same is true of Latinas. engineers. Both credit this involvement as key to select- Statistics in higher education are not much better. The ing and sticking with their career choices. Today, Vir- National Science Foundation reports that in 2008, only netta is a civil engineer working as a Project Manager 11% of women earning bachelor’s degrees in STEM in construction at Brasfield & Gorrie in Birmingham, and were African-American, and just 9% were Latina. These Veonicca’ is a system engineer in the defense industry percentages have changed little since 2000. at Raytheon in Tucson, AZ.

These gaps owe more to lingering stereotypes than The Department of Labor projects demand in STEM the reality of girls’ abilities and interest. For example, fields to increase, offering higher than average wag- test scores in math differ far more by race/ethnicity es and upward mobility. We simply cannot afford to than by sex. On the 2011 National Assessment of Edu- waste the talents of so many within our country. As Girls cational Progress, 73% of girls and boys in eighth grade Inc. board member and Merck & Co., Inc. Executive performed at or above the basic level. However, 84% of Vice President and President, Consumer Health Care, White students scored the same, compared to 51% of Bridgette Heller, says, “Preparing all girls, including girls African-Americans and 61% of Latinos. of color, to be the next STEM leaders is vital to our collective future success.” Informal education, like afterschool and summer programs, offers unique and vital opportunities for girls Schools are powerful players in this, but they cannot to explore and discover STEM free of time limitations, do it alone. Informal STEM education provides a critical gender-based expectations, and test anxiety. Giving line to many underserved, underrepresented youth, participants as much time as they need to experiment including girls who can be tomorrow’s scientists, engi- allows them to become comfortable with trial-and- neers, and innovators. n error and develop more complex problem-solving skills.

Informal STEM education can take place in positive, Dr. Catherine Cushinberry is the Director of Research for all-girl environments where girls can ask questions and Girls Inc. where she oversees program evaluation, mea- be introduced to diverse STEM role models—girls like surable outcomes, and secondary data research and Andrea Delgado of Carpinteria, CA. She discovered a analysis. She holds a Ph.D in Human Development and love of science in her local Girls Inc. Animal Care Club Family Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia. learning about the biology of lizards, cockroaches,

olving the challenge The problem now is no less urgent. While our interest has of STEM jobs and edu- diminished, the rest of the world’s has grown. Whether cation is going to take we can muster the same intensity to catch up will be Screativity, intelligence, one of the great questions of the next few years. persistence, and, perhaps most of all, leadership. The women in The women honored in this issue are intent on finding these pages are among those a positive answer. They represent the broad range of leaders. companies that understand the critical nature of the STEM challenge. They worry about their own workforce As the community of people needs, but also the broader problems that unemploy- and institutions concerned ment causes for American society. Some of those prob- about the STEM challenge lems are specific to women and minority communities. has grown, so has the need for While women are well represented in life sciences, they leaders from each of the many affected groups. The are underrepresented and even scarce in many other mismatch between the number of jobs that require a disciplines, such as engineering and computer scienc- background in science, technology, engineering, and es. How to nurture girls to stay focused on math? How math and the number of people who have those skills to keep women in the early college years from being is a national problem—some would say a crisis. discouraged with engineering courses? How to create a satisfying work environment for talented female STEM is a key to the future of the U.S. economy, but employees in male-dominated departments? Versions there is a growing disconnect between the skills that of the same issues arise for African-Americans and His- employers need in an increasingly technological panics as well. world and the talent—or lack thereof—that the education system produces. The STEM challenge extends These are among the questions that the most progres- from preschoolers through literal rocket scientists. It is as sive corporate executives in the fields of human capi- much about the decline of middle-class jobs (manu- tal—human resources, diversity, workforce planning, facturing is a high-tech industry) as it is about inventing corporate philanthropy—are working every day to an- the next iPad. There currently are 2 million to 3 million swer. The 100 Women Leaders in STEM are involved with unfilled positions in the United States because compa- a variety of programs that help train better teachers, nies can’t find workers with basic technical skills. We’ll manage after-school enrichment programs and sci- have about 10 million such openings before the end of ence fairs, and create public-private partnerships with the decade. There is evidence that this skills gap is part state and local governments to help eliminate the di- of the structural drag on the U.S. economy. Americans vergence between what schools teach and what em- were shocked when the Russians put the Sputnik satel- ployers want. lite into space in 1957 and grabbed a lead in global technology. We responded with a massive push to up- They all know why STEM matters and they are doing grade math and science education. something about it. n

y first day of col- I come from a family of builders. My grandfather was lege, in what was always my hero. He moved from Europe after the war to be a particularly as an orchard worker, and eventually started his own Mdemanding soft- construction business. I spent hour after hour in his ware development class, the “shop” watching him build almost anything you could professor told us “look around, imagine with wood. With technology, I discovered that two thirds of you will be gone I could also create and build, and that I could work on by the end of the first year.” As products that could change people’s lives. For much one of very few women in a of my career, this has largely been around software room full of men, I felt the en- and mobile technology, and I would be hard pressed tire room looking at me. They to think of another technology area that has been as all had much stronger aca- transformative. Motorola invented the cellular phone! demic backgrounds than I did, It is a company with a long, rich history of innovation. so surely I would be the first to go. It was my unwilling- I have worked with the technologists and scientists in ness to give in that earned me the highest academic this company create products that have re-shaped standing of the class that year, and for the rest of my the lives of every human on the planet. From emerg- time there. I stayed later, worked longer, and pushed ing markets where this has been their first connection harder. Throughout my career, as well as throughout to the developed world, to our own society in North my life, this scenario has replayed itself often. Whether America where we all now believe that every func- it has been a new product, a new team to lead, mov- tion of your life could be managed from a 4-inch piece ing my family to a new country to pursue great oppor- of glass in your pocket. When the technologists who tunities – the vision, and the belief that there is a way build those products see them in the real world…it is will carry through the adversity that will surely follow. like watching your child graduate from college. Never allow others to define what you are capable of. One of the most powerful experiences for me in my I have always held to the belief that we learn most career has been the turnaround of Motorola, an iconic directly from our successes, and our failures. The first brand, respected around the world for its rich history of two things I tell individuals entering their careers are, innovation. It has some of the smartest engineers in the 1) Find something you are passionate about, and world, and has created amazing products. However, it 2) find people who inspire you and that you love to had a disjointed technology strategy, which was caus- work with. My mentoring philosophy is that to learn to- ing all of its investment to go into technology areas gether, you have to work together. Giving someone that did not matter to the customer. We lost a lot of the opportunity to participate in a new part of the good people, and we turned down a lot of programs business gives them a broader perspective than their we would have loved to have done but just could not role would normally enable, and real-life experience justify. We re-built the company from the ground up that they can then apply back in their “day job.” To around our new technology platform and strategy. We me, mentoring has never been about lunches or inspi- were able to rebuild the company based on our abil- rational chats. When I am approached by someone ity to innovate and execute. I am extremely grateful to early on in their career, I look to incorporate them into have been a part the team that restored that iconic work that is connected to the area they are trying to brand in the market. n grow into. Not always are they comfortable stepping outside their comfort zone, and I have often had to convince individuals I have believed in to step up to a greater challenge.

Cecilia Kimberlin, Ph.D., is Vice President, Quality and Regulatory at the global health care company Abbott. Her responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance and regulatory affairs across the company’s businesses worldwide. Appointed to her current role in 2007, she joined Abbott in 1986.

Dr. Kimberlin is the 2012 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS).

She earned a bachelor’s degree in medical technology/chemistry at the University of Louisville, master’s and doctorate degrees in microbiology from the University of Oklahoma and completed postgraduate work at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Why do you believe STEM Education leaders greatly influence an orga- application of scientific thinking in and Workforce are important to nization’s purpose and culture. By our everyday lives, we can all help to our nation? recognizing outstanding scientific raise awareness of the importance of STEM education is a critical issue in contributions, leaders prioritize STEM STEM. the U.S., as well as other countries throughout the organization, and also around the world. So many aspects help to attract and retain top STEM of our everyday lives are touched by What is your concept of mentor- professionals with the talents and science, but none more so than our ing and sponsorship of others skills to further advance the business. for STEM careers? health. We need to inspire the next Externally, leaders need to articulate I currently serve as the executive generation of scientists today, so they a clear business case for the value sponsor for Abbott’s Professional can go on to become the inventors of science and technology with all Development Program for qual- of tomorrow’s innovative medicines stakeholders, from the customers we ity assurance, a rotational program and medical devices. This is impor- serve, to shareholders, government for entry-level professionals. This is a tant for health care companies like officials and the communities where unique opportunity to work with re- Abbott, but it’s also important for ev- we live and work. cent graduates in science and en- eryone—we all depend on innova- gineering, and help them to see the tive medical care. many diverse career opportunities What principles do you, as a lead- that are available to them. That’s why science education is a er, apply to your professional and key focus for Abbott and the Abbott personal life to advance the STEM cause? Recent graduates often ask me if I still Fund. Over the past five years, we’ve There are many opportunities to ap- use my Ph.D. science background, contributed more than $25 million to ply scientific learning and skills—from now that I’m in management. I help support programs and exhibits that data analysis, to study design, to them to see that my scientific back- advance STEM education, reaching critical thinking—to advance prob- ground has directly contributed to more that 1 million young people lem solving, risk management and my success at every step of my ca- each year. decision making across many areas. reer—at first, more through the specif- Whenever I’m working with others, I ic knowledge I gained in academia, What traits do senior leaders need try to cultivate an environment where but as my career advanced, it be- to effectively support and advance scientific approaches are valued by came more about the use of a scien- STEM today? the entire team of colleagues, and tific approach, the ability to analyze Leaders play a vitally important role recognized for the value they bring data and complex problems, to in advancing awareness and action to reaching our objectives. This trans- bring ideas forward and to work with to promote STEM, both inside and lates to life outside of the lab or of- others to evaluate new solutions. n outside an organization. Internally, fice as well; by demonstrating the

Bernadette Rotolo is an Information Technology (IT) executive with 15 years of experience. Bernadette started her career in consulting at Accenture, a top IT consulting company assisting clients in the Communications and High Tech industries with their most difficult technology and business challenges. In June 2009, Bernadette came to Adecco Group, the largest staffing company in the world, and is currently the Senior Vice President of Application Develop- ment and Maintenance for North America. Bernadette received her Bachelor’s from the State University of New York at Binghamton and her Masters from New York University.

What principles do you, as a lead- Which woman leader do you most What can we do to assure more er; apply to your professional and admire, and why? woman leaders in STEM? personal life to advance the STEM My mother is the woman leader that We must invest in education attract- cause? I admire the most. She has always ing strong teachers that are com- • Be ethical . Being ethnical will al- been the person in my life who en- petent and passionate about the ways make you a stronger person couraged my education and career STEM subjects. In addition, we should both in your personal and profes- development. Her great respect for create mentoring programs and in- sional life. education coupled with her encour- ternship opportunities giving women • Be confident . You know more than agement that anything is possible options to test new subjects and ca- you think. gave me great security to pursue my reers. Finally, educate the parents to • Listen . You learn a lot from the education and my career in technol- be more involved with their children’s things people say or don’t say in a ogy. She is also a great listener who education and encourage their chil- conversation that ultimately helps always gives solid advice and coach- dren to succeed. you figure things out. ing. As a woman leader in business, I • Be focused . Don’t be easily shak- pass on my respect for education and en by some setbacks. Learn from What traits do senior leaders need encourage young woman to strive to to effectively support and advance them and move forward. succeed in school and in the work- STEM today? • Be fair . Treat people fairly and with place. First, senior leaders need to have high respect at work and at home. ethical standards to be strong role models. Second, they need to con- What about STEM gives you passion? What is your concept of mentor- tribute their time, as much as possible. I am truly passionate about encour- ing and sponsorship of others Even speaking at a high school or a for STEM careers? aging and guiding young ambitious mentoring lunch goes a long way for Make yourself available to people women in school, in my workplace people. I still remember guest speak- who want your guidance. It is always and in my community! I feel my third ers in high school who encouraged difficult with our challenging lives in grade science teacher, my college the students to get involved in NASA. and out of work to make time for oth- professors and my women mentors Finally, sponsor these programs with ers, but it is so important to do it. The at Accenture and at Adecco played financial support to give the oppor- few minutes can make a big differ- a critical role in shaping my career in tunity to a less fortunate member in ence in someone’s life. One way to technology. It is so important to en- our respective communities. n be more available is to schedule the courage and give women opportu- time on your calendar. It helps make nities to try new areas in the sciences, it a priority and people feel good technology, engineering and mathe- you care enough to make the time matics. There will be even more excit- for them. ing careers in STEM in the future.

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Dr. Wanda M. Austin is president and chief executive officer of The Aerospace Corporation, a leading architect for the nation’s national security space programs. She assumed this position on January 1, 2008. The Aerospace Corporation has nearly 4,000 employees and annual revenues of more than $850 million. Austin earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Franklin & Mar- shall College, master’s degrees in systems engineering and mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, and a doctorate in systems engineering from the University of Southern California. Austin was among the first CEOs to support Change the Equation.

Why do you believe STEM Education We also have to learn to look beyond How is your company innovating and Workforce are important to “today.” Leaders today can become to promote STEM? our nation? too focused on the problems immedi- The Aerospace Corporation has a Our society is dependent on science ately facing them. That’s understand- number of programs in place that and engineering; it’s virtually impos- able; those problems are formidable promote STEM, both our own, “home- sible to be successful in today’s world and need to be solved quickly. But grown” programs and in cooperation without relying on technology in we have to bear in mind that even with local and national efforts. There some form. It is widely acknowledged as we solve problems today there will is the Herndon Science Competition, that the majority of jobs in the future always be new challenges. So it’s es- named for one of our distinguished will be technology-based. For over sential that we ensure that there will scientists and mentors. This competi- a decade, the number of students be well-trained experts around in the tion offers diverse middle- and high- studying the STEM disciplines has future to address them. school students the opportunity to been declining in our country. If this create innovative science projects continues, the United States will find and bring them to our campus, itself unable to maintain or advance What can we do to assure more where our scientists, engineers, and its own technological systems, or to women leaders in STEM? Young girls do just as well as young Air Force customers judge them. Win- compete effectively on the world boys in science and math, but around ners receive savings bonds, which we stage. about the fourth and fifth grades, girls hope they will use toward education. seem to lose interest in those subjects. We’ve also teamed with Industry Ini- What traits do senior leaders need We must proactively get involved as tiatives for Science and Math Educa- to effectively support and advance early as possible with the schools, tion, MathCounts, US FIRST Robotics, STEM today? Change the Equation, and our own We have to be open to new ideas— the students, the parents, and the Great-LEAP (Greater Los Angeles not just the ideas themselves, but teachers, to counteract the messag- Education-Aerospace Partnership), where they come from. There is a es those girls are hearing that math which pairs our scientists and engi- tendency to dismiss ideas that come and science are “boys’ subjects.” We neers with local teachers right in the from young people, due to their in- need to encourage successful wom- classroom, to demonstrate real-world experience. However, it has always en science and engineering experts applications of science and engi- been true that young minds are a to remember the obstacles they neering to the students. n fertile ground for new ideas. Today’s faced, and to take positive action to leaders need to be ready and willing ensure that the next generation of to reach out to our young people, to girls know that they can succeed in let them know we value their insight the STEM fields—and perhaps make and input. the path a bit easier for them.

Victoria D. Harker is CFO and President of Global Business Services of the AES Corporation, a global power company with 2011 revenues of $22 billion and assets of $45 billion in 28 countries. She joined AES in 2006 to lead the Global Finance Team in a re-engineering of the company’s financial reporting, controls and capital structure. Victoria manages all of AES’ Finance and Business Ser- vices operations worldwide, which includes IT, Purchasing, Risk and Trading. Before AES, Victoria was the acting CFO and Treasurer of MCI and served as CFO of MCI Group. She serves on the Board of Directors of ITT and Darden Restaurants. Harker is Chairman of the University of Virginia’s Board of Managers and is a member of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

Why do you believe STEM education What principles do you, as a lead- and Workforce are important to er, apply to your professional and our nation? personal life to advance the STEM “…always In today’s highly interconnected and cause? increasingly technological market- Education is at the heart of STEM challenge place, it is more critical than ever and also critical to achieving perfor the United States to grow its STEM sonal and professional success. In life workforce in order to remain compet- and in business, I find it is critical to yourself and itive and support economic growth. always challenge yourself and continually develop and hone new skill These programs help propel women sets. While at AES for example, I initi- continually and other minorities into fields they ated the AES Finance Leadership De- typically have not entered, which velopment Program at the Darden develop and will bring new perspectives to these School of Business. fields which will help spur innovation. What is your concept of mentor- hone new STEM education teaches young peo- ing and sponsorship of others ple the skills employers want most, for STEM careers? and encourages them to pursue Seek out a valuable mentor/men- skill sets.” careers in technical fields that have tee relationship: My ideal concept been, and will continue to be, the key of mentoring occurs when both the industries that are driving U.S. eco- mentor and the mentee are learn- nomic growth. ing from each other, symbiotically, and there is often not even an ac- What traits do senior leaders need knowledged “formal” mentoring ar- to effectively support and advance rangement. This provides a mutually STEM today? beneficial experience for both with- There are a lot of stakeholders in- out the added burden of scheduling volved in this issue, from students, to constructed sessions or read-outs in policymakers, to school administra- already busy lives. n tors, to multinational corporations. Senior leaders need to take a multi- faceted approach to the issue and be able to analyze STEM from vary- ing perspectives.

Meg McCarthy is EVP, Innovation, Technology and Service Operations at Aetna. Meg also has responsibility for process and performance improvement, procurement and real estate services for Aetna, Inc. Prior to joining Aetna in 2003, she was SVP of Information Technology at CIGNA Healthcare. She has 30 years of information systems and health care operations experience with strengths in hospital, insurance and managed care business and systems. Ms. McCarthy has a Master of Public Health (MPH), Hospital Administration, from Yale University, and a B.A. in Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude, from Providence College. Ms. McCarthy’s military experience includes U.S. Navy Medical Services Corps; Lieutenant at Bethesda Naval Hospital; and U.S. Navy Reserves, Lieutenant Commander.

Why do you believe STEM Education training and research in disciplines of the health information technology and Workforce are important to beyond those we traditionally see conversation are principles that help our nation? women in. It is also vital leaders pro- me bring STEM to a greater light. As our economy becomes increas- mote collaboration and develop- ingly technology-driven, nurturing a ment throughout their organizations; workforce well-trained in the STEM Which woman leader do you most non-technical individuals working disciplines is critical to the advance- admire, and why? closely and transparently with STEM I particularly admire Rear Admiral ment of our country. By 2018, 8 million roles. I’m also a strong proponent of Grace Hopper—a U.S. Navy officer jobs in the U.S. economy will require mentorship. known for conceptualizing machine- a college degree in STEM. To main- independent programming language tain our global competitive edge, we and credited for developing COBOL must put the effort into making these What principles do you apply to (as well as the term “debugging”). I subjects a key focus early on in our your professional and personal life to advance the STEM cause? share with her a history of service in classrooms. We also must acknowl- As a woman in a STEM leadership role, the Navy and a Yale education. As edge the dearth of women in STEM I try to behave as a role model in my a Navy Admiral, Grace received the jobs. There is a ripe opportunity for personal and professional endeav- Department of Defense Distinguished women to fill non-traditional positions ors. Professionally, I help clarify the Service Medal, and has had Navy in STEM roles as our workforce grows. line of sight from the work we do to ships and supercomputers named the importance of keeping our con- for her. She achieved great suc- What traits do senior leaders need stituents healthy through technology cess while simultaneously serving her to effectively support and advance tools and solutions. Innovation and country and revolutionizing the com- STEM today? technology drive the future of health puter age. An outstanding role model As with any dynamic requiring much- care, so the work we do is actually for any woman interested in a STEM needed change, leaders need to shaping the future of health care. career, her accomplishments dem- keep an open mind and a long-term Focusing on core company values, onstrate the achievements that are view as they develop strategic plans. sharing our goals and vision with in- attainable, even in what have been There are plentiful opportunities to dustry colleagues and business part- traditional male-dominated fields.n support STEM-related education, ners, and being an active member

“There is a ripe opportunity for women to fill non-traditional positions in STEM roles as our workforce grows.”

Kris Rinne is responsible for network architecture, service platforms, radio access roadmap and initial implementation, wireless device requirements and certification, network platforms, network performance analysis, and industry standards development at AT&T. Ms. Rinne’s career within AT&T and its predecessor companies includes positions as chief technology officer– Cingular Wireless, vice president—technology strategy for SBC Wireless, and managing director—operations with Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems. In 2011, she was named as “The Most Influential Woman in Wireless” by Fierce Wireless and was listed in the Global Telecom Business Power 100 list of the most powerful telecom executives.

Why do you believe STEM Education Which woman leader do you most tinct privilege of leading the effort and Workforce are important to admire and WHY . for crafting the strategy and tech- our nation? I most admire First Lady Eleanor Roo- nology evolution that has enabled In today’s world of advancing tech- sevelt. Not only was she a brilliant, AT&T to become the global leader in nologies, it is more critical than ever well-educated First Lady and a close mobile broadband. In 2005, we be- that a strong focus on science, tech- advisor to her husband, President came the first company in the globe nology, engineering and math be Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was also to launch a wide scale deployment employed by corporations and edu- a mother to six children, an interna- of HSPA—the 3G technology that is cators across the U.S. to ensure our tional author, speaker, politician and now the most popular around the competitiveness in the global econ- activist for civil rights. In her advo- globe. This helped revolutionize the omy. Innovation and technology are cacy for the formation of the United way people use their cellphone— at the core of AT&T and the need for Nations, she stressed the urgency of from watching videos to uploading a highly educated workforce in the understanding other peoples of the photos to their favorite social me- areas of STEM is critical to our future. world. President Truman called her dia site. And we didn’t stop there. AT&T provides hundreds of millions of the “First Lady of the World” in tribute We now offer widespread, ultra-fast dollars to education initiatives each to her human rights achievements. and consistent 4G speeds with two year including internships and job 4G networks (LTE and HSPA+ with shadowing to help develop and re- Of what one initiative are you most enhanced backhaul). This gives cruit this talent. proud? us a competitive edge that is un- In my role overseeing Network Tech- matched in the world today. n Who is your STEM role model and nologies at AT&T, I have had the dis- why? My parents are my STEM role models. In grade school, my mother was my math teacher. She inspired me to pursue a math degree with the in- “…the need for a highly tention of becoming a math teacher as well. However, a college professor arranged an interview for me with educated workforce in the Southwestern Bell, and it was the math degree that opened the door areas of STEM is critical to for a fulfilling and life-long career with AT&T. My father through example (and patience!) gave me a thirst for our future.” understanding how things worked!

Karen Davies is Vice President of Business Integration and Opera- tions for ATK Defense. She leads the integrated operations function of the $2 billion business group, with 6,000 employees in 10 states. This includes functional responsibility for operations, quality, safety, environmental, performance improvement and LEAN initiatives, integrated supply chain management, and business systems/IT. She has been with ATK for 32 years in various leadership and business positions.

Karen holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah.

My 9-year-old granddaughter proud- tional $1.43 of activity in other sectors, I remember as a high school student ly announced last week that she more than double the multiplier in a being encouraged by a close family wants to be one of two things—either service business. Manufacturing busi- friend to study chemical engineer- a paleontologist, or a chocolatier. It nesses have always required strong ing in college. Unfortunately, I didn’t gives me great hope for our coun- engineers and technologists, and take his advice, because my image try’s future that she even knows that that demand is even greater today of an engineer was someone locked paleontologists exist, and that she because of the complexity of the in a dark corner wearing a lab coat, can be one if she chooses. However, equipment and systems in our facto- looking at a microscope, and rarely keeping her ambition alive, along ries. I’ve had the great opportunity to talking to anyone. What I didn’t un- with the ambitions of our other bright be in the business of manufacturing derstand then is that an education future scientists, mathematicians, and highly-engineered products in the in STEM opens practically limitless op- engineers, is one of the most critical aerospace and defense industry for portunities to some of the best ca- challenges that we face. We attract my entire career, and every day we reers you can ever have, and all of only a small minority of our children, rely on scientists, technologists, engi- them involve other people (and very particularly girls, into STEM education neers, and mathematicians to make few dark corners). I’ve been lucky and careers. Changing this is critical things work. Without them, we fail. because my business education and for the future of our country. Without some wonderful mentors provided the right people who are prepared When I have the chance to address me a door into a STEM business, but to succeed in STEM fields, the eco- participants in our college internship my opportunities would have been nomic engine that has fueled the U.S. programs, many of whom are study- wider had I been prepared with a will simply not be able to continue ing STEM disciplines, I always reinforce strong education in a STEM discipline. doing so. the importance of a good portion of our best and brightest graduates en- My passion for STEM centers on the It’s well documented that STEM tering manufacturing businesses. Their future, especially for our future gen- related businesses and jobs are experience working with us often erations, who will be chartered with powerful economic multipliers. My surprises them, because it is fun and keeping the U.S. as an economic personal passion is around manufac- challenging, and they’re exposed to and innovation powerhouse. Help- turing, which has the highest multiplier many different uses of their educa- ing them prepare to meet that chal- of any business venture—$1 of manu- tion and creativity. Capturing that lenge is critical. n facturing business creates an addi- message—STEM is fun!—is important.

As Group Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of Avon, Dr. Xiaochun Luo leads Global Research and Development and is responsible for developing and supporting the company’s worldwide product lines. She joined Avon in 1999 as Director for Global Hair Care and was promoted to Executive Director in May of 2001 and then Vice President of New Technology & New Product Innovation in December of 2002. Prior to joining Avon, Dr. Luo spent almost 10 years in Global R&D at the Procter & Gamble Company. She holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Purdue University. Dr. Luo and her husband live in the greater New York area, where they are raising their two sons.

Of what one initiative are you most about the wonders of science and Girls tend to follow the rules and be proud? helping people understand the real- more risk averse. However, to advance I’m truly proud of our ability at Avon world, tangible benefits of it in their in STEM, girls and boys need to be will- to convert scientific discoveries into own lives, their communities and in ing to be mischievous, break some tangible products that excite our society at large. rules, and challenge the status quo. Representatives and service global customers. We travel the globe meet- Second, these fields are fundamen- ing with world-renowned experts in What is your concept of mentor- tally about experimentation so I think ing and sponsorship of others for disciplines ranging from biomedical it’s important for senior STEM leaders STEM careers? research to optical science and then to encourage their teams to take It is the responsibility of STEM lead- incorporate their latest findings into risks. The nature of scientific explora- ers to do all we can to promote the innovative products to benefit con- tion means there are inevitably fail- importance of science and technol- sumers. That’s really very exciting to a ures, but we cannot punish people ogy. It is essential to expose students scientist—to see effort become real- for failure or we’ll never encourage early on to real-world science set- ity. One recent example that stands them to try new things. If scientists tings, such as laboratories and other out is our launch of ANEW Genics, don’t attempt the big things, then research facilities, so they can begin a skincare breakthrough that helps we’ll never have the “big ideas.” to make the all-important connec- women look up to 10 years younger tion between science and its tan- in just eight weeks. Genics was the re- What can we do to assure that gible applications. When we have sult of a multi-year journey in which there will be more women leaders “Take Your Children to Work Day” at Avon scientists discovered a way to in STEM? Avon Global R&D, we spend a lot of unleash the power of the so-called It’s great to see more and more time describing what all our differ- youth gene and create a revolution- women in STEM, but we still have a lot ent scientists here do. We try to open ary anti-aging product. of work to do. We need to highlight their eyes to all the possibilities. and elevate women in STEM so they can serve as role models for the next In the workplace, we need to main- What about STEM gives you passion? generation. That’s critical. tain career momentum by making Utilizing science and technology is sure STEM employees are well sup- the best way to surprise consumers. We also need to plant the STEM seed ported, developed and rewarded. Only science and technology can early. There’s still a misconception At Avon R&D, we recently re-engi- open new doors to give consumers that girls are not strong in science. So neered our technical career track for something they didn’t know they we need to build their confidence scientists after realizing the traditional wanted but love. That’s so satisfying! in their scientific abilities so they can Avon track didn’t properly acknowl- enjoy and succeed in STEM fields. This edge and reward the accomplish- What traits do senior leaders need means eliminating fear and doubt. ments and talents of scientists. It’s to effectively support and advance STEM today? a good motivator, and I’m glad we First, as senior leaders, we need to were able to make this happen. n be role models in sharing our passion

Named one of Fortune Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business for the past three years, Hudson leads operations with 2011 revenues of $14.4 billion and approximately 43,000 employees in six nations. She began her defense career after receiving her bachelor’s degree in systems engineering from the University of Florida. Her commitment, passion and dedication to our men and women in uniform and military families are evident in her service on the USO Worldwide Board of Governors and Blue Star Families Board of Directors.

Why do you believe STEM Education break free of this self-fulfilling prophe- What can we do to ensure more and Workforce are important to cy. One important way we can begin women leaders in STEM? our nation? to do this is by casting our recruiting The shortage of women leaders in Recently, there has been a lot of net more widely into more diverse this country extends far beyond STEM. concern about the U.S. slipping as talent pools where there are large In Thailand, three out of ten compa- an innovation leader due to waning segments of qualified people. nies have female CEOs. In China, the numbers of STEM graduates. From a figure is just under 20 percent. Here defense perspective, the problem is in the North America, that number more alarming. Technology and en- What principles do you, as a lead- drops to one in twenty. There is clear- gineering are the lifeblood of our in- er, apply to your professional and personal life to advance the STEM ly something at play beyond young dustry. A significant proportion of our cause? girls not being interested in science industry’s engineers are approach- I speak regularly at both industry and math. ing retirement age. At the same conferences and to children in our time, we see a declining number of schools. BAE Systems supports pro- In regards to STEM, one of the most U.S. youth pursuing STEM-related ca- grams ranging from NMSI to Reach important steps to ensure there are reers. That’s not just a problem for our Out and Read. Personally, I am ac- more women leaders is to ensure industry; it’s a problem for our coun- tively involved in the University of there are more women in the STEM try—so much so that DARPA has Florida School of Engineering, serve education pipeline in the first place. called the decline in STEM degrees a on boards for organizations such as To do that, we need to get all kids national security risk. the Smithsonian National Air and enthusiastic about STEM at an early Space Museum, and support efforts age. We need to hold the imagi- What traits do senior leaders need like Change the Equation. nation of young girls as they pass to effectively support and ad- through that critical middle school vance STEM today? My role as the first female CEO in a age when many lose interest. In high Despite mounting awareness of the historically male-dominated industry school, we need to continue to show problem, our society still tends to has given me a lot of visibility and af- young women the exciting careers subscribe to the same historical ste- forded me many opportunities to ad- to which a STEM education can lead. reotypes of what a STEM professional vance STEM education and diversity And, of course, we must hire, mentor looks like. For decades this has influ- and inclusion efforts. I mention D&I and promote them. n enced who we recruit, while simul- because I sincerely believe that har- taneously influencing who pursues nessing diversity (of all sorts) will be a STEM education in the first place. essential to strengthening our STEM Our leaders need to help our nation position here in the U.S.

Rebecca L. Lucore has directed Bayer Corporation’s, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education partnerships and flagship program Making Science Make Sense® (MSMS) since 2000. Ms. Lucore has worked with several school districts across the United States to assist them in implementing systemic science education reform and is an advocate for diversity and underrepresentation issues in STEM. She is Board President of Achieving Stu- dent Success through Excellence in Teaching (ASSET STEM Inc.) in Pittsburgh and serves as an advisory committee member for the National Governors Association’s STEM Center and Chairs the Di- versity and Underrepresentation Committee for Change the Equa- tion.

What traits do senior leaders need What about STEM gives you passion? Which woman leader do you most to effectively support and advance STEM professionals are on the front admire, and WHY . STEM today? lines of innovation. They develop the Dr. Jocelyn Bell Burnell, the Belfast- Senior leaders first need a firm under- new processes, products and tech- born physicist who, as a young grad- standing of just how important STEM nologies we use in everyday life— uate student in the field of radio is to our country’s success. They must whether it’s a new form of “green” astronomy at Cambridge University, also acknowledge that a lot of talent energy, a new method of delivering discovered pulsars in 1967. One of often times gets overlooked at best clean water to people in the devel- the major scientific discoveries of the and discouraged at worst. Leaders oping world, a new bridge that cuts 20th century, she was completely dis- need to understand just how critical our commuting time in half or a new missed by her professor at the outset, it is to bring all of the nation’s talent medicine that prevents heart disease. but she persisted when she noticed to the STEM table and then support a consistent blip in the data coming education programs that do just back from her telescope. Of course, that. And lastly, it’s absolutely critical Of what one initiative are you most proud? her professor went on to win a Nobel to provide inclusive learning environ- More than 17 years ago, Bayer spear- Prize for her discovery. When Jocelyn ments for everyone. headed a hands-on, inquiry-based was in high school, her parents had science education program to im- to fight to get her included in sci- What principles do you, as a lead- prove student learning in Pittsburgh, at ence courses. At that time, girls took er, apply to your professional and a time when new education initiatives home economics. But her parents personal life to advance the STEM prevailed, and she’s gone on to have cause? tended to fail within two years. It’s the STEM is all about the “3C’s”—curiosity, same time I started my career at Bayer a stellar career. For her awesome in- creativity and critical thinking. Most and I’ve watched as this organization tellect, her sheer tenacity and over- scientists and engineers don’t tackle known as ASSET STEM Education grew whelming sense of joy and humor, a problem by knowing the answer at from two school districts to hundreds you can’t help but admire Jocelyn the outset. It’s about using the 3C’s, of districts across Pennsylvania. Sev- Bell Burnell. n over and over again, if necessary, to enteen years later, it’s still around and arrive at the answer. I try to keep this helping prepare tens of thousands of in mind both professionally and per- children to be better learners and for sonally. As the mother of three young their role in the future workforce. And boys, I give myself permission to not 17 years later, I have an eight-year-old know all the answers to their ques- benefiting from the program. Nothing tions, but rather say to them “let’s find made me prouder than the day he out together.” brought home his ASSET science note- book to share with me.

Laurette Lahey is vice president of Engineering, Flight and Controls, for Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS), ensuring world-class technical integrity for BDS products and services, and engineering excellence in flight sciences and controls applications. Previously, Lahey was director of BDS Flight Engineering for tactical aircraft, tankers and transports, rotorcraft, space exploration spacecraft and satellites. She also led Boeing’s Systems Analysis and Integra- tion team for the 767 Tanker aircraft. Lahey began her career as an aerodynamics engineer supporting Boeing’s 737, 757 and 777 jetliners, JSTARS surveillance/radar aircraft, B-52 Stratofortress, C/ KC-135 Stratotanker, and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft.

What is your concept of mentor- What traits do senior leaders need and mentoring to women who have ing and sponsorship of others to effectively support and advance chosen STEM careers—to help them for STEM careers? STEM today? succeed in school, find balance be- Mentoring must start by engaging our Senior leaders in industry must be able tween having a family and career, youth early to inspire pursuit in STEM to articulate a sense of urgency and and create opportunity to learn and careers. Industry sponsorship can help be willing to partner with other industry, exercise leadership skills. educators translate theory into practi- community, and educational leaders cal application by shaping curricula to support and advance STEM. These and through direct engagement in the leaders must be champions for local What about STEM gives you passion? classroom. Science and robotic com- and national STEM initiatives through I concluded at an early age that petitions are outstanding means to personal engagement and by setting engineers and scientists were the get hands-on experience, instill excite- expectations for the employees they chief enablers of civilization, and ment, and gain confidence in pursuing lead to get involved in STEM initiatives. the thought of flight and space ex- a STEM career. ploration was thrilling. My personal inspiration was our nation’s journey What can we do to assure more Sustaining interest in STEM during the women leaders in STEM? to space—namely the Apollo and Vi- first two years of college is the next First, we have to develop a strong king missions. I was fortunate to have challenge; which can be addressed pipeline of women in STEM careers. a father who worked closely with en- through coaching from advisors, stu- Although this pipeline has grown gineers as an architect and industrial dent and industry mentors, and in- significantly in some occupations, designer and a mother who was an dustry sponsorship of projects. One college enrollment and graduation artist fascinated by astronomy and mutually-reinforcing form of inspira- data indicate slow if any growth for science, so I had plenty of encour- tion and mentoring is to have engi- disciplines such as aerospace, civil, agement to pursue my goal to be an neering students interact with K-12 electrical, and mechanical engineer- aerospace engineer. students through short-term coming since I graduated from college in I recognize now I had a unique learn- munity projects and/or tutoring. Ex- the mid-1980s. As noted earlier, spark- ing environment, and it is a tremen- periential learning during those initial ing an interest in STEM careers at an dous challenge to create and sustain years combined with industry expo- early age is essential to growing this that spark of interest from an early sure is also recommended to sustain pipeline. Providing visibility to women age through high school and college. interest and passion. leaders and their personal stories to For those of us in STEM careers, we aspiring STEM students and to those have an obligation to inspire the next early in their careers is needed to instill generation to take on the new chal- confidence and provide role models. lenges of our nation and civilization. n Most important is providing coaching

Savannah is the Chairman and CEO of The Bunengi Group, a company that operates in Infrastructure, Mining and Agriculture and is fully owned and operated by women.

Savannah has served on various boards including the largest reg- ulator boards in construction, water, finance, food and drug administration in Africa. She chairs the Bunengi Board and is director and shareholder of the largest construction company in Africa. Sa- vannah holds a degree in Finance and Broadcast Science from Bridgewater University in Massachusetts in the USA and an MBA from DeMontford University in the UK.

Why do you believe STEM Education What can we do to assure more and Workforce are important? women leaders in STEM? I believe that STEM education and We need to showcase STEM careers “We need workforce are important to the world to young girls who are still in gram- because this is the area where a lot mar and high school, so they under- to showcase of innovation will come from and as stand that these careers exist and a world that is struggling with declin- that women are more than able ing economies as well as employ- to take on them. We also have to STEM careers ment shrinkage, we need innovation coach and mentor women in junior to be the catalyst for the creation of professions to provide them with the to young girls new job profiles. capacity to work themselves up the career ladder. In South Africa there is What traits do senior leaders need an aggressive drive that there should who are still to effectively support and advance be 50% women representation in all STEM today? companies and career fields (at all • Open and forward thinking mind levels). There is also a country focus in grammar • Creative approach to strategy on STEM—this makes all our personal • Courage and company initiatives more sus- and high • Ability to communicate effectively tainable. school.” What principles do you, as a lead- What is your concept of mentor- er; apply to your professional and ing and sponsorship of others personal life to advance the STEM for STEM careers? cause? As we are heavily involved in oper- Training and access to opportunities. ating in STEM and we are a women Anyone can be trained to operate in owned and run group—we have the STEM environment as long as they focused our energies on providing have the right attitude and have ac- scholarships to college for women cess to opportunities. who are pursuing a career in STEM, we focus on recruiting mostly women in our business and we have a strong mentorship program where all senior women executives have to mentor junior ones as part of our mandatory Give Back Program. n

Jeanne McCaherty is Cargill Vice-President and Regional Director for North and South Americas Texturizing Solutions business. Jeanne currently has full responsibility for this business that manufactures, trades, and sells food ingredients that give finished food products texture. These ingredients include dairy cultures, food starch- es, pectins, seaweed extracts, xanthan gum, lecithin, and others. Jeanne joined Cargill’s Central Research as a project chemist and has held a variety of technical and business leadership roles in the company throughout her career.

Jeanne has a BS in Chemistry and Biology and a MS in Biochemistry.

Why do you believe STEM Education to sacrifice other aspects of their to assign individuals to new projects and Workforce are important to lives. Companies must have a culture or businesses to fill these gaps. This not our nation? in which it is okay to choose a senior only is motivating for the employees A STEM education provides a solid leadership path and also be able to but also ensures Cargill is maximizing foundation that is critical to compete balance other aspects of their lives. the value these employees can bring in the global marketplace. STEM edu- to the company. n cation helps drive technology advances in new product development What about STEM gives you passion? and allows new business growth. I’m passionate about better serving When applied to corporate oppor- our customers through the applica- tunities, technology can also reduce tion of new technology. I love to be “…a STEM costs to keep existing businesses stay involved in the creation and com- competitive. In the end, a STEM edu- mercialization of new products that cation is critical to generate a work- bring differentiation to our custom- education force that will create new business ers. This makes our customers more and ensure the competitiveness of competitive and ultimately makes is critical to our existing corporations. Cargill more successful. Additionally, I love solving complex problems using technology. Analytical advanc- generate a What traits do senior leaders need to effectively support and advance es have helped us solve problems STEM today? in ways we never thought possible It is critical for a company’s senior even a few years ago in our products workforce leaders to truly embrace technology and our manufacturing processes. and recognize that it is a driver to ef- And the technology continues to get that will ficiency, growth, and innovation. In better and better every year. addition, it is important for leaders to create new provide a forum for talent develop- How is your company innovating ment and growth so they can retain to promote STEM? top STEM employees. Proper recog- Cargill has applied a very disciplined business.” nition and incentives for STEM con- career development approach that tributors are also important to have helps our employees define their sustainable, robust programs. career path. In the STEM workforce, a dual ladder allows employees to What can we do to assure more determine a leadership track or an women leaders in STEM? individual contributor track. Employ- As leaders, we need to provide an ees determine their career goals environment in which women feel and gaps in skills or experiences to that they can contribute, grow, de- achieve these goals. Overall work- velop and succeed, without having force planning tools are then applied

As CTO, Padmasree Warrior helps define Cisco’s technology strategy and works closely with the senior executive team and Board of Directors to drive innovation across the company. As an evangelist for what’s possible, she pushes Cisco to stretch beyond its current capabilities, not just in technology, but also in its strategic partnerships and new business models. In her role as SVP Engineering, Warrior co-leads Cisco’s Engineering organization alongside SVP, Engineering, Pankaj Patel. Together, they set the vision and strategy for the organization, as well as lead a team of 22,000 engineers to execute on the group’s strategic priorities. Warrior focuses on core switching, collaboration, data center/virtualization and cloud computing, as well as architectures for business transformation.

Why do you believe STEM Education What principles do you, as a lead- What is your concept of mentor- and Workforce are important to er; apply to your professional and ing and sponsorship of others for our nation? personal life to advance the STEM STEM careers? Math & science education is foun- cause? • Coach – share experiences dational to innovation across many I lead technology and engineering • Speak publicly to women in STEM industries. Having a strong STEM for a technology company, Cisco fields education and workforce focus will and Cisco STEM is my profession! I speak at schools and universities to continue to drive competitive edge What about STEM gives you passion? encourage students to pursue STEM for the U.S. in creating new industries Curiosity is fundamental to many education. I also work to influence and driving growth in the industry. things in life. policy on STEM

What traits do senior leaders need to effectively support and advance What can we do to assure more STEM today? women leaders in STEM? • Know the importance of STEM • Role models • Be advocates for STEM • Remove barriers for careers • Flexibility in integrating family and work

“Having a strong STEM education and workforce focus will continue to drive competitive edge for the U.S. in creating new industries and driving growth in the industry.”

Michele Kang is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cogno- sante. She is a visionary in health information technology and applies her experience to grow companies, promote entrepreneurship and achieve operational excellence for Cognosante. Prior to founding Cognosante in 2008, Kang led the growth of Northrop Grumman’s Health Solutions business. Kang was a management consultant and turned around underperforming businesses and executed profitable growth strategies for Fortune 500 companies. She received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Univer- sity of Chicago and a master’s degree in Public and Private Man- agement from the Yale School of Management.

Why do you believe STEM Education What about STEM gives you passion? What principles do you, as a lead- and Workforce are important to As the founder and CEO of Cog- er, apply to your professional and our nation? personal life to advance the STEM nosante, a dynamic and growing While young girls and boys use tech- cause? health IT company headquartered in nology every day to communicate, One of my most important roles as McLean, VA, I am passionate about play video games, download and lis- CEO is to motivate employees and technology and am grateful for the ten to music, their interest in majoring to provide opportunities to help them opportunities I have been afforded in STEM—science, technology,—has find new and exciting ways to con- by pursuing a career in a STEM field. steadily declined over the past de- tribute to the business. I work to en- In order for Cognosante and other cade. Fewer students are enrolling in sure everyone knows the unique work companies in the health IT field to computer science and graduating and life experiences they bring to the grow and be successful, we need with computer science degrees. If company are valued and are mak- more ‘minds on health’ and more this trend continues, the technology ing a difference. I believe it is critical students to pursue a STEM education industry will only be able to fill half its for employees to know they are ac- to help address some of the major available jobs with candidates with complishing something exciting and challenges facing the health services computer science bachelor’s de- meaningful and to understand the industry. grees from U.S. universities, according important role they play every day to the National Center for Women in in helping our customers overcome Technology. their challenges, solve their problems and fulfill their missions. n

“…we need more ‘minds on health’ and more students to pursue a STEM education to help address some of the major challenges facing the health services industry.”

CommuniCard LLC provides solutions in education and healthcare for the America’s rising generation. Sylvia has served as an executive for several Fortune 100 companies including IBM, DELL and Apple. She started her career literally as a rocket scientist at Jet Propulsion Labs. Sylvia was recently named by President Obama to the White House Commission for Educational Excellence for Hispanics. In September 2011, Sylvia was honored by the Government of Mexico by receiving the Ohtli award, one of its most prestigious civil rights recognitions. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of the USA and the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. She lives in Austin, TX where the Austin Statesman named her as one of Austin’s Heroes. .

Why do you believe STEM Education ens America by diversifying our work- an engineer and is a highlight of a and Workforce are important to force and increasing the pipeline of STEM career. Creating a product or our nation? STEM talent. solution or solving a problem is what In the 21st century, the ability to cre- excites me about being an engineer. ate and produce technological innovation is absolutely essential for What can we do to assure more the well being of our citizenry and women leaders in STEM? Of what one initiative are you most To increase the number of women in for our national security interests. The proud? STEM, we have to start by encourag- The initiative that I am most proud of countries with the most scientists and ing young women students to pursue is using my systems and process abili- engineers will be able to lead by STEM careers. Organizations, like the ties to create some of the nation’s creating the jobs of the future. It is Girl Scouts, who have a reach in all largest educational mobilization in America’s best interest to have its zip codes in the USA, can support the campaigns for America’s rising gen- citizens trained and educated to be efforts to introduce STEM careers to eration. In 6 years, we have reached able to provide and secure its na- girls and to help them see that it is a over 181,000 people and distributed tional resources and interests. great opportunity for them in college over 160,000 books. The innovation of and as a career. Having schools in- the mobilization campaign is based How are women and minorities im- clude efforts that are more inclusive on applying engineering process skills portant to STEM careers? of girls in STEM activities will help girls to a bring together community part- Women and America’s rising genera- see that STEM is an option for them. ners, educational institutions and the tion of youth make up more than 50% rapidly shifting population of students of the workforce. It is absolutely vital and their families in entirely new ways that we utilize the capacity and ca- What about STEM gives you passion? that create lasting change. It’s been pabilities of the brightest and best of The ability to create, design, produce heartwarming and extremely gratify- all of our population, including wom- and solve problems is one of the key ing to see parents become more in- en and the rising generation of youth. aspects of an innovative society and volved in their child’s education and People, from all walks of life, bring culture. STEM careers are at the fore- for students to learn about STEM and their own vitality and unique per- front of solving some of society’s most other careers. n spective to solutions. Having women vexing issues and problems. Working and America’s rising generation of to problem solve challenges is one youth select STEM careers strength- of the most exciting aspects of being

Dr. Sharon L. Hays, Vice President, Office of Science and Engineer- ing at CSC, leads a team focused on the creation of business opportunities in the emerging climate change, energy and sustainability market. Before joining CSC, Dr. Hays served in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as a deputy to the President’s Science Advisor. Earlier in her career, she worked on Capitol Hill, serving in several senior staff positions in the House of Representatives. Dr. Hays received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Stanford University and holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.

Why do you believe STEM work- nology. Too many young women shy sionment that many Ph.D. students in force and education are impor- away from studying in a STEM field the life sciences were feeling at the tant to the nation? because they think it locks them into time. Their disenchantment stemmed Science and technology will con- a technical career. Nothing could be from the fact that their career expec- tinue to be drivers of economic further from the truth—a STEM back- tations did not align with the realities growth. To remain competitive in ground is excellent preparation for of the academic job market, which an age of increasing globalization, leadership in careers from across the had tightened considerably since the nation will depend upon scien- spectrum. When I decided to pursue they had embarked on their gradu- tists, engineers, mathematicians and a non-academic career after get- ate training. The report that I wrote technologists who can generate the ting my Ph.D., some of the professors on my findings gave voice to the stu- innovative discoveries that will drive I had studied with made it clear they dents’ concerns and got the atten- the economy of the future. Science thought I had “wasted” my graduate tion of policymakers in Washington, and engineering will also be the key training. I disagree; while I’m not a DC. to solving many of our planet’s most practicing research scientist, I use my pressing problems, whether it is dis- STEM training every time I apply the covering cures for deadly diseases, What about STEM gives you passion? problem solving skills that were honed developing economically practical My STEM training gave me the abil- during my rigorous scientific training. clean energy solutions, or finding ity to approach seemingly intrac- When we imply that training in a STEM ways to better protect our troops table problems as puzzles that can field leads only to certain jobs, we’re from harm on the battlefield. be solved with the right application sending the wrong message, and of ingenuity and perseverance. Even deterring many of today’s students— though I am no longer a practicing What can we do to assure more some of whom might otherwise be- women leaders in STEM? scientist, I find myself using my STEM come the field’s future leaders—from It might sound counter-intuitive, but training to “think like a scientist” in embarking on STEM-related studies. one of the ways we can bring more many situations. I am passionate in women into the STEM pipeline is to my belief that pursuing an education demonstrate to them that pursu- Of what one initiative are you most in a STEM subject can lead to profes- proud? ing an education in a STEM field will sional fulfillment in diverse—and per- When I was in graduate school I initi- give them the skills to succeed in any haps unexpected—fields. n ated and led an effort to understand professional endeavor—including and document the sense of disillu- careers outside of science and tech-

Adriana (Andi) Karaboutis is Dell’s Vice President and Global CIO, responsible for managing an efficient and innovative global IT enterprise focused on technology breakthroughs for the company and its customers. Prior to her appointment in 2011, Ms. Karaboutis was Dell’s vice president of IT supporting the product groups, manufacturing, procurement and supply chain operations. Previous to Dell, Ms. Karaboutis spent over 20 years at Ford Motor Company and General Motors in various global IT and business operations leadership positions. Ms. Karaboutis received a B.S. in Computer Science as a Merit Scholar from Wayne State University, and has completed the accelerated Marketing Strategy Program at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

Why do you believe STEM Education Sharing our real experiences around porting the growth of women and and Workforce are important to what can be accomplished is not minorities in STEM careers and foster our nation? only enriching but provides young an environment of education and The nation that masters how to in- minds something tangible to aspire business application in unison. To fo- novate faster and better is a nation to. Real challenges, wins, losses and cus on STEM education is good, to that is poised to succeed. Given that, accomplishments can be very inspir- partner it with business/industry focus and the fact that 15 out of the 20 ing when they are conveyed on a is great. fastest growing occupations (per U.S. first-hand basis. In addition to provid- Department of Labor) involves STEM ing time for mentoring, senior leaders competencies indicates that a STEM Of what one initiative are you most need to get actively engaged with enabled workforce is critical for in- proud? schools and educators to provide As a past president of the Michigan novation and success. As we look to extracurricular programs that dem- Council of Women in Technology Asia and Europe, we see a strength- onstrate how textbook knowledge (MCWT), I watched an organization ening of math and sciences while is applied in the business world and of extremely motivated women and our college entry scores show that how it is at the core of transformation technology sponsors provide time on average, less than 50% of our stu- and innovation in most industries. and funds through our foundation dents are truly prepared for college to running summer camps, science in math and less than 30% in science. competitions, and provide college If we further look at the statistics for What can we do to assure more scholarships and mentoring opportu- women and minorities, they are even women leaders in STEM? Be an example ourselves. Share our nities for girls and women showing an more sobering. If we don’t make this story of how STEM was the founda- interest in science, math and tech- a priority for our nation, we will find tion for our success. We need to help nology. To watch elementary school ourselves challenged economically build confidence in women and girls build robots out of Legos and put and socially. demonstrate how science, math and them in motion was hugely reward- technology is now at the core of ev- ing. These programs helped fuel and What traits do senior leaders need erything we do. As one example, the strengthen the confidence of girls to effectively support and advance STEM today? digital environment is ubiquitous and and women and taught them to not It is critical for senior leaders to pro- that environment is based on STEM. be intimidated by careers in technol- vide mentoring and coaching op- We should have educators partner ogy and sciences. n portunities in support of building STEM with the many professional organiza- strength at all levels of education. tions across the country that are sup-

Janet Foutty is the National Managing Director for the 16,000 strong Deloitte Consulting US Technology practice. In this role Janet leads Deloitte’s technology business across advisory, implementation and sustainment services, with professionals in the US, India and Mexico. She is a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of Deloitte Consulting and is chairperson of the Deloitte Consulting India Private Ltd Board of Directors. Janet sponsors Deloitte’s Women in Technology group and in the community she is a member of The Chicago Civic Alliance Board and the Chicago Metropolitan YWCA Board.

What can we do to assure more the best decisions for their own spe- Of what one initiative are you most women leaders in STEM? cific situation. Be selfish and bold on proud? Regardless of gender, as leaders in this front. The system is there to help! Our Women in Technology (WIT) pro- business, we should be doing every- gram has grown significantly in the thing we can to encourage more Work the networks more than casu- last few years and I am exception- women to build careers in any of ally. With the instant and always-on ally proud of the team’s accomplish- the STEM fields. To that end, over the communication channels we have ments. The work of the all-volunteer years, I have developed a few rec- at our disposal, we are more con- WIT team each year culminates in ommendations that cut across sci- nected than ever before (especially a day-long international program ence, technology, engineering and true for technology-types). Social that promotes the attracting, retain- mathematics. media is an effective means of keeping, and developing of women in our ing women connected to prospects, profession. I believe in, and have personally ben- openings and development oppor- efitted from, active mentoring. I think tunities. In 2011, we spent the day discussing that leaders have a responsibility to the power and use of an individual’s share their experience, insights, and Finally, I believe that encouraging network and strategies for utilizing it to networks with those coming up. The and working with high school and strengthen and develop our careers. inspiration I received from those who college women in the sciences, On April 28, 2012, we will spend the took the time to spend with me both on mathematics and engineering fields day discussing effective approaches their journey and guiding me through can only help drive more and more and tactics for making the most of mine was (and still is!) invaluable. into the degrees that will pay off in the many social networks. the future—for them and for our busi- Current leaders need to work closely nesses. I personally spend significant I have heard from a great many of with their Human Resources organi- time with young college women and the participants who tell me that the zations to make policies more adapt- it is highly energizing and our future! WIT program has truly made a differ- able and enlightened for career/life ence in their careers and I take great balance. If there is one question I re- If there is to be a STEM worker short- pride in the very visible results across ceive more than any other as I talk age in the future, I suggest the answer our practice. n to women in the STEM workforce, it is (and the workforce) is out there—we “How do I manage it all?” I tell them just need to double down on our ef- that it is possible, but I also advise forts to encourage, engage, and em- them to use every benefit available power them—and there’s no better and work within the system to make time to start than today.

Susan leads Disney Technology Solutions and Services, delivering technology capabilities that enable business segment strategies while achieving enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. She is additionally accountable for company wide information technology policy and strategy including information security and technology risk management. Susan joined Disney in 2008 following a 12 year career at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where she served as CIO and VP of Global Shared Servic- es . Susan began her career at CSX Corporation where she spent 11 years in operations research and IT. She currently serves on the Board of Miss Hall’s School in Pittsfield, MA.

What traits do senior leaders need was permitted to focus on my studies What about STEM gives you passion? to effectively support and advance and encouraged to pursue science The opportunities for woman who STEM today? and math without the peer and have capabilities and STEM train- Aside from the obvious benefits of social pressure that many kids are ing are huge, particularly in software having highly trained and qualified faced with today. We need to cel- engineering. Girls and woman bring employees and cast members in the ebrate STEM accomplishments as we a different perspective to complex STEM disciplines—something that is would athletic, artistic or commercial problems. Software engineering is essential to our company—the in- achievements. about looking at desired value, ac- creased capability in critical think- tions and capabilities and translating ing skills and the ability to make data them into discrete and solvable chal- and fact based decisions are an im- What can we do to assure more lenges and opportunities. Then, they portant differentiator. women leaders in STEM? STEM allows focused, result-oriented need to be applied to software de- training and education. This builds sign disciplines to remove complexi- What principles do you, as a lead- confidence, self-assurance and pro- ties. It is exciting and, as a career, very er; apply to your professional and rewarding. We do not have enough personal life to advance the STEM vides a solid foundation for woman. cause? We need to be more aggressive in girls and young women being trained Advocacy and involvement. We showing girls and young woman role or working in the field and I want to need to help kids recognize that models and highlighting stories of change that. Many of us who have STEM areas are cool. The stereotypes successful leaders. Creating active come up through technology organi- regarding top STEM students and networking and internship opportu- zations are working to raise the level professionals are slowly changing. nities is also essential in allowing in- of dialog on this topic and apply time, I was fortunate to be educated in a dividuals to learn and practice their energy and resources to make a dif- single-gender environment where I skills in constructive environments. ference. n

“We need to help kids recognize that STEM areas are cool”.

As director of global STEM initiatives for Discovery Education, Dr. Cindy Moss designs, develops and implements initiatives to inspire students’ curiosity in STEM. Prior to joining Discovery Education, Dr. Moss was director of STEM for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and taught high school biology and chemistry. Among her many achievements, she was recognized with a Milken National Educa- tor Award. Dr. Moss holds a bachelor›s degree in zoology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, master’s degree in science from Syracuse University and doctorate in science curriculum and instruction from the Curtin Institute of Technology in Perth, Western Australia.

Why do you believe STEM education how they are promoting STEM and How is your company innovating and workforce are important to find ways to partner to improve STEM to promote STEM? our nation? education. Senior leaders need to Discovery Education is a division STEM education is critical to the future be willing to listen to district leaders of Discovery Communications, the of our country and world because it about the obstacles that educators leading non-fiction media company provides opportunities for students to face and be willing to help trouble- in the world. With unparalleled ac- learn to collaborate, innovate and shoot ways to overcome those ob- cess to the world’s premiere educa- develop critical thinking skills. Busi- stacles. tional media, Discovery Education nesses of all types are searching for delivers digital content and a variety employees who can communicate, of learning experiences and initia- collaborate, use technological tools What is your concept of mentor- tives to get students excited about effectively and possess a variety of ing and sponsorship of others for STEM careers? STEM. Discovery also encourages problem solving skills. Building STEM As a high school teacher for 20 years teachers, students and parents to literacy among America’s next gen- and a director of STEM education for see STEM as a potential career path. eration of leaders is critical to meet 9 years, I know that students need to Discovery Education’s resources en- the technology challenges that lie see people who resemble them in able students to travel the globe ahead, prepare students for tomor- a career, to help them believe they without leaving their classrooms and row’s careers and help our nation could pursue that option. As a class- interact with thought leaders in STEM. compete in a global economy. room teacher, I developed partner- The resources also help ensure that ships with businesses to bring STEM all students, regardless of their zip What traits do senior leaders need professionals into the school to meet code, can have a high quality STEM to effectively support and advance with students and build relationships education. Additionally, Discovery STEM today? with them. As a district level STEM Education provides research-based The most important trait for senior leader, I started virtual field trips with strategies and professional develop- leaders to possess is the willingness local STEM companies to provide ment to teachers and school admin- to take ownership for the quality of opportunities for teachers to deliver istrators to empower them to provide STEM education in their region. Adults STEM learning experiences to their the highest quality STEM education. tend to think that school today is like students. Through business partner- Discovery also helps teachers cel- the school they attended, and as a ships and virtual field trips, students ebrate and communicate their suc- result they may not question whether have the opportunity to see the vari- cesses in STEM to motivate others to science teaching is occurring. Senior ety of careers available in STEM and innovate in their classrooms. n business leaders need to meet with that people of all backgrounds and school district senior staff to discuss genders can be successful in STEM.

Ellen Kullman, 56, is the 19th executive to lead the company in 210 years of DuPont history.

She is a member of U.S. President Barack Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, where she co-authored the Council’s recommendations on education and workforce skills. She is co-chair of the National Academy of Engineering Committee on Changing the Conversation: From Research to Action. She is on the board of trustees of Tufts University and the board of overseers at Tufts Uni- versity School of Engineering.

Why do you believe STEM Education need to get involved and be collab- Our future depends on a workforce and Workforce are important to orative and work with parents, teach- with a strong STEM background. So it our nation? ers, schools and government to help is personal and professional pleasure The backbone of America’s econ- address this important challenge for for me to work on STEM. And it is fun omy is innovation and the heart of America. We also need to be cre- when you see that light bulb go off innovation is science. Engineers are ative in our efforts. Today’s students and you know you’ve helped some- problem solvers that make good have different ways of communicat- one see STEM in a different way. ideas into realities. And technology ing and different priorities. We need helps us drive innovations with speed to listen to them and learn how we and adaptability. From astronauts Of what one initiative you are most can best reach them. Because at the to social media, from Kevlar® to the proud? end of the day, we need them to be- I can’t pick a favorite. I am personally NFL—STEM careers are everywhere. lieve and care that STEM education proud of the work we did for President At DuPont, we are working to address is important to our future workforce Obama’s Jobs Council to help crys- three big challenges facing society and national competitiveness. The talize how a child’s strong education- today: 1. How to fulfill the nutritional path to STEM education starts early, al background can connect them to needs of a growing population, 2. before kindergarten, and we need to the jobs of today and tomorrow, and How to increase the availability of al- engage throughout the education to put forward recommendations for ternative energy and 3. How to pro- process, not just at the college level. the public and private sectors to im- tect people and the environment. prove the STEM pipeline in America. We will do this with STEM know-how. It At DuPont, we have been a support- is how America will remain competi- What about STEM gives you passion? ive of education and the evolution tive and how DuPont will continue to It’s an area where I know I can make a of education as new methods and deliver solutions. difference. I have three children and I’ve seen them follow their interests. content are developed since our There is nothing more fun than help- founding in 1802. Today I’m proud What traits do senior leaders need of what we do for students and how to effectively support and advance ing them work toward their dreams. STEM today? Helping students to see the excite- we help teachers teach through in- Many leaders have STEM back- ment of science and engineering quiry based curriculum, seminars and grounders so it’s easy to start with and pursue it is equally rewarding. I learning experiences. n what we know—how we use STEM have the great honor of leading one in our lives. But we also need to help of the oldest science-based manu- students see how versatile STEM is. We facturing companies in the world.

Dr. Sharon Frazee, vice president, Research and Analysis at Express Scripts, leads research that helps make the use of prescription drugs safer and more affordable. Prior to Express Scripts, Dr. Frazee led clinical and outcomes research for companies including Wal- greens, Take Care Health Systems, and Landacorp. She was an instructor at North Carolina State University and provided evaluation research for various state and local government agencies before joining the private sector. Dr. Frazee earned her doctorate at North Carolina State University and an MPH from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health.

Why do you believe STEM Education Rigorous scientific analysis can help nontraditional subjects for girls. They and Workforce are important to us allocate resources most effectively, suggested books and helped me dis- our nation? determine the effectiveness of solu- covered how fascinating these sub- Our industry is rooted in science, tions and even save lives. jects could be. technology, engineering and mathematics. Take away any one of those They set me on a path where I found What about STEM gives you passion? and we fail. Many other emerging in- a world beyond my small hometown. I grew up in a working class neighbor- dustries have STEM as a cornerstone I was the first person in my family to hood in upstate New York. I went to a for their workforce. Continued innova- go to college, the first to finish an ad- small Catholic school on a scholarship. tion to address the great challenges vanced degree and so on. in healthcare requires a commitment I was introduced there to the world of to STEM. science and math and it opened my For two years in a row my team has eyes to what was possible. judged the 4th, 6th and 8th grade science fair at a local school and have What principles do you apply to In sixth grade science class, we dis- your professional and personal hosted a celebration for the top win- sected a cow. Sounds strange nowa- life to advance the STEM cause? ners each class at the Express Scripts days, but in a rural farming community, Two principles are critical to me: In- Research and New Solutions Lab. Many you needed to understand how things tegrity and a passion to find practical of them were young girls from under- worked, including the animals. In applications of science to solve real- privileged backgrounds who hap- math, we learned probability by look- life challenges. Scientific and person- pened to think science was pretty cool, ing at the how many eggs chickens al integrity is critical—compromise on kind of like me. For them to succeed, we would produce and what proportion that and the entire field of science, need to give them passion for learning, of female chicks would hatch. Our technology, engineering and math- encourage them especially as other teachers made math and science ematics suffers. After that is passion to interests compete for their attention, relevant to us, using examples we all find real solutions, practical solutions and provide them with opportunities understood as part of our rural life. that make a difference in the world. I to apply what they have learned. The started in academia and spent years I’m passionate today about STEM be- best part about working with these kids working on integrating theories—very cause my teachers and other men- was seeing them connect the dots and “ivory tower” stuff that was interesting tors have helped me apply STEM in learn how their interest in math and sci- but for me, science really came alive a practical way. It’s part of my every- ence could lead to an exciting future; when you applied it to practical prob- day life and not just because I work in one where they could have a better lems. When I was able to take theory, a scientific organization. It’s because life and help the people around them. combine it use tools like geomapping it was made relevant early on. They saw the practical side of math and statistical and predictive model- and science. One girl said she was going to help solve real problems such ing to go home and tell her grandma as crime, unhealthy behaviors and How do we get more women in- why she needed to take her medi- selecting the right people for health- volved in STEM? My teachers encouraged me, even cine. When we add passion to curiosity, care interventions, my passion for ap- though science and math were amazing things happen. n plied science took on new meaning.

Barbara Hulit joined Fluke Corporation in 2005 as President, the first woman chief executive in company history. She was appointed a Danaher Group Executive in 2008 and Growth & Innovation leader in 2011. Prior to Fluke, Ms. Hulit was a Partner with The Boston Con- sulting Group. Other previous roles include sales and marketing with Noxell, PepsiCo and MCA. Ms. Hulit serves on the boards of the Pacific Science Center, Partnership for Learning and Washing- ton STEM Center. She earned her MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern and BBA in Marketing from the University of Texas.

Why do you believe STEM is impor- What can we do to assure more Of what one initiative are you most tant to the nation? women leaders in STEM? proud? Our nation is woefully unprepared The single most important thing we The Washington STEM Center. Too of- to sustain the innovation that has can do is make sure that girls know, ten in dealing with tough issues like made us a world leader. Innovation from an early age, that they can suc- STEM education, constituents spend depends on both our current and ceed in STEM fields. STEM research more energy in blaming others than future workforce possessing solid fun- conclusively shows that by their in trying to drive improvements. The damentals in science, math and the graduating year of high school, only WA STEM Center evolved out of the other skills that support technology 10% of women are interested in STEM Washington Roundtable, a consor- and engineering. And yet, we lag far fields, compared to 35% of men. If tium of business leaders, and the behind other countries in STEM pro- the window of opportunity and inter- business community’s desire to have ficiencies and graduation rates. Of est closes early, then the answer has a more active advocacy role in solv- the 174,000 science and engineer- to be a collaborative mentorship ef- ing education and workforce training doctorates awarded worldwide fort between families and educators ing issues. The STEM Center brings in 2006, only 17% were earned by and between government and em- together a trifecta of education, United States citizens. In Washington ployers. It’s so fundamental. Women community and business leaders to State, our strong recovery from the are just as capable of STEM as men, help accelerate STEM education. recession was in large part due to but we are losing almost half of our We’re not just talking about the is- our strength in science, new tech- potential STEM workforce before we sues, we’re actually doing something nologies and engineering. Think of all even start. How can we compete if about it. Washington STEM has al- that Microsoft, Boeing and Amazon we’re losing half of our talent base? ready seeded millions of dollars into have accomplished. Right now, these We need a collective effort in early the teaching community to spur in- businesses have the ability to create childhood education to help girls novation and drive results that can high-quality products and services understand it’s OK to be good at sci- ultimately be shared and leveraged that drive consumption. But to sustain ence and math, it’s OK to assert your- into the broader education effort. I’m that growth, by 2018, 67% of all jobs self, it’s OK to be smarter than boys. proud to be a part of an effort that’s in Washington State will require some We have to try harder to stop girls having impact in STEM education, an postsecondary training beyond high from opting out of STEM fields before area that’s critically important to all school, and even though student par- they even understand the potential, of us, to our kids and to our future. n ticipation in STEM subjects is higher in or the consequences. Washington than the national average, we are still not creating enough graduates to meet demand.

GE Home & Business Solutions is an $8.5B business that includes ap- pliances, lighting and intelligent platforms. AS CIO, Begley is responsible for GE’s Information Technology organization and co-leads GE’s Software Council. She also leads GE’s Sourcing Council and is a member of GE’s Corporate Executive Council. Begley joined GE in 1988 and progressed through leadership roles including vice president, GE Corporate Audit Staff and president and CEO for several GE businesses including GE FANUC Automation, Transpor- tation, Plastics, and Enterprise Solutions.Begley graduated from the University of Vermont. She and her husband have three daughters.

Why do you believe STEM Education What is your concept of mentor- What about STEM gives you passion? and Workforce are important to ing and sponsorship of others Each time I visit the school in Cleve- our nation? for STEM careers? land, I am energized to see the stu- With the U.S. ranked 17th in Science Mentoring is something in which dents applying their knowledge and and 25th in Math among 34 industri- all leaders should participate. We bringing ideas to life. It is great to alized countries, it is critical to con- should encourage students to pursue see the students get excited in one tinue to focus on STEM education. STEM careers, as these careers are of their unique capstone projects or This will help increase our competi- the foundation of business and inno- working in the MIT Fabrication Lab, tiveness and improve the talent that vation. The best way to help students the first High School “Fab Lab” in the makes up our workforce. For GE, inno- gain a better understanding of their country. By doing the work versus just vation is at the core of everything we career options is by seeing these jobs reading about it, the students are do and STEM careers are crucial to in action. In collaboration with MC- benefitting from hands on experi- our success. 2STEM, GE Lighting works to provide ence and actually applying knowl- students the knowledge and exper- edge to solve real world problems. What traits do senior leaders need tise in these fields by partnering them to effectively support and advance with employee volunteers who serve STEM today? as buddies and mentors and who Of what one initiative are you most proud? Senior leaders should think about provide insight and expose them to I am proud of the STEM schools and STEM advancement as we do busi- educational pathways and career their success. While excelling STEM ness growth—what can we do to opportunities available. MC2STEM schools are located all across the drive continuous improvement and High School gives students exposure country, I take particular pride in the ensure that we are achieving the to the real-world work environment fact that MC2STEM High School is lo- results we need. For example, MC- and culture through hands on experi- cated on our GE Lighting Nela Park 2STEM High School in Cleveland, OH ence. Our GE volunteers work directly campus. This is the first known high is a product of GE and the commu- with the students through tutoring, a school, let alone STEM school, to be nity thinking outside of the box and buddy program, job shadowing and located on a corporate campus. We taking an innovative approach to a simulated New Product Introduc- are working to give students first-hand education. As a result, we have the tion project developed and taught experience and exposure to the real- first STEM school in the country em- by employees. bedded in GE Lighting’s Nela Park world work environment and culture. Campus. Our GE employees collaborate with MC2STEM staff and students to provide current and real ideas and expertise to project-based learning. n

Susan J . Crockett, Ph .D ., is Vice President and Senior Technology Officer for Health and Nutrition at General Mills where she leads the Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition. She is responsible for health and nutrition strategy, regulatory affairs, nutrition research and health professional communication. Crockett completed a doctorate in Epidemiology and is a registered dietitian and was Dean of the College for Human Development at Syracuse University from 1990 to 1999. She chairs the Board of Directors of the International Food Information Council and is a member of the Food Forum at the National Academy of Sciences.

Of what one initiative are you most the whole company began gradu- STEM disciplines. Good leaders devel- proud? ally converting to the FUSE work ap- op people, organizations and them- I am most proud of my leadership in proach. selves. They inspire and motivate General Mills that supports flexibility others by providing positive feed- for the staff of scientists I lead, most of In addition to FUSE, the Bell Institute back, setting aggressive goals and whom are female. The Bell Institute of honors all requests for part-time work clear priorities. They add value with Health and Nutrition (BIHN) was the and we’re the only function in the superior expertise, but humbly give first group in our company to adopt company to do so. I’m proud of my credit to more junior scientists for their a future-of-work model we call Flex- leadership in flexible work approach- accomplishments. They connect to ible User Shared Environment (FUSE). es because all of the scientists on my the outside world, form strong inter- The model relies on trust-based man- team are more productive as a result, nal networks and encourage inno- agement and allows people to work our attrition rate is close to zero, and vation and change. Above all, great efficiently from anywhere. And, while people aren’t motivated to drop leaders must engender trust at all it not only about working from home, out when they have small children. levels and demonstrate unquestion- when people decide to do that, or I believe that flexibility is one key to able integrity. Being able to demon- when they work anywhere removed allowing women (and men) to suc- strate all of these traits requires that from our primary office location, ceed and climb the career ladder senior leaders must devote time and they have all of the technology tools in science, technology, engineering energy to developing themselves. needed to be efficient. When the and mathematics fields. This is true because their leadership BIHN converted to FUSE, evaluation behavior and the role modeling they showed that collaboration improved What traits do senior leaders need provide for others are essential to de- 58%, decision speed by 42%, flexibility to effectively support and advance veloping others. n by 54% and productivity by 55%. Peo- STEM today? ple also reported significantly greater Senior leaders must continually work satisfaction with work-life balance. to hone their own leadership skills so After the BIHN piloted FUSE in 2006 they can provide support and men- and the evaluation was so positive, toring for more junior scientists in

“Good leaders develop people, organizations and themselves.”

Sherry is responsible for client satisfaction, service delivery, and growth for IT services across the intelligence community. Covell joined Harris in 1995 and most recently served as vice president of Talent Man- agement, responsible for corporate-wide recruiting, leadership and organizational development, and organizational effectiveness. Pre- vious roles at Harris included VP of Business Development for national programs in the Government Communications Systems division, director of Business Development in the proprietary business, and director of Programs for the wireless products group. Prior to joining Harris, Covell held technical, engineering and analyst positions developing and integrating communications systems in support of U.S. government customers, and was a senior staff member with both the MITRE Corporation and Johns Hopkins University.

What traits do senior leaders need counseling to females who may be How is your company innovating to effectively support and advance unaware of the opportunities that to promote STEM? STEM today? a STEM education can open up for To motivate and inspire our nation’s Senior leaders must recognize the im- them. Conducting information ses- youth to study math and science and portance of promoting STEM across sions and workshops, led by success- position them for successful careers all facets of their life, both personally ful women leaders, provides a forum in technical fields, Harris has estab- and professionally. As advocates for for the young females to ask ques- lished, supported and participated STEM, senior leaders must be com- tions and learn more about all of in many educational and mentor- fortable with speaking to the chal- the possibilities that can result from a ing programs. Many of our employ- lenges and rewards of an education STEM education and career path. ees, including executives, work with and career in these fields. They must local schools and youth programs encourage students and young ca- that Harris supports as mentors and reer professionals to seek out careers Who is your STEM role model and tutors to help promote our platform in STEM and discuss the importance why? As one of only a handful of female of education. Our Women in Engi- of STEM to our nation. Senior lead- graduates in a STEM curriculum in neering employee resource group ers must be open and honest about the early 1980s, I truly respected and K-12 Outreach program pro- the effort it takes to be successful and admired Sally Ride for all that vide volunteers to teach interactive while stressing the fulfillment that she has done to promote women in technology workshops and speak can be obtained when working on technical fields. She was not only an about STEM careers. Our company new technologies. Additionally, se- accomplished physicist and the first also helped create the Bayside High nior leaders must be proactive advo- woman in space, but someone who School Engineering and Technology cates of STEM and use their positional truly exemplified professionalism,Academy (BETA) in Brevard Coun- power to promote STEM at every op- character, and extreme dedication ty, Florida, which provides rich and portunity that comes along. to her profession. Sally Ride recog- rigorous curriculums that prepare nized the opportunity to use her “Ce- students for college and technical What can we do to assure more lebrity Status” and started her own careers. At the university level, Har- women leaders in STEM? company to create educational pro- ris supports universities by creating I believe the best way to assure that grams and products known as Sally world-class learning environments, there are more women leaders in Ride Science to help inspire girls and providing scholarships and endow- STEM is to provide as much STEM ex- young women to pursue their inter- ments, supporting student organiza- posure as possible to female students ests in science and math. Throughout tions, sponsoring special events, and in middle school and high school. It her career, she has always been an encouraging employee participa- is especially important to provide inspiration to young women who as- tion on advisory boards. n information, workshops, and career pire to a career in a STEM field.

Carey Smith President, Honeywell Technology Solutions, InC .

Carey Smith is the President of Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. (HTSI), a subsidiary within Honeywell Aerospace. Since September 2011, Carey has led the HTSI business that provides space, networks and communications, technical services and logistics support for the Department of Defense and civilian customers.

Throughout her career, Carey has managed complex operations across hundreds of worldwide locations, delivered excellent contract performance and consistently demonstrated both top and bottom line growth. Her career in the aerospace and defense industry spans 26 years. Carey has a B.S.E.E. from Ohio Northern Uni- versity and a M.S.E.E. from Syracuse University.

Why do you believe STEM Education participation also lags. We should in- by Honeywell and NASA, FMA Live and Workforce are important to crease the diversity of our STEM pop- travels to ~40 middle schools through- our nation? ulation to get all of the best ideas. out the U.S. and Canada each year. The viability and success of our na- www.fmalive.com. tion depend upon a strong STEM What about STEM gives you passion? education and workforce. The STEM Honeywell Educators @ Space Acad- When I was young, my father en- disciplines are imperative to drive in- emy: Honeywell sends 250 teach- couraged me to become an engi- novation and change which set the ers every year to the U.S. Space and neer. He gave me a tour of the steel future direction and pace of the world. Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. mill where he worked and showed Participants engage in hands-on Facing an aging engineering popu- me how engineers designed new activities and teaching techniques lation coupled with an increased products and improved processes through simulated astronaut training technical skill demand, we need to through automation. At an early age, and innovative tools that bring sci- encourage our younger generation I knew that engineering was the right ence to life in the classroom. http:// to pursue STEM careers. career for me since it was one where educators.honeywell.com/ I could make a difference. What is your concept of mentor- Honeywell Leadership Challenge Today, STEM gives me passion by de- ing and sponsorship of others Academy: Honeywell sends more for STEM careers? veloping the young people that will than 200 children of employees to STEM sponsorship must start with the change the future of tomorrow. STEM the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in earliest education levels. To engage education creates critical thinkers Huntsville, Alabama to develop skills young children in STEM fields, we and the next generation of innova- through science-oriented workshops need to relate to areas that interest tors who will solve our most difficult and exercises which encourage high them, like space, robotics and com- challenges, like renewable energy, school students to pursue math and puter gaming. Sponsoring children to medical solutions, and advanced science careers. http://leadership. participate in robotics, Math Counts, transportation. honeywell.com/ science fair, “take your child to work day” and speaking at schools about How is your company innovating Honeywell Initiative for Science STEM promotes interest. to promote STEM? & Engineering: Honeywell partners Math and science education is a key with universities to inspire students to Good mentors and role models help pillar of Honeywell Hometown Solu- pursue careers in science through individuals understand their field and tions. We inspire the next generation lectures hosted by Honeywell fellows more importantly focus on lifelong to pursue technical fields through and Nobel laureates on engineer- learning and development. Mentor- programs including: ing and its impact to research and ship is particularly important for en- development, new products and couraging women and minorities to This multimedia show FMA Live: value creation. http://www.honey- enter STEM careers. According to a teaches middle school students wellscience.com/ n recent study by NBC, today 76% of all about physics with hip-hop music, STEM jobs are held by men. Minority videos and experiments. Sponsored

Linda Sanford leads the strategy for IBM’s internal transformation to becoming the premier globally integrated enterprise. In this role, she is responsible for driving the company’s ongoing reinven- tion spanning technology, operations and culture. Ms. Sanford is a member of the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Engineering. She has been named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Business by Fortune Maga- zine. A graduate of St. John’s University, Ms. Sanford earned an M.S. in Operations Research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

How is your company innovating pleased that several other companies is changing the game. We need our to promote STEM? are developing similar programs. young people prepared to become in- Our central value proposition is on de- novators, and a solid STEM education is livering technology and expertise in Try Science, a collaboration of the New a core building block. You look at the innovative ways to address key prob- York Hall of Science, IBM, and the more innovators in just about every industry, lems facing our clients and the world, than 600 member institutions of the Asso- and you’ll find they have a solid under- so clearly we have a vested interest ciation of Science-Technology Centers, standing of STEM principles and how in promoting STEM education. We rely opens an online world of science and to apply them. The way people work is on a pipeline of new talent emerging discovery to students who otherwise changing. It is becoming smarter, more from universities with firm grounding in would have no access to the best muse- collaborative, and in many cases virtu- math, the sciences and technology. So ums around the world. The site, available al thanks to the penetration of technol- we’ve been focused on enhancing in nine languages, provides interactive ogy. Jobs in STEM fields are on the rise STEM education for many decades, exhibits, multimedia adventures and live and will make up about five percent of dating back to the1950s when we camera “field trips.” A special view for all jobs by 2018, according to George- worked with Columbia University to de- teachers, Teachers Try Science, helps town University Center on Education. velop the computer science discipline. middle school teachers improve their instruction with hands-on projects. What can we do to attract more We’ve also introduced several inno- women to STEM careers? vative new programs in the past few IBM Mentor Place is a key compo- I think we need to frame STEM ca- years to support STEM. One we call the nent of IBM’s overall commitment to reers in a way that makes them more Transition to Teaching program, which public education and raising student appealing to women. I try to stress addresses the critical shortage of math achievement. Through this corporate the importance of collaboration, and science teachers by leveraging volunteer program, IBM employees which many women are naturally the brains and backgrounds of some around the world are providing stu- adept at and which is so essential of our most experienced employees. dents with online academic assis- to successful technology projects to- Through Transition to Teaching, IBM is tance and career counseling, while day. Women also tend to like solving enabling its employees to become fully letting them know that adults do care problems, so I believe it would help accredited teachers in their local com- about them. More than 6,000 IBMers in greatly if we could keep it at the munities when they choose to leave 35countries are currently participating level of how science and technology the company, providing tuition reim- in the program. can help to solve really important is- bursements of up to $15,000, stipends sues in the world. You have to under- Why do you believe STEM education stand the technology and work with during student teaching, and online and workforce are important to mentoring and other support services our nation? it, of course, but the problems that in conjunction with colleges, universi- We’re living in a competitive world we’re solving are so much more than ties and school districts. Our first class with an incredibly integrated global that—like disease prevention, water of Transition to Teaching “graduates” economy. The key to economic growth quality, and access to health care. is now in classrooms in North Carolina is innovation, and the STEM disciplines The problems of the world are things and New York, the initiative is now ac- are essential for innovation. In every in- that we can tackle. That should be tive in the United Kingdom, and we’re dustry, the application of technology appealing to all of us. n

Nereida (Neddy) Perez, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Ingersoll Rand. She is an internationally known diversity and inclusion practitioner with more than 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 global corporations in developing and implementing diversity, community relations, social responsibility and employee relations programs. Neddy is a leading force in the work of Corporate and nonprofit STEM initiatives like STEMconnector.org, the Shell Digital Divide and the Houston Technology Center. Her vision and work in the STEM space has resulted in removing economic barriers in numerous underserved communities globally.

Why do you believe STEM Education next generation and help them reach access to technology. The program and Workforce are important to their full potential. It is critical that we distributed more than 40,000 com- our nation? serve as role models, mentors and puters in over 50 countries. While we Our nation is at a critical cross roads, sponsors to the next generation of had a great impact in many schools, many countries are graduating engi- engineers, scientists, mathematicians, my favorite part was seeing the fac- neers, scientists, medical profession- medical professionals, technicians, es of the children light up when they als, accountants and technology computer programs, etc. turned on a computer for the first experts at faster rate than our na- time. It was wonderful to learn that tion. In the last 10 years we have lost the computers were not only used significant ground in these key busi- Who is your STEM role model and to help the children prepare for the ness sectors which have resulted in why? My role models have included Lt. future but that many of the schools the erosion of our capabilities as a Colonel Consuelo Kickbusch who used the computers to help the local nation to stay competitive economi- has been a strong advocate for edu- community members learn English, cally. We need to do a better job as a cation and Bernard Harris who has prepare for administrative jobs and country in keeping children in school been a great advocate for the Math entry level business skills need by the and getting them interested in STEM. and Sciences fields. parents to help them obtain better paying jobs that helped their families. What traits do senior leaders need to effectively support and advance What is your concept of mentor- STEM today? ing and sponsorship of others Of what one initiative are you most Take a proactive role in STEM by find- for STEM careers? proud? Access to information and tools that ing ways that our companies can I am most proud of the creation of encourage people to pursue ca- invest in offering internships, scholar- STEMconnector.org. Two years ago I reers in the STEM space are great. ships and participate in tutoring pro- realized that there wasn’t a central However, a number of studies have grams. On a personal or individual clearinghouse for all the great work shown that mentoring and sponsor- basis we can get involved with pro- going on in the STEM space. I shared ship are key to providing encourage- fessional associations or community the vision and idea for creating a ment and support. Personally, I don’t organizations (like: In Roads or the portal and online information direc- believe that I would have become a Boys & Girls Clubs) as mentors and tory that could become an informa- vice president without a number of coaches. tion clearinghouse like Wikipedia for mentors encouraging me and serv- all things related to STEM. I thought ing as role models. it would be great to have an infor- What principles do you apply to your professional and personal mation resource that corporations, life to advance the STEM cause? What about STEM gives you passion? government entities, individuals, asso- I feel that all of us have a responsibility Years ago I created and implement- ciations, etc. could search for grants to give back and making the commu- ed a global computer donation and best practices. I provided seed nities we live in better for the greater program to recycle used corporate money to turn the vision into a reality good of those that will follow us. As computers and redistributing them that created STEMconnector.org. n leaders we must clear the way for the to underserved communities with no

Diane M. Bryant is vice president and general manager of Intel Corporation’s Datacenter and Connected Systems Group which generated over $10B revenue in 2011. Bryant was corporate vice president and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Intel Corporation. and the general manager of the Server Platforms Group. In her 27 years at Intel, she has also run the Corporate Platform Office and was Director of Engineering. Bryant received her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from U.C. Davis in 1985 and joined Intel the same year. She earned an Executive MBA from Stanford and holds four U.S. Patents.

Why do you believe STEM Education check. We have an organization with- interest levels were of engineering and Workforce are important to in Intel devoted to supporting these as a career. We found a number of our nation? programs, and we bring the passion things that parents and teachers can Innovation is the lifeblood of a corpo- of more than 100,000 Intel employees do to get them engaged, from ex- ration like Intel, and it is fed in large around the world as volunteers. Pro- plaining what an engineer actually part by careers stemming from a grams Intel supports include: does in her job to explaining the im- science and math foundation. With- pact it has on people and the world out this talent, our country’s ability to • Annually sponsoring two of the around us. We found that to engage both create and retain good-paying world’s largest, most prestigious girls, particularly, this aspect of being jobs in the United States, and by ex- pre-college science and engineer- able to create goodness through tension compete in the global busi- ing competitions: The Intel Science this career, was most effective. Once ness market, is threatened. Talent Search and the Intel Inter- they’re engaged, though, our job is national Science and Engineering not finished. We need to hold their What about STEM gives you passion? Fair. Intel sponsors these activities to interest through college; we can’t My personal story in a nutshell is that recognize and reward bright young sugarcoat the fact that engineering finding engineering changed the innovators and to get the attention is a challenging major. We need to trajectory of my life. I was without of other youth, inspiring them to en- establish that getting through engi- real direction, thinking my ‘career’ gage in math and science pursuits. neering school, like through medical was likely to be a hair stylist, when a • Intel is active with FIRST Robotics, school, ultimately brings great reward chance comment by a community which motivates young people to in the form of a career that is intellec- college classmate about engineer- pursue opportunities in science, tually stimulating. Then, when wom- ing paying well set me on my path. technology, and engineering. en join the engineering workforce, I ultimately joined Intel, and every we need to provide them mentors Both of these activities offer youth single day since has been both chal- to help them be successful. Though real-world, hands-on experience with lenging and inspiring. I would love to it takes the dedication of others, it science and engineering, which we introduce other people, beginning is the simple part, because by then know improves the likelihood that with our nation’s youth, to the incred- they are happy putting those hard- they’ll get hooked on subjects and ible stimulation that my teams and won skills to work, and just need help pursue them in college and beyond. I feel when we embrace new chal- navigating. n lenges with engineering principles and solve them. What can we do to assure more women leaders in STEM? The solution is both complex and sim- How is your company innovating to promote STEM? ple. It is complex because it is long- Intel invests around $100 million each term: we need to first get women into year in programs supporting STEM. the career itself. Intel recently con- That’s certainly a lot of money, but In- ducted a survey of US teens to de- tel does so much more than write a termine what their knowledge and

Adriane brings 30 years of leadership experience to Intellectual Ventures where her management and business acumen serve as the cornerstone for IV’s strong, global performance and continued success. Previously, Adriane served as President and CEO of Hon- eywell Transportation Systems. Adriane is recognized for mentoring women in STEM and developing leaders. She serves on the Board of Directors of Pacific Science Center and Jobs for America’s Graduates. She has a BS in Environmental Health and a PhD from Old Dominion University, and is a Sloan Fellow with an SM, Manage- ment from MIT.

Why do you believe STEM Education sometimes even advocate for the have made great strides in chang- and Workforce are important to advancement of those outside the ing the face of our workforce, but our nation? mainstream. As senior leaders, we we shouldn’t confuse improvement Invention and technology are the have to watch for that spark in peo- with success. The truth is—women drivers of progress and economic ple and nurture and mentor it when are still woefully underrepresented growth. Scientists, technologists, engi- we see it. among the ranks of mathematicians, neers, and mathematicians lead the computer scientists, and engineers. process of research, discovery, and As President of Intellectual Ventures, application that make progress pos- What principles do you, as a lead- a company that brings the world’s sible in our technology-driven world. er; apply to your professional and personal life to advance the STEM brightest minds together to solve Study after study has demonstrated cause? tough problems, I am acutely aware that diverse teams almost invariably My motto and what I tell young peo- of how the shortage of women in come up with better solutions than ple is to get comfortable with being these fields limits our progress. If we teams that are alike. As a nation, it’s uncomfortable. I have discovered can’t embrace the most basic level important that we encourage and that the biggest changes and the of diversity, then we’ve squandered foster STEM careers for both girls and biggest rewards come when I step half of the brain power available to boys. Success here allows us to reap outside of my comfort zone and push us to make the world a better place. the biggest rewards and economic my limits. If we go through life be- gains. ing comfortable, we can’t expect big things to happen. If we continu- Of what one initiative are you most proud? ally ask to work on hard problems or What traits do senior leaders need I support the universal advancement to effectively support and ad- put ourselves in situations that are a of STEM initiatives; however, girls and vance STEM today? stretch, we have the opportunity to women in STEM are disparately un- Senior leaders have an important make big gains. responsibility to mentor, coach, and derrepresented. I have had the privi- encourage the next levels in their lege of working with Expanding Your organization and for generations to What about STEM gives you passion? Horizons (EYH) and I have admiration I am passionate about finding the come. They are the ones who can for the incredible work EYH does to best solutions to the world’s big prob- unleash the full brainpower of the open young women’s minds to the lems and to do that, we need partic- people they work with and mentor. power of math and science, and to ipation from both men and women. They must ask tough questions and help them see the wonderful oppor- Since I graduated from college, we tunities that these fields offer.n

Denise Ramos is chief executive officer and president at ITT. She previously served as senior vice president and chief financial officer, and was responsible for all aspects of financial management and reporting for the global multi-industry company, as well as communication to the investment community. Denise brings a unique background to her role as CEO that combines more than two decades in the oil and gas industry with significant retail and customer-centric experience. She began her career at Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) of Los Angeles, Calif., where she spent 21 years in a number of increasingly responsible finance positions, including corporate general auditor and assistant treasurer, the position she held when the company was acquired in 2000 by Brit- ish Petroleum.

Why do you believe STEM Education reers in science, technology, en- people more openly and authenti- and Workforce are important to gineering and math. This requires cally. I also learned that work is not our nation? leaders at every level of an organi- just a job—it’s a way of being. Those Today, ITT and all companies across zation to embrace diversity and be- lessons have deeply influenced me America are in the midst of a global come ever more open to an infinite and shaped who and where I am competition for virtually everything— variety of thoughts and viewpoints. today. customers, talent, profits, technolo- When leaders create an environ- gies and market share. To ensure our ment that welcomes diverse ideas, long-term competitive advantage Of what one initiative are you most they not only nurture talent across and prosperity, we must peer into proud? the broadest spectrum. They also Earlier this year, following a spin-off the future—the sometimes distant deepen the capabilities within the transaction that created a “new” future—and determine the kinds organization and STEM professions, ITT, we launched a renewed version of products and services that will where the ability to work collabora- of our vision and values that reflects be needed in five, 10 and 20 years tively, integrate different perspectives who we are today. I am proud that from now. We have to be able to and think about problems in new it carries forward those things that look around corners, and this abso- ways is central to success. make up the best part of our century- lutely requires the strategic thinking, old legacy—our values, capabilities, problem solving and technological brands and management system— capabilities that STEM encourages. What can we do to assure more while integrating our strategy as a Perhaps just as importantly, tech- women leaders in STEM? In work, as in life, we learn in many global diversified industrial compa- nology will continue to be an ever- ways—through books, experiences, ny around leading with technology, increasing presence in our personal conversations. However, one of the differentiating with customers and lives as well, and an understanding of best ways for aspiring leaders to optimizing our work. However, I am STEM will be critical to navigating our learn and grow is through good role most proud because at the core of increasingly technological future. models. Throughout my career in the The ITT Way—both literally and sym- oil and gas, retail, and manufactur- bolically—are the ITT people, who What traits do senior leaders need ing industries, my leadership style and every day deliver enduring impact to effectively support and advance STEM today? capabilities have been enhanced and premier financial performance To advance STEM, we need to en- by learning through people who I for all our stakeholders. I couldn’t be gage the broadest possible par- admire and respect. Looking back, more proud to be leading this team ticipation in these fields and draw one special role model stands out of high achievers and to see the en- individuals across race, gender and because I really developed my abil- gagement and enthusiasm they feel nationality to study and pursue ca- ity to think strategically and relate to for The ITT Way. n

Phyllis Campbell is the Chairman, Pacific Northwest for JPMorgan Chase. Previously, Phyllis was the President/CEO of The Seattle Foundation, the largest community foundation in Washington. Phyl- lis holds an M.B.A. from the University of Washington, B.A. in Busi- ness Administration from Washington State University, graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. Phyllis is devoted to civic activities focusing on education and human services issues. She currently serves on the boards of Alaska Air Group, Nordstrom, PATH, Initiative for Global Development, US Japan Council and the Diversity Advisory Board for Toyota, North America.

Why do you believe STEM education the sustainability of our world. Future and Workforce is important to generations will be finding cures for our nation? “America diseases we may not know exist. It To prosper in the 21st century market prepares young people for careers place, America depends on our abil- to create a world that we can’t even depends on ity to compete with nations around imagine today. the world. As such, we need a qualified workforce to meet the jobs of our ability today as well as the future. Our suc- Which woman leader do you most cess is to educate and innovate. As admire, and why? My own mother was an inspiration our global economy changes, our to compete to me. She was raised in Hawaii, in a young people will be called upon to traditional Japanese American fam- activate their resiliency, and depth ily. As a female, she was not strongly with nations of imagination in order to lead inno- encouraged to excel through higher vations. STEM ensures that students education. In spite of that, she made have a strong foundation in science, around the her own way to the mainland and technology, math and the arts. These obtained her degree in medical skills are critical to ensure the stu- technology. She had a distinguished world.” dents have effective careers in this 40 year career in the medical field, global economy. Basic skills spark becoming a specialist in the field of imagination and creation to ensure hematology. n basic skills combined with the ability to integrate data. STEM education will enable us to prosper and share

Lynne M. Doughtie currently serves as KPMG LLP’s Vice Chair-Advi- sory and leads the Americas Advisory business. During her 26-year career with KPMG, Lynne has held a variety of leadership positions, most recently as Advisory national managing partner, and has served as KPMG International’s Global Advisory Clients & Sec- tors Leader. Lynne has been named one of Consulting Magazine’s “Top 25 Consultants” and “Top Women Leaders in Consulting,” and been featured in Diversity Journal’s “Women Worth Watching” and in Accounting Today’s “ Women in Accounting.”

Why do you believe STEM Education ernment officials, technology experts, the courses to ensure that they’re rel- and Workforce are important to philanthropists and community lead- evant to the “real-world” experiences our nation? ers, is the only way to really build the When you look at the areas where students will face. pipeline of science, technology, en- companies are really innovating and gineering, and mathematics leaders investing in their future, overwhelm- What is your concept of mentor- we need to compete in the future. ingly you see that STEM skills and ex- ing and sponsorship of others for STEM careers? perience are at the core. At KPMG It’s a multi-faceted problem, because Mentoring relationships are strongly we work closely with many of the so many issues must be addressed, emphasized at KPMG, with more than world’s leading organizations, most such as how to engage students, to half of our partners and profession- of whom are pursuing some form of determining how educators, job cre- als involved in formalized mentoring transformation to better position their ators, and skill sets can be aligned - arrangements. It’s important to rec- business in a new and quickly shifting the potential payoff is well worth the ognize the difference between men- environment. effort. tors and sponsors. Mentors can play In diverse fields such as energy, trans- a valuable role in providing career portation, healthcare, telecom and How is your company innovating advice and guidance. But sponsors retail, we see common approaches to promote STEM? can be absolutely critical to getting KPMG actively participates in pro- to these transformations. The key skills ahead—typically they are leaders grams supporting “workforce readi- necessary to execute the changes in the organization who can provide ness” which provide students the and manage the new transformed greater visibility and serve as advo- opportunity to learn directly from organization are more often than not cates when key opportunities arise. KPMG professionals who visit predom- STEM related. As a business or a na- inately urban schools to talk about Too often women select other wom- tion looking to lead in the future, hav- careers in professional services. Our en as mentors because they find ing a workforce with these crucial people meet with students in small them easier to talk to. Women need skills and experiences will absolutely groups to discuss issues in the profes- to ensure they have a mentor or be imperative. sion and why we find our jobs satisfy- sponsor in a leadership position who ing and rewarding. can help open doors and provide What about STEM gives you passion? entrée to others on the leadership I see the huge and growing demand KPMG works with the National Acad- team. Particularly in STEM-related for people with strong STEM skills and emy Foundation (NAF), a national net- professions that may have a history understand well the challenges in ex- work of high school career academies of mostly male leadership, actively panding this crucial segment of our that offer courses guided by both in- engaging with those in power can workforce. Addressing this through a dustry practitioners and educators. be the difference between hitting, or broad approach, bringing together KPMG consults with the NAF on the breaking through, the glass ceiling. n business executives, educators, gov- accounting curriculum and supports

Jean Spence is responsible for all product and packaging development, research, nutrition, quality, food safety and scientific affairs worldwide. Jean has been in this role since January 2004. During her more than 25 years with the company, Jean has held a number of positions, including Vice President, Worldwide Qual- ity & Scientific Relations; Group Director Research & Development, Beverages and Desserts; Human Resources Manager (Director of Diversity). Jean holds three U.S. and worldwide patents for her development work as a Research Engineer for Maxwell House cof- fee. Jean received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University and a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College.

Why do you believe STEM Education for being the first women Nobel Prize How is your company innovating and Workforce are important to winner. And Sally Ride for being the to promote STEM? our nation? first American astronaut. Kraft Foods works to promote STEM Innovation is critical for countries and in our workplace and beyond. Most companies to compete in the global schools we recruit from have a STEM economy. STEM fields help us to devel- Of what one initiative are you most component in their curriculum. Our op science that will become technol- proud? Personally, my husband and I have employee resource groups are ac- ogy that translates into products that funded a Professorship in Sustain- tive on high school and college cam- consumers around the world want. ability at our alma mater, Clarkson puses—not just recruiting talent—but Since the U.S. only produces about University. A great female chemical educating students on the opportu- 4% of the world’s engineers, we have engineer, Susan Powers, is the recipi- nities that exist in related fields. And to focus our public policy on ensuring ent of it and we are proud to do our we partner with several diverse stu- we can remain competitive. part in supporting our environment dent groups on campuses to help and a female STEM leader. mentor students. What can we do to assure more women leaders in STEM? On the professional front, at Kraft For example, Kraft Foods mentors We can encourage girls to stay in Foods, we have supported efforts in freshmen and sophomore students in math and science in grade school diversity for many years. We have 10 the STEPUP program at the University and high school. I have seen it first- employee resource groups, one of of Florida’s College of Engineering hand at my daughter’s school: there which I sponsor. In Research, Devel- by pairing them with our employees. is peer pressure that makes excelling opment & Quality globally, we have They mentor students via monthly in math and science difficult for girls. worked hard on diversity—and our conference calls to give advice and Programs in- and out-of-school that results show it! 55% of our employees discuss academic and professional show girls that STEM can be fun need are women; including 43% of man- development opportunities. We’ve to be prioritized. And, showing girls agement. In the U.S., we’re focused also awarded a number of scholar- there are visible role models every on increasing the number of women ships to under-represented groups chance we can will also help. and people of color; outside the U.S., in Chemical Engineering, Packaging we’re focused on increasing the rep- Science and Food Science at several universities. n Who is your STEM role model and resentation of women. And I’m proud why? that Kraft Foods links executive incen- I have many! Leonardo da Vinci for tive compensation to performance his blending of engineering and art. in furthering our open and inclusive Thomas Edison for his great contri- environment. butions and work ethic. Marie Curie

Susan D. Opp is Corporate Senior Vice President of L-3 Commu- nications Corporation and President of L-3’s Communication Sys- tems Group, providing a variety of sophisticated communications and encryption products and services for U.S. and foreign military customers. A talented engineer and inspirational business leader, Susan holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and an MBA from the University of Utah. Her professional passion is inspiring teams to develop product innovations that address unique customer needs and help to save lives in extreme and demanding environments.

Why do you believe STEM Education others is the first step toward innova- official programs that require mentor- and Workforce are important tion. Also, it is important to encour- mentee relationships often pleasant- Why do you believe STEM Education and Workforce are important to age the people on your team to ly surprise those who may not have our nation? challenge conventional wisdom and been used to working this way. Some Strong STEM skills are fundamental take educated risks. And don’t forget of the best working relationships de- to succeeding in the international to lead by example. The best way to velop when a senior person takes a marketplace where the ability to in- get people to do what you want is promising young engineer under his novate is essential. The surest path to to show them you are willing to do it or her wing because they recognize economic growth and leadership is yourself. real potential and wish to nurture it. by helping our younger generations I encourage both because I’ve wit- understand the value of STEM edu- What can we do to assure more nessed the great things that can cation as early as possible. women leaders in STEM? come of them. I believe that the most progressive What traits do senior leaders need and effective workplaces are those Of what one initiative are you most to effectively support and advance that foster respect for working hard proud? STEM today? and achieving results, regardless of I am extremely proud that my col- One of the best things senior leaders gender. A level playing field opens leagues in STEM at the company I can do is to use real world examples up opportunities and promotes a lead have put their heads together to demonstrate the opportunities that performance-based workplace en- to come up with innovative products a STEM education offers to those who vironment. By rewarding employees that are actually saving lives around are willing to work hard to achieve for their meaningful contributions, the globe. That is certainly not some- results. The essence of a STEM edu- STEM can lead the way in achieving thing every company can say. At L-3, cation is coming up with better ways equality in leadership positions. we make products that make our to advance our society. By inspiring warfighters more efficient and safer a sense of initiative and ownership What is your concept of mentor- in protecting our freedom wherever among students, senior leaders can ing and sponsorship of others and whenever the threat arises. That play a pivotal role in helping them to for STEM careers? is something we all do with pride and discover ways to make our world a STEM is an area where mentoring and humility. n better and more stable place. sponsorship can yield measurable results by encouraging students and What principles do you as a leader those entering the workplace to seek apply to your professional and out accomplishments they admire personal life to advance the STEM and find ways to build on them. Per- cause? sonally, I favor a combination of “of- Leaders need to be good listeners. ficial” and “unofficial” mentoring. The Understanding what is important to

Lani Hay is founder, President, and CEO of Lanmark Technology (LMT) Inc. Named one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Ms. Hay has grown LMT from a one-woman consulting firm to a multi-million dollar enterprise. Prior to forming LMT, she honorably served in the United States Navy as an Intelligence Of- ficer and a Naval Aviation Observer. She holds a BS in Mathematics from the United States Naval Academy, an MBA from the College of William and Mary’s Mason School of Business, and a Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting from George Washington University.

Why do you believe STEM Education perspective, experience, and opin- technology and business processes and Workforce are important to ion is always a good thing. It is im- that LMT has developed and imple- our nation? portant to level the playing field so mented have not only resulted in tax In order to ensure and maintain our opportunities exist for people from payer savings, but more importantly nation’s global presence as a leader diverse backgrounds have access have saved the lives of our military in innovation, we need to fully support to the education needed to pursue service members serving in harm’s and fund STEM education through- a career in STEM. A baseline educa- way. LMT works closely with the Joint out all levels of education. A strong tion in STEM is critical to providing the Improvised Explosive Defeat Orga- education in STEM will promise our problem solving and critical thinking nization (JIEDDO) supplying subject nation’s workforce is properly staffed skills that are needed to navigate our matter experts who fulfill a variety with the technical and intellectual increasingly complex world. of technical roles to include estab- minds we need as the world moves lishing JIEDDO’s Counter-IED (Impro- towards an ever increasing synthesis vised Explosive Devices) Operations of technology into our daily lives. What can we do to assure more women leaders in STEM? Research Systems Analysts, OCO- Simply by exposing young girls to pro- NUS (Outside the Contiguous United What traits do senior leaders need fessional women who have built their States) ORSA Program. An ORSA is a to effectively support and advance STEM today? careers in STEM and to the vast array science professional who produces A senior leader needs to be progres- of interesting careers in STEM, we can analytic products to underpin deci- sive, inclusive and forward thinking spark an early interest in STEM. The sions by Commanders, and to en- to effectively support and advance next step is to encourage young girls able solutions of varied and complex STEM. A progressive mindset is flex- to consider pursuing studies in STEM. strategic, operational, tactical, and ible and welcomes new ideas. Ad- We need to ensure that the future managerial issues. They provide Com- ditionally, a strong basis in morality is generations of young girls are offered manders an independent evaluation necessary to guide the increasingly the opportunity to connect with the and trending of key issues based on complex and ambiguous areas that fundamental ideas and principals of factual current and historical events. bridge scientific, technology and STEM to form a solid foundation that Each OCONUS ORSA is deeply em- medical research. will carry them the rest of their lives. bedded into a U.S. military or coalition unit, or headquarters’ staff in Afghani- stan, to become an integrated part Of what one initiative are you most What principles do you, as a lead- of the commanders or units’ support er apply to your professional and proud? personal life to advance the STEM LMT provides cutting-edge, mission- through qualitative and quantitative cause? support technology and consulting operational assessments. n My personal philosophy is to “Honor solutions aligned with our national Diversity”. I believe that diversity of security interests. The innovative

Sondra Barbour is the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Services and Chief Information Officer for Lockheed Martin. She leads all internal information technology operations, including protecting the corporation from cyber threats, as well as the Corpora- tion’s Financial Services and the Environmental, Health and Safety organization. Ms. Barbour is currently a member of the Executive Diversity Council and is the executive sponsor for the People with Disabilities Leadership Forum. Ms. Barbour holds a bachelor’s degree from Temple University in Computer Science and Accounting. She is also a graduate of Lockheed Martin’s Program Manage- ment Development Program.

Why do you believe STEM Education Across industries, we must also con- How is your company innovating and Workforce are important to tinue efforts to create work environ- to promote STEM? our nation? ments where diversity is a business Lockheed Martin’s approach to For the United States to remain com- imperative and considered vital for STEM outreach includes non-profit petitive, we must emphasize the im- competitive strength. At Lockheed and school partnerships that provide portance of STEM education and Martin, our commitment to closing unique and innovative opportunities inspire students to pursue these disci- the gender gap can be seen in an for our 64,000 engineers to build one- plines. Our nation is becoming more upward trend in women in leadership on-one relationships with students as diverse, and at the same time, we’re roles within the company. Three of role models and mentors. Through facing a significant challenge as a our four business areas are currently Engineers in the Classroom, our K-12 generation of scientists, engineers led by women including Electronic STEM education outreach initiative, and mathematicians retire. There are Systems Executive Vice President Lockheed Martin engineers work di- not enough young people pursuing Marillyn Hewson who will become rectly with students on programs like these important technology posi- our new President and Chief Operat- FIRST Robotics, Team America Rock- tions, which are critical to our nation- ing Officer effective January 1. etry Challenge, 4-H Robotics Clubs al security and economic strength. I and Project Lead The Way. We also believe we need to help fill this gap actively support teachers with train- and encourage future generations, What about STEM gives you passion? ing and curricula development. In My passion for STEM is fueled by of all backgrounds, to pursue chal- addition, Lockheed Martin has host- the ability to see, over a span of lenging and rewarding careers in ed the USA Science and Engineering many years, how a young mind was STEM disciplines. Festival, the country’s only national shaped through mentoring and STEM science festival, creatively promot- education. Some of the most reward- What can we do to assure more ing STEM through interactive, family- ing experiences in my life have been women leaders in STEM? friendly exhibits and fun, engaging watching a student or young profes- I strongly believe that women in STEM- speakers. related fields should get involved in sional I have mentored overcome organizations that educate and in- obstacles and grow in the pursuit of Lockheed Martin also proudly sup- spire tomorrow’s scientists, engineers a STEM career. It’s incredibly fascinat- ports STEM education through corpo- and mathematicians. By serving as ing to hear about their accomplish- rate giving. In 2011, we dedicated 50 role models and mentors, women in ments years later and realize the percent of our philanthropy to STEM leadership roles can help young girls significant roles that each of us can education programs, which amount- discover a potential career in STEM play in helping to inspire a new gen- ed to more than $13 million. n and aspire to become leaders in eration of innovators. these fields.

Annell R. Bay is vice president, Global Exploration, for Houston-based Marathon Oil Corporation. She joined Marathon in June 2008.

Immediately before joining Marathon Oil, Ms. Bay was vice president, Americas Exploration, at Shell Exploration and Production Company since 2004. Prior to Shell, Ms. Bay held the positions of vice president, Worldwide Exploration in Houston, and vice president, North America Exploration in Denver, for Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas Corporation.

Ms. Bay holds a bachelor’s degree in geology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and a master’s degree in geology from the University of Texas at Austin.

Why do you believe STEM is impor- mittee of the Independent Petro- emerging STEM fields. Our company tant to our nation? leum Association of America’s (IPAA) formed an internal STEM Council in From an energy industry perspective, Education Center, whose mission is to 2009 to further develop our strat- if our nation is going to chart a realis- provide students with an advanced, egy and bolster our efforts. These tic path toward achieving energy se- multidisciplinary academic founda- endeavors include classroom activi- curity, we need a new generation of tion in science, math, social studies, ties, where we introduce young stu- talent with a strong foundation in sci- English and emerging technology. In dents to STEM-related topics, as well ence, technology, engineering and the past four years, the IPAA has es- as internships, mentoring opportuni- math (STEM)—individuals willing to tablished four high-school level Pe- ties and other programs that expose work on multi-disciplined teams and troleum Academies in Houston and high school and college students to solve the puzzles that could lead to Fort Worth designed to introduce and Marathon Oil and the oil and gas in- critical new energy resources. Impor- prepare students to pursue degrees in dustry. We’ve partnered with a local tantly, these are well-paying, exciting, engineering, geology, geophysics and not-for-profit organization on a pro- long-term careers with an ongo- global energy management—excel- gram for inner-city high school stu- ing focus on advanced technolo- lent paths to careers in the energy dents that provides meaningful work gies. The challenge of meeting the business. To learn more about IPAA’s experience and the confidence that world’s growing energy needs—and Education Center, please visit the they can succeed as professionals in using best-in-class technology to do IPAA website at http://www.ipa.org. the corporate world. We’re pleased it—requires that we step up our ef- to support GeoFORCE, an outreach forts to build this talent pipeline. STEM program led by the University of programs can help accomplish that How is your company innovating to promote STEM? Texas at Austin’s Jackson School of goal by encouraging and preparing I’m very proud of our long-standing, Geology that encourages students the engineers, geophysicists and ge- proactive efforts at Marathon Oil to from rural south Texas and inner-city ologists of tomorrow. promote STEM programs at all edu- Houston to take on the challenges cational levels, from elementary and of a math and science curriculum, What traits do senior leaders need middle school through high school pursue degrees in related fields and, to effectively support and advance and college. We consider it our re- ultimately, enter the high-tech work- STEM today? sponsibility to support initiatives that force. At the college level, we’re It’s critical we take active roles in or- enhance the education of tomor- active in a variety of programs that ganizations and initiatives that cham- row’s leaders and increase the num- seek to increase the numbers of mi- pion STEM programs and become ber of students earning degrees and norities and women pursuing techni- visible role models. I’m particularly pursuing careers in established or cal degrees. n proud to serve on the advisory com-

Joan Kelly is group executive, Software Development, and leads the development of global transaction processing services for Mas- terCard. With MasterCard for more than 22 years, she was named to U.S. Banker magazine’s Top 25 Nonbank Women in Finance in 2008/ 2009; and one of Bank Technology News’ Innovators in Finan- cial Services in 2008. She is a board member of the Center for the Application of Information Technology, St. Louis CIO Board of Appli- cations, Fontbonne University. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

She earned a B.S. in mathematics from Washington University in St.. Louis.

Why do you believe STEM Education more—they’re hungry for these types ed at rising juniors with STEM-focused and Workforce are important to of skills! We have to continue to place majors. They are engaged in various our nation? equal importance to the ‘athletics of technology projects to learn more It’s clear that the United States has a the mind’ as we do to traditional ath- about the business. lot of opportunity to grow our skills in letic programs. the area of STEM studies. We support a number of organizations that have STEM skills as their We need strong teachers to share What traits do senior leaders need focus. We are sponsors and provide their enthusiasm with STEM skills with to effectively support and advance volunteers as mentors, judges, and children, as early as elementary STEM today? I’m the first one to recognize that general support for regional and in- school, so that they develop both an these skills can be challenging. But, as ternational competitions for the For interest and affection for these areas leaders, you have to encourage per- Inspiration and Recognition of Sci- of study early on in their scholastic severance of your team members to ence and Technology (FIRST) organi- careers. Studies show that if students grow these skills. Just because these zation. Hundreds of volunteers teach see the support and interest in school, skills are harder to learn, doesn’t mean the Junior Achievement curriculum and if students can count on their people should be afraid of them. that is based in financial literacy, parents to encourage and help them math education, and entrepreneur- with their advanced math and sci- ism each year to area schoolchildren ence studies, the better the students How is your company innovating that, without our volunteers, wouldn’t feel about continuing to take courses to promote STEM? be able to receive the benefits of this in these fields in high school and col- MasterCard is doing a lot to promote strong program. In addition, we sup- lege. Also, students are more apt to STEM. port programs that enhance profes- choose these fields as majors, as well. Internally, we’re hiring recent college sional development opportunities for We need to support not only schools, graduates who are strong in the STEM math teachers. The more educated but external organizations that help studies. We like the idea of bringing math teachers are in what’s new in develop interests in these areas of fresh ideas to the company, as well this field, they more confident they study, to continue to whet students’ as the enthusiasm and energy that are in teaching these new skills to appetites for math, science and recent graduates offer. their students, and can help to gen- technology. You see how savvy kids erate interest in the STEM subjects We have a healthy summer intern- can be when it comes to the lat- overall. n ship program at MasterCard, target- est phones, tablets, computers, and

Colleen, is a “serial entrepreneur” who has founded six successful companies and is the owner of several businesses. She is founder and CEO of Mobile Cardiac Imaging, LLC, one of the most successful and well-positioned companies in the medical industry and was listed with Inc. Magazine as one of the 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies America in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Payne has written numerous leadership and business articles, and has been featured in many publications, including Washington G2, Black Enterprise, Influence Magazine, and Inc. Magazine. Payne has appeared on national and local television with segments on Fox News, ABC, CBS and NBC. She was also named as one of Tulsa’s Most Influential People in 2008, was the SBA’s Oklahoma´s Small Business Person of the year in 2007 and was selected as Business Innovator of the Year in 2003 by Black Enterprise Magazine.

Why do you believe STEM Education What can we do to assure more What about STEM gives you Passion? and Workforce are important to women leaders in STEM? I am STEM, I choose to use STEM as our Nation? The education of women is one of the backdrop of my life, having pe- Because Science is one of the most the most important issues facing rused a career in a STEM area as a fascinating aspects of the universe, it women not only in our great nation Nuclear Medicine Technologist. encompasses everything significant but around the world, education for about the lives we lead day to day. women in STEM is not only one of STEM creates, stimulate and grows the Of what one initiative are you most our biggest challenges but, it will be proud? mind, body and soul of a person. STEM one of our most successful challeng- It is most important that the STEM ini- is important because it will create the es with STEM initiatives. Dr. Johnetta tiative continues as top priority for this next level of critical thinkers and inno- Cole once said, “When you educate nation. In the science initiative we vators of the next generation. a man you educate and individual, are seeing more than ever emerging when you educate a Woman you women leaders in Science. We are What traits do senior leaders need educate a whole family”. creating more physicians and scien- to effectively support and ad- tist due to the STEM science initiative, vance STEM today? which is improving our lives as well as Senior leaders need to be critical My STEM role Model My ninth grade Math teacher, I was our health and wellness. thinker and innovators that create so impressed that she demonstrated momentum and pushes the next the skills of being so intelligent, I just generation of STEM leaders forward. Which Woman Leader do you most admire her for her knowledge and admire, and why? skills in a field I saw as challenging, Mae Jemison—originally from a small What principles do you, as a lead- but she demonstrated in this area southern State earned a degree in er; apply to your professional and personal life to advance the STEM with skill and grace. chemical engineering and Medicine, cause? and later became the first African The critical principle that I apply for What is your concept of mentor- American women in Space. n the advancement of STEM is supporting and sponsorship of others ing the next generation of leaders for STEM careers? coming up the ladder in STEM, provid- I am a true advocate of STEM educa- ing and sharing information and sup- tion because we need critical thinkers port about the importance of STEM for the next generation and having and why STEM is a valuable initiative. those skill sets will continue to allow this great nation to grow and create powerful innovators and leaders.

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Jennifer Chayes is Distinguished Scientist and Managing Director of Microsoft Research New England and Microsoft Research New York City. She is a renowned interdisciplinary scientist, author of Leadership is not over 110 papers and 25 patents, in mathematics, physics, computer science and social sciences. Chayes is a Fellow of the American gender specific Association for the Advancement of Science, the Association of Computing Machinery and the Fields Institute. She serves on numerous boards and committees including as Chair of the Turing At KPMG LLP, every professional has Award Committee. Chayes’ leadership has been recognized with the opportunity to demonstrate their many awards including the Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision strengths and achieve their goals. Award.

We proudly congratulate KPMG Vice Chair and Advisory Leader Why do you believe STEM Education when they begin to see themselves cal and social sciences, and even Lynne Doughtie and her fellow and Workforce are important to pursuing non-scientific careers. Why some computational biology. Along our nation? “100 Women Leaders in STEM” for do we lose them? I contend that one the way, I’ve had the privilege of One of America’s greatest strengths reason is that we do not properly rep- training over 100 grad student interns their leadership and extraordinary has been its ability to creatively use resent STEM careers to young women. and over 50 post-docs in interdisci- science and technology to provide contributions. There are no limits The media portrays STEM careers as plinary STEM fields. I am constantly solutions to the challenging prob- to where insight and innovation less collaborative and creative than inspired by the opportunity to take lems of the day, and in the process those in the arts and humanities—we insights from one discipline and use can take you. create the businesses of tomorrow. see the image of the solitary nerd sit- them to fuel discoveries in another. Today, this inventive spirit fuels new ting in front of his computer. However, ventures from Silicon Valley to Silicon the reality is much richer. Each and kpmgcareers.com Alley, from web-scale technologies to Of what one initiative you are most every day, I get to be creative and biotech to environmental start-ups. proud? collaborative doing science and en- I am most proud of co-founding two But many of the nation’s high-tech visioning new technologies. We need interdisciplinary labs—Microsoft Re- jobs are going unfilled by gradu- to amplify this message to everyone search New England and Microsoft ates of U.S. colleges and universities. who doesn’t fit the standard STEM Research New York City—bringing We need to train more scientists and stereotype, and embrace people together researchers in the math- technologists to model complex sys- who can work collaboratively and ematical and social sciences. Our tems and perform large-scale com- design the future. labs are helping to establish new putations on huge data sets. We also fields at the boundaries of ma- need a scientifically educated citi- chine learning, mathematics and zenry to understand the choices that What about STEM gives you passion? theoretical computer science with face us, and to make wise decisions I am incredibly passionate about economics, sociology and anthro- for ourselves and our children. the interdisciplinary nature of STEM. I have a varied past: a B.A. in biology pology. These new fields provide the and physics, a Ph.D. in mathemati- intellectual framework necessary for What can we do to assure more web-scale technologies, such as on- women leaders in STEM? cal physics, post-docs in mathemat- line social networks and cloud com- In order to assure more women lead- ics and physics, and a professorship puting. The research in these labs is ers in STEM, we must first attract more in mathematics. Fifteen years ago, I enabling us to anticipate and cre- women into STEM careers. Numer- moved to Microsoft to co-found an ate the technologies of the future, ous studies have shown that girls are interdisciplinary group in theoretical and to provide a venue to train a tremendously excited about math computer science, math and physics. new generation of interdisciplinary and science until early adolescence, And, in the past four years, I co-founded two labs combining mathemati- STEM researchers. n

Ellen Smith joined National Grid in September 2009 and serves as EVP and COO responsible for Electric, Gas and Generation operations. She is also responsible for Construction and Maintenance, Control Center Operations, Operations Performance, Customer Or- der Fulfillment and Fleet, Material and Logistics. Ellen brings over 25 years of experience in the energy industry gained through leadership positions at GE Energy, Pratt & Whitney and Hess Corporation.

Ellen has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a MS in Power Sys- tems Engineering and is a Professional Engineer in the state of NY.

What principles do you as a leader ing and technology—are just critical apply to your professional and to almost every profession and to al- personal life to advance the STEM “We need to cause? most every part of life. I believe true Women make up more than 50% mentorship is about helping students of the workforce, and as a result, it understand how these subjects will continue to they need to be well represented in help them in their everyday lives— the STEM professions. I have worked while making them fun—that is true make STEM throughout my career to be a role mentoring. model and to support women in engineering and science in the work- Of what one initiative are you most careers and place. I look for ways to encourage proud? young women to challenge the tra- I have supported women’s initiatives subjects ditions, problem solve, innovate and at work over the years and continue use strategic thinking. We need to to be proud of the progress we have continue to make STEM careers and made. I am also very proud of my more subjects more relevant to attract the daughter—who at one point did not young women of today into the pro- want to continue with Math in high fession. school and is now an an engineering relevant student in college. What is your concept of mentor- to attract ing and sponsorship of others for What leader do you most admire STEM careers? and why? Mentoring and sponsorships are a I admire just so many great leaders. If the young great way for young women to ex- I had to pick one—it would be Made- perience the opportunities that ex- line Albright. Not only did she become ist in the STEM fields. These types of the first female U.S. Secretary of State women programs can help young people but the highest-ranking woman in the translate what they are learning in history of the U.S. government. During of today school to how it applies to real time her time in government, she faced problems. some very hard challenges, which had huge, important outcomes. She into the However, mentoring needs to start did this with grace and fortitude. She in elementary school and continue is also a staunch supporter of wom- through high school. Taking four years en helping women. I truly believe profession.” of science and math in high school that we must support each other as is relevant regardless of what you women—especially since many STEM choose to do for a career. Just think careers have been historically non- about it—science, math, engineer- traditional for women. n

Ms. Mills directs a $7.9 billion global provider of advanced technology solutions for defense, intelligence, civil agency and commercial customers. With math and computer science degrees, she is the first woman at Northrop Grumman reporting to the CEO running a major business and she strongly advocates for STEM. Among numerous honors she received the 2009 Woman of the Year Award from the Boy Scouts for increasing the number of young people entering STEM fields and the 2011 Women in Technology Leader- ship Award for developing the future generation of leaders in STEM and cybersecurity.

Why do you believe STEM Education dent learning at high-need elemen- at company events for future and and Workforce are important to tary schools. And, we employ several current women leaders; and speak our nation? hundred high school and college in- externally to the Girl Scouts, Society Our nation’s security and economic terns each year to provide first-hand of Women Engineers, the Black En- prosperity depend on a highly edu- experience. gineer of the Year conference and cated workforce with advanced skills other events. Recently, I was delight- in STEM. The shortage of STEM profes- ed to present awards to students on sionals in our country is a major con- What can we do to assure more the winning teams for CyberPatriot IV tributor to our sagging innovation women leaders in STEM? Fundamentally, by starting in elemen- (see below). and competiveness. I head a large tary and middle school to increase technology organization that is the the pool of young women interested leading provider of complex tech- How is your company innovating in STEM, and offering programs that nology and cybersecurity solutions to to promote STEM? show young women how STEM can By supporting creative ways to ex- the U.S. government. We are directly be fun and cool, and eventually lead cite our nation’s youth about careers impacted by the shortage of STEM- to a great career. For those that elect in STEM. Last year approximately 50% trained employees who can secure STEM majors in college, we must work of our corporate charitable giving, our nation in cyberspace and other to ensure they graduate and pursue which totaled about $28.2M, was di- national priorities such as health IT. STEM careers. Once STEM-trained rected towards K-12 education. We women join the professional ranks, it’s support Sally Ride Science Festivals What traits do senior leaders need up to the companies and organiza- for girls; the Wolf Trap Foundation for to effectively support and advance STEM today? tions in the workplace—and in their the Performing Arts, Early Childhood We must make this a priority in our self-interest—to provide mentoring STEM Learning Through the Arts—a public speaking, the organizations we and leadership training targeted to program aimed at grammar school support and in our actions to increase women in technical fields. Women children; and Engineer Girl! awareness and interest in STEM. It is in leadership roles must be visible to My organization is the presenting critical that our youth see STEM as an young people and proactive in help- sponsor of the Air Force Association’s exciting, fulfilling career to which they ing cultivate female technical profes- CyberPatriot program, the nation’s can aspire and excel, particularly sionals with leadership potential. largest and fastest growing high women and minorities. This year my For just those reasons, I’m on the school cyberdefense competition, organization donated $1 million to the Board of CyberPatriot, aimed at high designed to excite and motivate Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching school students, and the Engineering young people to pursue careers in and Achievement, which focuses on School Board of Visitors for the Univer- cybersecurity and STEM. n improving science teaching and stu- sity of Illinois. I’m a frequent presenter

Lina A. Young leads all strategic and operational aspects of IT worldwide for Peabody Energy and is a member of the senior management team. Over the past 18 years at Peabody, Lina has served in a variety of management roles. Lina served as SVP of Marketing Commercial Services, overseeing global marketing analytics and contracts, VP of Enterprise Resource Planning leading a major stan- dardization of business processes. In addition, Lina was VP of Benefits, where she implemented industry-leading benefit programs. While active on CIO Councils, she serves on the Board of Directors for the YWCA, and is on the Governance Board with the Family Resource Center. She is a recipient of the 2007 Most influential Business Women Award and in 2009, she received the Inclusive Leadership Award.

Why do you believe STEM education to try something new, to always learn are constant across my professional and workforce are important to and to apply innovation in every as- and personal lives. These are, first, to our nation? pect. Advancing STEM alongside op- always do the right thing with integri- Encouraging and developing our na- erational business expertise could be ty. Second is to seek out collaboration tion’s next generation of innovators is an all-inclusive winning combination and be inclusive of diverse thoughts paramount in order to compete in the that delivers successful results for any and skills as all of these help develop global economy and not get left be- organization. the best solutions. Finally, I believe in hind. The U.S. government and private driving results toward a common goal sector both have key roles to play in by motivating your team for success. raising awareness and investments in What about STEM gives you passion? science, technology, engineering and What makes me passionate about math (STEM) education. We need to science, technology, engineering Who is your STEM role model and enable programs to attract and re- and math is that all of these provide why? My role model is my father. More tain an increasing number of students an opportunity to drive change to than 50 years ago, my father left In- and qualified teachers in STEM fields. improve communities and organiza- dia to pursue an education in the I also see this need every day in the tions around the world. Advances United States in the science field. His energy industry. Technology and in- across STEM fields afford people the dedication enabled him to become novation have helped my company skills necessary to compete in deliv- an accomplished, world renowned —Peabody Energy—be the global ering innovative solutions and solve scientist and devoted educator. He leader in sustainable mining and challenging problems that make a dedicated his life’s work to cancer clean coal solutions. We believe it is real difference in our everyday lives. research and teaching. important to invest in our future and Technology, science, engineering and develop our next generation work- math are important drivers behind My father taught me about integ- force members, who often come what we do each day at Peabody. rity, respecting others, accountability from STEM backgrounds. The coal we produce from our mines and commitment. He instilled in me in the U.S. and Australia enables low- how important it is to never give up What traits do senior leaders need cost electricity and steelmaking that and to always work hard in accom- to effectively support and advance plishing your goals, despite the chal- STEM today? make up our modern lives. Every time lenges and roadblocks that may I believe today’s leaders need to be we turn on a light, play a song on our arise. Most of all, he taught me about able to understand and navigate our iPods or power up a computer, we use the importance of family and giving global business environment, which energy from coal. back to your community. His inspira- at times can be dynamic. Our world tion and legacy guide me each and is growing, changing and becom- What principles do you, as a lead- every day. n ing ever-more connected. Strong er, apply to your professional and business acumen and the ability to personal life to advance the STEM cause? communicate and collaborate are In today’s fast-changing environ- essential. Understanding and thriv- ment, the principles that guide me ing requires leaders who are willing

Dr. Heidi Kleinbach-Sauter is Senior Vice President of PepsiCo’s Global Foods R&D with global R&D responsibility for PepsiCo’s worldwide innovation platforms for savory snacks and overall foods business. With over 25 years of experience in the CPG Foods and Beverages industry, Dr. Kleinbach-Sauter has a proven track record of leading and commercializing a large number of foods and beverages innovations in more than 10 different categories that have delighted consumers in many parts of the world and have driven impressive business results.

Dr. Kleinbach-Sauter earned her PhD, MS and BS in Food Science/ Engineering/Nutrition from Universities in Germany.

Why do you believe STEM Education communicate the power of the STEM Of what one initiative are you most and Workforce are important to network to many women I work with proud? our nation? and will encourage these to actively I have started my career at the work Having worked in a science and benefit from the many opportunities floor and have diligently worked my technology role in the food Industry the STEM network offers, exchanging way up, always tremendously enjoy- for more than 20 years I realize the learnings, sharing experiences and ing what I do, working hard, learning critical importance of continuing to best practices but also to simply en- every day, staying humble, nurturing fill our talent pipeline with high caliber joy each other as professionals and the talent in people I work with and— STEM talents. Our continued focus on friends. at the same time—acknowledging educating and fostering STEM talents that nothing of this would have hap- will be a pivotal part of keeping our pened without a loving family always What about STEM gives you passion? country highly competitive and will there to support me. n secure a sustainable and long term I am tremendously impressed about future. the holistic network, processes and systems STEM has created to link together Government, Industry, State What can we do to assure more women leaders in STEM? and Federal STEM organizations to I have always had tremendous pas- generate synergies, innovation and sion to get women excited about the foster personal connections all with fabulous opportunities that careers in one goal in mind- to continue to out- Science and Technology can offer to perform the world by building best in women. I will stay fully committed to class STEM talent.

“Our continued focus on educating and fostering STEM talents will be a pivotal part of keeping our country highly competitive…”

Robin Saitz is senior vice president, solutions marketing & communications for PTC, responsible for the development of messaging, positioning, and integrated marketing programs for the company and PTC solutions. Since joining PTC in 1990, she has served in positions of increasing responsibility within PTC and been deeply involved in the community

In 2006 Robin was awarded the inaugural PTC Carl Ockerbloom Humanitarian Award for community service. Robin is the Executive Advisor for PTC’s “Strategic Partnership” with FIRST and on the FIRST In Boston Executive Advisory Board. To learn more about FIRST, visit www.ptc.com/go/first

What principles do you, as a lead- sistence has resulted in an award- interests in math and science. In col- er; apply to your professional and winning high school team and more lege, I majored in engineering be- personal life to advance the STEM cause? than 2 dozen award-winning middle cause I saw it as a way to develop Professionally, I believe alignment school and elementary school teams. innovative, technology-based so- with company goals is the most im- lutions. As an adult, I’ve seen how portant principle for advancing What can we do to assure more technology advancements have im- STEM. I have spear-headed PTC’s in- women leaders in STEM? proved the competitive advantage volvement in FIRST (www.ptc.com/ Mainstream media could do a lot of our customers. I am amazed daily go/first) because it is aligned with to promote today’s women leaders by the way STEM is applied to solve our goals of creating shared value and their STEM-related accomplish- new problems and old problems in in our communities: Customers, Em- ments. Celebrate them. Show the new and better ways. ployees, Partners, and Students. Be- general public how cool it is to be a cause of this alignment, our strategic problem solver. I believe when young How is your company innovating partnership with FIRST has grown girls are introduced to women role to promote STEM? over the past 6 years to include: co- models, they are more likely to aspire Beyond our strong partnership with sponsorship with customers of over to be like them. Furthermore, today’s FIRST, PTC’s global education pro- 100 teams worldwide, international STEM professionals, regardless of gen- gram is focused on building the en- expansion, hundreds of employee der, should mentor young women. gineer of the future. This program has volunteers, donation of our software Bring them on as interns in your com- equipped more than 25,000 second- used to design and manage the ro- panies, visit their schools at all levels ary schools and 1800 universities with bot development process, and STEM and share their story. But we have to the same software that our 27,000 curriculum development for schools. get them while they are young, be- customers use every day to design Personally, I believe that persistence fore they have talked themselves out and manage the development of and networking are key principles of pursuing a STEM career. their products. 45,000 teachers have for advancing STEM. When I learned trained over 10 million students in 30 about the FIRST program 7 years ago, What about STEM gives you passion? countries. And we have partnered I was stunned to see the weak adop- My background is in engineering. As a with companies in the Aerospace tion in my own community. So I went young person, my father, a chemical and Defense industry to sponsor the on a personal crusade to introduce engineer by training and a manufac- Real World Design Challenge, where key people in the school community, turer’s sales rep for pollution control high school students form teams to interested parents and professional, equipment, exposed me to his work. help solve problems identified by and local government officials to He would take me on customer sites leading businesses. n the program. Networking and per- and encourage me to pursue my

Peggy Johnson serves as executive vice president and president of global market development and is a member of Qualcomm’s executive committee. Johnson is responsible for commercializing new business opportunities, including incubating early stage initiatives and developing strategic relationships for the company.John- son previously served as president of Qualcomm Internet Services. Under her leadership, the Brew initiative was developed and commercially launched. The Brew solution pioneered the world’s first large-scale mobile app store and inspired the growth of the global ecosphere. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engi- neering from San Diego State University.

Why do you believe STEM Education What traits do senior leaders need Lastly, engineers specifically are in and Workforce are important to to effectively support and advance great demand in our country and our nation? STEM today? we have simply not kept up with the In the more than 20 years I’ve been STEM degrees have the ability and technical needs required by indus- with Qualcomm, I’ve seen firsthand opportunity to solve larger societal try. Leaders can help close this gap the impact of wireless technologies. and global problems. Often times, it by encouraging one very large pool The mobile industry has reached an is up to senior leaders to make that of untapped talent—women. To- inflection point where connectiv- connection obvious. Two impact- day women make up just 12% of our ity is poised to affect traditional in- ful ways leaders can advance STEM graduating engineers. Increasing this dustries like never before. Our cell are to educate at an early age and percentage will go a long way to- phones have become part of the encourage an entrepreneurial, pio- wards meeting the demands. largest communications platform the neering way of thinking. world has ever known. The possibility that represents to challenging issues Starting as early as elementary Of what one initiative are you most such as education and healthcare school, leaders can offer priceless proud? It is truly exhilarating to be part of are mind-boggling. The computing mentorship and encouragement to a team that is continually innovat- power we used to have on our desk seek professional opportunities in the ing. When I was president of Qual- is now in our pocket, and will increas- STEM fields. Fostering and supporting comm Internet Services (QIS) division, ingly be central to how we learn, STEM educational programs through we developed and commercially work and play. Education for all, in- college will equip society with bright launched the Brew operating system, creased access to information for minds to solve issues taxing our so- which made the concept of useful, doctors and patients, social inclusion ciety. I look forward to continuing to downloadable mobile applications for remote populations, public safety, help develop the next generation of and services a reality. The Brew solu- commerce, e-governance and more engineers through supporting STEM tion (now the Brew Mobile Platform) efficient communications are just a programs and organizations such helped developers monetize their few of the ways wireless technologies as California Project Lead the Way, applications, birthed the world’s first will play a key role in the 21st cen- through my alma mater, San Diego large-scale mobile app store and tury. It’s because of engineers and State University, that provides local inspired the growth of a global eco- innovators that these achievements schools opportunities to develop the sphere that has generated billions in were realized. We need to support knowledge, skills and confidence re- revenues to date. n the STEM cause to continue to evolve quired to pursue a career in science, the technologies that will improve mathematics and engineering. our lives.

Lynn A. Dugle is a Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) vice president and president of Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS). Prior to her role at IIS, Dugle was vice president, Engineering, Technology and Quality for Raytheon Network Centric Systems, and was responsible for the function’s strategic direction, leadership and operations. Before joining Raytheon, Dugle held officer- level positions with ADC Telecommunications and served as a Texas Instruments vice president for Quality at the Defense Systems and Electronics Group. Dugle earned two bachelor’s degrees from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Why do you believe STEM Education leader in Raytheon CEO Bill Swanson, group called the Raytheon Women’s and Workforce are important to who for years has been a champion Network that focuses on sharing best our nation? in promoting STEM education. He cur- practices and enhancing leadership STEM education is critical to our rently serves as the Honorary Chair of skills. To date, this network has grown country’s economic competitiveness the national MATHCOUNTS program to 20 chapters with 6,000 members and national security. Raytheon, as a and has led our company with STEM across the country. defense and technology leader, em- initiatives like MathMovesU, which ploys 45,000 engineers and scientists. works to create an awareness and Our defense, intelligence, and civil- How is your company innovating appreciation of math in young peo- ian government customers depend to promote STEM? ple. Like many other leading CEOs, Bill Raytheon has a proud history of in- on Raytheon to provide the best solu- is a wonderful example of a leader novation and technology leadership tions to protect our national interests. effectively advancing STEM and dating back to 1922. Recognizing And Raytheon depends on a steady more people across industry should that STEM is critical to our success, supply of talented people educated follow his example. the company has worked for years in STEM disciplines to support our cus- on our MathMovesU initiatives, which tomers’ missions. What can we do to assure more have touched the lives of 3 mil- However, according to the Nation- women leaders in STEM? lion students, teachers and parents al Center for Education Statistics, A recent CNN report (May, 2012) in- by engaging children early so they 15-year-old U.S. students recently dicated that women make up nearly develop a passion for mathemat- ranked 25th in math and 17th in sci- half of the U.S. workforce, but they hold ics. This year, Raytheon introduced ence out of 34 countries. If these sta- less than a quarter of the jobs in sci- MathAlive!, which will bring to life the tistics do not improve significantly, ence, technology, engineering and math behind the fun experiences in America could lose its technological math. So clearly, we must do a better their everyday lives such as designing edge, which would have profound job of encouraging women to pursue video games or riding snowboards. consequences. STEM educations and careers. MathAlive! debuted at the Smithson- ian in Washington, D.C. and will go on Once they enter the workforce, the a multi-year tour of science centers What traits do senior leaders need talents of these women then need to to effectively support and advance and museums throughout the nation. STEM today? be developed. At Raytheon, we of- We have also partnered with Walt Senior leaders need to appreciate fer meaningful career opportunities Disney Imagineering to develop The and promote the important role that for women through our Engineering Sum of All Thrills™ at Epcot where kids STEM education has in our coun- Leadership Development Program. “engineer” an amusement park ride try’s economy and security. I am Established in 2000, ELDP provides in- and then experience the thrill of rid- privileged to work with a true STEM tensive technical and management ing it. n training. We also have a resource

Nan Mattai is senior vice president, Engineering & Technology for Rockwell Collins. In this role, she serves as the chief engineer, responsible for guiding the global engineering workforce, the direction and development of future technology solutions and technology investment decisions. She was appointed to the position in November 2004 and is a corporate officer of the company. Prior to this, she served as Vice President, Engineering for the defense business segment.

Mattai holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Windsor, Canada and has completed all coursework for a doctorate in physics.

Engineering and science are at the highly competitive environments. So, • First, engage early. Research shows heart of our global economic ex- we need to get the message out that most young women choose STEM pansion, offering a clear way toward women are creative, we work well fields by age 11, and younger peo- future growth, creating new technol- in teams, we are collaborative and ple are natural scientists, curious to ogies to address 21st century grand articulate…all key skills for success in gain a greater understanding of the challenges and promising genera- engineering. world around them. tions of young people rewarding ca- • Second, promote team-based, reers. And that’s my role, as well. From my hands-on education to engage earliest days in university, I knew I had and deepen young women’s un- But as a senior executive of a global to work harder, prove myself more of- derstanding and experiences with aerospace and defense company, I ten and hope that my accomplish- STEM concepts early. am all too aware that I travel in a rari- ments would be recognized. Today, as • Third, foster creativity and imagina- fied crowd: a woman—particularly a part of the mantle I’ve assumed as a tion in a welcoming environment, woman in an executive leadership women leader in engineering, I know encouraging an inquisitive, problem- role—in the field of science and en- that I have a responsibility to change solving mindset that will be neces- gineering. the world for young women and un- sary in their career. derserved populations. I do this by • Finally, develop partnerships be- The National Science Foundation in- sharing my experiences, serving as a tween education and industry dicates that little more than 25 per- role model and mentor and seeking that expose female students to cent of mathematical and computer to dispel the myths and biases that the breadth of opportunities avail- scientists are women in the United still pervade our culture. I view it as my able, introduce them to woman States. For engineering, that percent- charge to educate our young women role models and provide a system age drops to under 12 percent. While that the career path of science and of support and encouragement people once explained this disparity engineering can be personally and throughout their education. through innate biological differences, financially rewarding and show them today young women are earning high that their perspectives, insights and It’s up to this generation of women school math and science credits at experiences can greatly enrich the ex- engineers to usher in the next, shar- the same rate as young men and are ploration for solutions and impact our ing our stories, our knowledge and earning slightly higher grades in these society. our achievements. Through that dia- classes, suggesting that the raw abili- logue—and our modeling of fulfilling ties are equally shared. That doesn’t I am fortunate that my company is careers—we can show the young mean there aren’t differences in how committed to the advancement of women of today that they can genders learn and work. Several stud- STEM and so, with this support, we change the world through science, ies suggest women prefer to work in have focused our outreach efforts in technology, math and engineering. n collaborative teams, rather than in four areas:

After obtaining bachelor’s and master’s degrees from North Carolina State University, Lisa Teague joined Detroit Diesel Allison (now Rolls-Royce Corporation) in Indianapolis in 1983. She has held a variety of technical and managerial positions in Engineering and spent 2 years in the U.K. on assignment with Rolls-Royce. In her current role as Director, Research & Technology Strategy, she is responsible for the planning, execution, and global coordination of R&T activities in Indianapolis. The Engineering Employee Development group also resides in her organization, joining together coordination of university research activities with employee development and STEM support.

Why do you believe STEM Education vide economic and national security. of diversity in our workplace and feel- and Workforce are important to I want aerospace to continue to be a ing much more of an integral part our nation? strong industry in this country. And for of the group. I think we have made We need people to take an interest that to happen, we need students to improvements in areas such as man- in STEM careers so we can continue take an interest in and ready them- agement behavior and inclusiveness to produce the technological inno- selves for STEM careers. that help us obtain more from a di- vations that have made this country verse workforce: color, gender and a world leader in so many different diverse views and perspectives. areas. For economic and national What traits do senior leaders need security reasons, and as the world to effectively support and advance STEM today? Which woman leader do you most continues to grow technologically, we I look to leaders to understand that need STEM graduates. Even if students admire, and WHY . we all have a shared interest in sup- I admire former Secretary of State don’t choose STEM as a career, hav- porting STEM activities, and it is not Condoleezza Rice for her achieve- ing more people with an appreciation something that just happens at the ments as a world leader. She is so of math and science principles makes college recruiting level. We need to accomplished in multiple areas. As us, as a nation, better equipped to do what we can to interest students a (former) amateur musician myself participate in resolving today’s global at all ages so they will become both (hoping to get back to it!), her skill as and technological challenges. interested and ready (particularly in a concert pianist gives me hope that taking math courses) to tackle STEM Personally, I have really enjoyed my you can indeed grow and be ac- fields of study. Students at all ages career as a Mechanical Engineer complished in different areas. In my need to know this is something to working in the aerospace field. I want industry, Carol Hallett, former U.S. Cus- which they can aspire, so it is impor- our next generation to have the same toms Service Commissioner and cur- tant that we engage them at every opportunities that I’ve experienced. rent member of the Rolls-Royce North level of their education. I value having a job that creates America board of directors, inspires me for her achievements in the aero- something of value—in my case, gas I also look to leaders to understand space industry. At a women’s leader- turbine engines—that allows people the benefits of having a diverse work- ship conference, she gave advice on to travel and, through defense avia- force. In the span of my career, I have mentoring that I found particularly tion, makes our nation more secure. gone from being “the” woman in the insightful and that I pass along to all We provide jobs for people with a group, where everyone seemed to the younger engineers that I mentor variety of skills as we design, produce know who I was because of my gen- or advise. n and support our products that pro- der—to enjoying a much better level

Dawne Hickton is Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RTI International Metals, Inc., one of the world’s largest producers of advanced titanium products used in technologically sophisticated applications in the commercial aerospace, defense, propulsion, medical devices, energy, industrial and chemical markets. Ms. Hickton has been a member of RTI’s board since 2007. Ms. Hickton has over 20 years of diversified metals experience, including 10+ years in the titanium industry spanning several business cycles. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Aerospace Industries Association and is a director of public, private and educational institutions.

Why do you believe STEM Education —particularly for women and minori- sors and the students; (c) served as and Workforce are important to ties who make up a smaller percent- judges on competitive programs that our nation? age of college students and the recognize the technical and profes- STEM education is critical to main- STEM workforce. sional skills and achievements of the taining the United State’s standing as students; and (d) hosted tours of its a global leader in innovation and to And our commitment doesn’t end Niles, Ohio facility for both professors our ability to meet future workforce in the classroom. We must develop and students. An RTI-nominated STEM demands. We are one of the most meaningful opportunities for STEM student recently won a $2500 schol- technologically advanced nations in students and employees to hone arship from the International Titanium the world, yet we are losing ground their skills and advance their careers. Association. in the global talent war. Due to sig- RTI has apprenticeship, co-op engi- nificant gaps in the U.S. educational neering and internship programs for We’ve also partnered with top en- system, we are not adequately pre- college students and a defined tech- gineering schools such as Georgia paring today’s high school and col- nical career track for our employees . Tech, Virginia Tech, Ohio State Univer- lege students to meet the growing sity, and the University of Pittsburgh to demand for technologically skilled offer internships and to hire talented workers. I believe our commitment to Of what one initiative are you most proud? STEM graduates. STEM Education can fill this gap and For more than 10 years and before ensure that the United States remains STEM, RTI has focused on efforts to a global innovator. How is your company innovating build a robust pipeline of engineering to promote STEM? and technology talent for future job RTI has committed the time and tal- What traits do senior leaders need openings. One successful initiative ents of some of our top executives to effectively support and advance is our partnership with Youngstown to the task of developing new ways STEM today? State University in Ohio. At the onset to promote STEM. Our Executive Vice Supporting and advancing STEM is of the partnership, YSU students were President of Technology and Innova- a long-term challenge. The most im- offered internships or became em- tion, Steve Giangiordano, serves on portant trait senior leaders need to ployees at one of our Ohio facilities. the AIA’s STEM steering committee meet that challenge is commitment. The partnership has progressed to and has worked informally to “adopt” We must be committed over the long many other initiatives, most notably and mentor local high school phys- haul to developing and promoting RTI employees have: (a) served as ics students. Our Chief Human Re- practical and meaningful resources advisers in the design of the PhD Ma- sources Officer, Jeff Smith, serves on for students pursuing STEM careers. terial Science and Engineering cur- the AIA’s STEM Workforce Committee That means supporting rigorous math riculum; (b) served as mentors and seeking innovative ways to grow the and science classes and offering in- sponsors of the school, the profes- STEM workforce. n ternships, mentoring and scholarships

Amy Alving, Ph.D., is the chief technology officer and senior vice president at SAIC. Alving joined SAIC in 2005 as the CTO for the Engineering, Training and Logistics Group, and later served as the corporate chief scientist. Prior to joining SAIC, Alving served as the director of the Special Projects Office at DARPA; was a White House Fellow (1997–98) serving at the DOC; and was an associate professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Minnesota.

Alving graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. in mechanical engineering and from Princeton University with a Ph.D. in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Why do you believe STEM Education cells replicate, what drives electron they need to help spread the word and Workforce are important to behavior. Each answer is fascinating about what STEM careers can offer. our nation? in its own right, like a mystery that hu- And in the political arena, they can STEM is important from an econom- mans have learned to solve. The more help maintain support for world-class ic standpoint because technology we learn, the more we’re able to un- educational programs. powers innovation, and innovation derstand other aspects of nature— drives a strong economy. More funda- and to predict the way the world mentally, STEM education and work- Of what one initiative are you most behaves. From there, it’s a short leap force are important to mankind proud? to technological innovation, apply- I’m very proud of SAIC’s K-12 STEM because technology improves lives. ing the underlying laws of nature to program, with its focus on empow- From refrigeration that enables a make the world a better place. I love ering our employees to engage in safe food supply, to medical cures for all facets of that cycle, from expand- their communities. SAIC started the life-threatening disease, to airplanes ing our basic understanding of the program a few years ago, and the that connect the most distant lands, physical world to addressing some of response of our colleagues has been human-created technologies have the most important problems faced tremendous. They volunteer in sup- made the world better and safer. by society. port of hundreds of STEM events and They’re the result of the hard work activities in communities around the of generations of people educated country. Their participation breathes in science, technology, engineering What traits do senior leaders need life to the vision underlying SAIC’s pro- and math, and the innovations that to effectively support and advance STEM today? gram, “exponential inspiration”. SAIC will create our future will rely on the In the workplace, our leaders need employees volunteer their time and same. to ensure that STEM careers are at- knowledge in order to get kids excited tractive by offering robust pathways about STEM, and these kids get their What about STEM gives you passion? for career advancement in techni- friends interested as well. At the same STEM fields are exciting because cal fields. They also need to recog- time SAIC employees also draw in they allow us to understand—and nize the special needs of technical their colleagues, so the “exponential” change—the world. Science is about professionals, for instance by offering growth happens on both sides. The understanding how the world works relevant opportunities to maintain more people we can get involved in at the most basic level: how stars are currency and growth in fast-chang- generating interest in STEM, the more made, what creates volcanoes, how ing technical fields. In the community, likely we are to be successful. n

As President of the Siemens Foundation, Jeniffer Harper-Taylor leads one of the nation’s preeminent nonprofit organizations dedicated to STEM education. During more than a decade of service she has impacted students, teachers and schools on a national scale, introducing tens of thousands of young people to opportunities in STEM. Today she oversees an annual investment of more than $7 million in innovative education programs that support, recognize and encourage the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. Ms. Harper-Taylor is active on a number of fronts to close the minority gap in STEM and is considered a leader in STEM education outreach advocacy and appears regularly in the media.

Why do you believe STEM Education What is your concept of mentor- and Workforce are important to ing and sponsorship of others our nation? for STEM careers? “We need to Our ability to meet the global chal- It all comes down to education. We lenges of the 21st century depends need to take a comprehensive ap- train the next on STEM education. We need to train proach to advancing STEM educa- the next generation of world-class in- tion from elementary school through ventors, doctors, scientists and engi- graduate school with a national com- generation neers, and that requires a world-class mitment to creativity, flexibility and in- investment in STEM. novation in engaging students and educators to the possibilities that ex- of world-class What traits do senior leaders need ist when you pursue STEM disciplines to effectively support and advance as a career. We need to do better at inventors, STEM today? making STEM topics relatable to stu- Our leaders need to be fierce advo- dents—everyday lives and interests. cates for STEM education. They need We need programs that challenge doctors, to be engaged in and excited by students and educators to do origi- STEM topics and passionate about nal research and learn through inqui- scientists and making the case for STEM as a na- ry at the earliest possible opportunity. tional priority. And we need to do a better job of recognizing and rewarding students engineers, What can we do to assure more and teachers who are successful in women leaders in STEM? STEM. We need to create a culture that cel- and that ebrates math, science and technol- What about STEM gives you passion? ogy at all levels of society. We should I have the opportunity to interact on requires a look to develop more public-private a regular basis with educators and partnerships and collaborations be- students all across the country who tween academia, the business com- are doing amazing work in STEM. Their world-class munity, government, nonprofits and ingenuity and energy are a constant the media that inspire women to source of inspiration. n become more actively engaged in investment in STEM. STEM.”

With over 17 years experience at Southern Company, Jennifer is responsible for educational partnerships to grow Gulf Power’s future workforce and enhance Northwest Florida’s economic development position. These programs span the entire talent supply chain, beginning with early learning programs and continuing to elementary energy career and STEM awareness programs, high school talent pipeline programs, and post-secondary technical partnerships. Jennifer helped found and serves on the Executive Committee of the Florida Energy Workforce Consortium and is actively engaged in leadership of many other workforce development/ education organizations including Workforce Florida, Inc., STEMflorida, and the Florida Education Foundation.

Why do you believe STEM Education Further, we must ensure that academ- mentors at Gulf Power, and work op- and Workforce are important to ics are integrated with career and portunities, these students are able our nation? technical education and vice versa. to prepare for and make more in- To ensure our country has the talent We must engage to ensure that STEM formed decisions about their path fol- we need for the economy we desire, programs focus on preparing all stu- lowing high school graduation. Since it is critical we re-energize our youth dents for college and work and are the first graduating class in 2005, Gulf around science, technology, engi- not isolated to a limited population. Power has hired 49 graduates from this neering and math. We must develop program into power generation, dis- critical thinkers who are curious and Finally, we have to understand many tribution, customer service, and engi- can apply academic principles in students struggle early in their el- neering careers. workplace settings. It’s imperative ementary education with math and not to isolate STEM education from science. We have to address early Which woman leader do you most workforce education as if they are childhood development as not just an either/or proposition. We must en- admire, and WHY . the precursor to reading, but as a I most admire Susan Story, President sure STEM education is taught in an foundation to all education, includ- and CEO of Southern Company Ser- applied workforce-relevant setting so ing STEM. We have to focus on the vices. In her time as President and students can transfer that learning to entire talent supply chain—from birth CEO of Gulf Power Company, Susan multiple contexts. through post-doctoral work—to de- was a strong voice in our region and termine how we can best support state on how businesses must en- What traits do senior leaders need movement of talent through this edu- gage in education—not because it to effectively support and advance cational pipeline. STEM today? is the right thing to do for the com- As business leaders we have to assist munity (though it is) but rather as in helping students learn how to ap- Of what one initiative are you most an imperative for business success. proud? ply academic principles by providing Susan continues to lead by exam- I am most proud of the development resources—guest instructors, student ple through her support of Southern and growth of the Gulf Power Acad- internships and teacher externships. Company Workforce Development emy, our flagship talent development strategy focused on career and STEM We must support STEM project-based pipeline program that launched at awareness, talent pipeline prepared- learning opportunities. These pro- Pensacola’s West Florida High School ness and key external workforce de- grams often are more costly and of Advanced Technology in 2001. This velopment partnerships, such as the time-consuming and therefore not career academy offers students in Center for Energy Workforce Devel- included in “standard” instruction. This grades 9–12 an opportunity to “major” opment. n could take the form of robotics com- in Gulf Power and experience careers petitions, labs, or workplace learning in our company and industry. Through opportunities. curriculum designed by our industry,

Janice Chaffin leads Symantec’s Consumer Business Unit, which includes Symantec’s market-leading Norton™ brand. Since assum- ing her role in 2006, Chaffin has expanded the Norton portfolio to address the post-PC era of multiple devices and exploding data. Under her leadership, Norton has received nearly 600 awards for its superior products, achieved its highest-ever customer loyalty, and grown revenues for 14 consecutive quarters.

Chaffin previously served as Symantec’s first Chief Marketing Of- ficer and spent 21 years at Hewlett-Packard. Chaffin graduated from the University of California, San Diego and earned an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

How is your company innovating a long-term pipeline of women and exciting. Maybe it is a natural curios- to promote STEM? minorities interested in technology. I ity that I was born with, but STEM is at Innovation requires diversity of per- believe very strongly that a climate the root of how we live our lives, in- spective and a work culture that of openness and respect for diverse novate within business, evolve as a fosters a curiosity and willingness to perspectives encourages innovation, society, and make the world a better challenge basic assumptions. At Sy- productivity, and competitiveness. place. Without this drive to discover, mantec, we advocate a climate of the world would be a stagnant place respect and encourage employees Initiatives like the STEM Education with many more problems that would to open their minds and think about and Workforce Challenge put forth a never be solved. n ideas from a variety of viewpoints be- concerted effort and investment that cause we believe this fuels innovation. will help ensure that our country continues to be competitive in the global We have created our own internal economic marketplace. group—the Symantec Women’s Ac- tion Network (SWAN), which reach- “We have es out to young girls encouraging What can we do to assure more women leaders in STEM? them to pursue careers in Science, As women leaders we need to created our Technology, Engineering, and Math pledge our own personal commit- (STEM). Additionally, Symantec has ment of time and focus to mentoring own internal proudly participated in groups and up-and-coming women. When I was with external agencies that foster in- 14, I worked after school as a janitor novation principles—we are one of in a medical office. The nurse who ran group—the the founding signatories of the Wom- the office was the first professional en’s Empowerment Principles. woman I ever knew. She inspired me to reach further. As I move through Symantec Why do you believe STEM Education my career, I have looked for oppor- and Workforce are important to tunities to engage and help young our nation? Women’s women understand that it is possible Technology is one of the fastest grow- to be a wife, mother, and leader. We ing industries in the U.S., yet if current can make a difference as a mentor, Action trends continue we will not have the teacher or friend. talent we need to fill the jobs of the future. Currently, women and minorities Network are significantly under-represented What about STEM gives you passion? in the technology industry. We need Discovery itself gives me passion. to expand the talent pool and build Finding answers to the unknown is (SWAN)…”

Beth is responsible for the IT operations for the company’s stores, distribution centers, headquarters locations and international facilities. Every week, Target serves nearly 30 million guests (our term for customers), and Beth’s team supports nearly every area of our business to help create a great guest experience. She leads a team of more than 8,000 technology professionals in a global operation, and works with senior leaders to help achieve Target’s goals. Beth earned a bachelor of science degree in retail merchandising from the University of Minnesota in 1984 and an MBA from the same institution in 1989.

Why do you believe STEM education that they can be successful in these How is your company innovating and workforce are important to fields. to promote STEM? our nation? Target focuses on innovation to de- The fields of science, technology, Companies must ensure that interview- liver a superior guest experience. The engineering and math (STEM) open ing, hiring and development practices world is becoming increasingly mo- doors. They offer strong earning po- are free from biases, which requires a bile, and we’ve been working in this tential in challenging careers, and commitment to diversity. At Target, em- space for several years. For instance: provide pipelines for innovation en- bracing diversity means recognizing suring our country’s long-term rele- that each of us is unique and that we • Target was the first major national vance in a global economy. benefit from everyone’s diverse experi- retailer to launch a scannable mo- ences. A diverse team builds an inclu- bile coupon, allowing guests to re- Over the past decade, U.S. job sive culture that fuels innovation. deem offers from mobile devices at growth in this sector has increased checkout. three times more than other fields, Mentorship is critical to creating a sup- • We were recognized three years and there’s strong potential for STEM portive environment. Target offers pro- in a row by the Academy of Digi- workers to contribute to our eco- grams that connect team members tal Arts and Sciences with a Webby nomic growth. with mentors, and we promote several Award for our iPhone app in the internal networks, including one spe- mobile shopping category. What traits do senior leaders need cifically for women in technology. • Last year, Target launched a new to effectively support and advance version of Target.com that moved STEM today? Our Target Women in Science and us from an Amazon.com-based Leaders should understand the po- Technology (TWIST) network provides site to one we developed. The new tential of STEM and promote its posi- opportunities for skill development, site offers features that encourage tive impact. while fostering an inclusive environ- guests to create product reviews, ment for women. TWIST also partners At Target, we believe a strong technol- add photos and videos, and inter- with companies to provide events on ogy foundation helps fuel our growth. act with other guests. emerging technologies to connect When we recognize that technology our team to industry leaders. We offer an experience that extends enables our business, we can attract beyond our stores. Social media TWIST develops and engages women top talent that helps drive the inno- channels allow us to connect with and also reaches students. The team vation that’s critical to our success. guests and offer great deals to make volunteers at schools and shares ex- their Target experience the best it can citing work happening at Target to be. Through technology, we deliver a What can we do to ensure more inspire students with real-life applica- differentiated experience that’s per- women leaders in STEM? tions of STEM. sonal, simple, and accessible. Women are underrepresented in STEM-related roles, and we have to Organizations of every size can ac- Technology and STEM professionals do more to teach females about ca- tively create a supportive environ- are instrumental in bringing this to life. n reer possibilities and set expectations ment for women in STEM.

Alka Dhillon, Founder and CEO of Technalink (2000-present) has a wealth of strategic market penetration and development experience with a background in business development and growth strategy. Ms. Dhillon is actively involved and passionate about NFTE – Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship. She is a firm believer that the children are our future and it is through entrepreneurship that they can realize their dreams and deepest intentions. Ms. Dhillon is a recipient of the 2012 BRAVA! Women Business Achievement Award Presented by SmartCEO for being one of the Top 25 female CEO’s in the Washington, DC area. Ms. Dhillon holds a B.S. Degree in Economics and Spanish from the University of Virginia.

Why do you believe STEM Education lives now and we need to be able to Anything that one can imagine can and Workforce are important to participate effectively. become a tangible reality and allow our nation? us to progress in a way that positively I feel that focusing on advancing our impacts the planet. STEM allows us to upcoming generations through STEM What can we do to assure more grow consciously and productively enables us to Seize The Evolutionary women leaders in STEM? We can assure more women lead- so that we can truly make a differ- Moment. All that is evolving hinges ers in STEM by starting to instill the ence in the experience we have dur- on innovation and creativity which belief and confidence in our little ing our journey through life. are the building blocks of STEM and girls that they can actually have a therefore those of our future. We can future in the STEM world. We must let either attend the party or be the Who is your STEM role model and them know that they can dare to one’s hosting it—the choice is ours. why? dream and those dreams will mani- Edie Fraser, CEO of STEMconnector, is fest. Once they have this solid belief, my STEM role model. Her irrepressible How are women and minorities im- they will be properly equipped and spirit and unwavering commitment portant to STEM careers? passionate about learning about to women and girls in STEM related Women and Minorities are impor- STEM. Then, we as a nation need to fields is unrivaled. Many people jump tant to STEM careers because more give equal opportunities to girls and on the STEM bandwagon because women are naturally matriculating women to actually gain experience it is the hottest show in town at the by exponential numbers into the in STEM related jobs and allow them moment. Edie truly champions this workforce every minute. If those 2 to become leaders as they would in movement and lives her life to men- vital groups do not have the proper any other field. tor and advance women and girls in STEM education or training we will be their careers. She gives opportunities doing a disservice to our progression and open doors that would have re- as a nation first, and globally second. What about STEM gives you passion? mained closed for so many women. We will never be able to advance at The creative aspect of STEM gives me She is a true inspiration to humanity the rates necessary to keep up with passion. Creativity is the seed for inno- and it is an honor to be in her pres- innovation and growth. STEM is not vation and manifestation. I love that ence and her friend. n the future, it is part of our every day there are no boundaries with STEM.

Melendy Lovett is senior vice president of Texas Instruments (TI) and president of TI’s worldwide Education Technology business, which focuses on market-leading educational technology to improve teaching and learning of math and science.

Previously, Lovett served as vice president of the company’s human resources organization where she was responsible for TI’s worldwide compensation and benefits programs.

Lovett holds a bachelor’s degree in management and management information systems from Texas A&M, and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Texas-Dallas. She is also a Certi- fied Public Accountant.

Why do you believe STEM Education I have seen firsthand how STEM edu- How is your company innovating and Workforce are important to cation can remove barriers, level the to promote STEM? our nation? playing field and lead to a path out At TI, we listen to the needs of our Horace Mann once defined educa- of poverty and onto a road to suc- customers. Their needs and improv- tion as the “great equalizer.” STEM ed- cess for disadvantaged students. This ing student learning are what drive ucation is the new “great equalizer” positive impact is one that continues the innovation in our products, ser- for today and our future workforce. to drive my passion in this field. vices and solutions. TI continues to invest in education technology to help The United States could not be a educators meet their goals and im- leader in creating innovative, world- Of what one initiative are you most prove student achievement in math changing products and companies proud? and science. without having a globally-competi- I am most proud of High-Tech High Heels (HTHH), a program I founded in tive STEM workforce. TI MathForward is our research-based, 2001 to close the gender gap in STEM pre-algebra and algebra-readiness Texas Instruments and other high- and prepare girls to pursue degrees program that fosters mathematics tech industries are dependent on in these fields. The program started achievement for students. having a strong workforce with cre- with twenty women leaders of TI, as ativity and innovative ideas. well as support from the TI Founda- In 2004, TI collaborated with Rich- tion and Public Affairs. ardson Independent School District Statistics show that the US STEM work- (RISD) tapping into national and lo- force is aging while jobs requiring spe- The HTHH program offers professional cal experts to customize and localize cialized training are growing at five development and training for coun- research to create a comprehensive times the rate of other occupations. selors and teachers and offers a two- mathematics intervention program week summer physics camp for girls. to address existing gaps. The STEM workforce is a vital foun- Since 2001, we have hosted more dational element for the U.S. to sus- than 700 girls. Immersed in physics Today, thousands of students and ed- tain its capacity and increase global learning, the girls also visit corporate ucators in districts across the coun- competitiveness for technological in- campuses, hear from STEM role mod- try achieve mathematics success novations. els, and learn to visualize themselves through TI MathForward. in a future STEM leadership role. What about STEM gives you passion? We will continue to provide innova- I am fortunate to serve in a role that Most of the girls are minorities from tions like MathForward in technology, enables me to clearly see the value economically disadvantaged back- professional development and other that strong math and science edu- grounds. Through this work, I’ve seen supplemental, learning material to cation has for students. At TI Educa- STEM education transform these girls’ ensure teaching effectiveness and tion Technology, we create products lives and provide a world of opportu- student success. n that inspire academic achievement nity. I’m not only proud but honored and build confidence for all students to be a part of this program. in these subjects.

Cindy leads Cessna’s interior design, interior engineering and industrial design for all Cessna products from new cabin concepts to unique creations for customer aircraft. Cindy has a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and Architecture from the University of North Texas, and is a graduate of the Sr. Executive Leadership Pro- gram at Duke University and Executive Leadership Program at the Thunderbird School of Global Leadership.

Cindy has two sons and resides in Wichita, KS with husband, Larry. Cindy, Larry and their boys are accomplished Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do and avid snow skiers.

Why do you believe STEM Education nies that fuel America’s economy in What can we do to assure more and Workforce are important to critical areas. women leaders in STEM? our nation? By engaging young girls at an early STEM education is critical in prepar- age, we can open their minds to the ing the next generation of leaders, What traits do senior leaders need endless possibilities are available with innovators, critical thinkers and edu- to effectively support and advance STEM today? these degrees and how competitive cators for real world challenges and Awareness and advocacy in the ear- they can be with anyone, anywhere. solutions. Education is a key differ- liest stages of education is important By connecting young girls with suc- entiator in the development of top along with the understanding of all cessful women in STEM through men- talent by positioning highly qualified the facets of STEM. Students in el- toring, awareness and leadership individuals to better compete in a ementary and middle school need development they will understand global economy. exposure to how a solid STEM educa- that anything is possible. tion translates to real world jobs and Improving science and mathemat- innovations. For some senior leaders, ics education in the K–12 years is vi- Which woman leader do you most the STEM acronym might be new, but admire and why? tal to our country’s ability to sustain the content and importance is well- Ursula Burns, Chairman and CEO of our competitive advantage. Creat- valued. Our company relies on the Xerox, began her career as an ening a STEM pipeline for future leaders innovation and critical thinking of our gineering intern and through her broadens the knowledge of teach- people; their individual accomplish- leadership in research and product ers, better prepares students for entry ments, and our company’s ultimate development activities was instru- into higher education and creates a success, can be attributed to STEM mental in the company’s success. skilled workforce to support compa- degrees. Mostly, I admire her positive outlook toward all that she does. n

“Improving science and mathematics education in the K–12 years is vital to our country’s ability to sustain our competitive advantage.”

Dr. Rhona S. Applebaum is the Vice President and Chief Scientific and Regulatory Officer at The Coca-Cola Company where she leads Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (SRA), including The Coca-Coca Company’s Beverage Institute for Health and Well- ness. SRA is responsible for driving evidence-based research and education programs in energy balance, health, physical activity, and food safety; advancing regulatory science strategies; com- municating company positions on SRA matters; providing systems guidance on SRA strategic priorities and expanding networks and partnerships with key stakeholder groups to advance dialogue and understanding concerning our products, ingredients, policies and programs.

What traits do senior leaders need ‘gender neutral’ and assessed peo- Which woman leader do you most to effectively support and advance ple based on their skills, determina- admire, and WHY . STEM today? tion and content of their character. I admire Dr. Margaret Chan, Director- I firmly believe they must be active At this stage in my career, mentoring General of the World Health Organi- listeners and able to assess capabili- those seeking a career in STEM is a zation. I admire Dr. Chan because of ties, competencies and passions of priority. her passion to improve public health individuals and identify opportunities globally. Based upon what I’ve seen, where STEM can make a difference As a mentor for women, I try to em- she recognizes that in order to de- for ensuring success from a busi- phasize that though perfection is a velop workable, sustainable solutions ness, national, global and societal goal, it need not be their entire fo- to the complex public health issues perspective. They must understand cus if they intend to be a catalyst for we face, it will take partnerships and the importance of STEM as a both positive change and progress. This is collaborations across all sectors—in- a critical enabler and a foundation not an easy behavior to accept, es- cluding business, governments and for future innovations that will make pecially for women. We are neither civil society—to achieve positive a positive difference for all sectors raised nor trained to accept ‘be- changes to advance public health. and ultimately the public. As Leaders ing mediocre’—ever—and though Not everyone is as enlightened as Dr. and role models for the next genera- we need accuracy to do what we Chan and it takes vision and cour- tion, we have an obligation to ensure do as STEM professionals, we often age to realize that the status quo Senior Leaders align and integrate equate accuracy with being perfect, isn’t working and to solve today’s STEM genius with business acumen and they are truly different. Accept- public health problems requires a for continued success. ing that it is OK to be comfortable multi-disciplinary approach, new with mediocrity isn’t easy, and truly thinking, creative partnerships, realis- What is your concept of mentor- a learned behavior that’s required tic expectations and effective coming and sponsorship of others for success in today’s world. This in no munications. I know of no better role for STEM careers? way should be interpreted as deni- model to admire and emulate. That Foremost, it’s important to be avail- grating the importance of having old saying, “Imitation is the sincerest able—as both a resource and a high standards and striving to do and form of flattery” is beyond appropri- ‘sounding board’ to let the individ- be your best. I suggest they view their ate here. n ual think their situation or problem career as a trajectory—that’s always through. I try to be available to all pointed North, but one that will also folks interested in STEM, regardless of have a few ‘lag phases’ and dips ev- gender. I did not have a female men- ery so often, and that is acceptable. tor in my career, but I was fortunate In fact, it’s true to life! to have male mentors who were

Mina currently leads an organization of over 1,700 employees spread throughout the United States. The team is responsible for the overall end-to-end build of Verizon’s Wireline network infrastructure and circuit level provisioning across the network. Central to Mina’s successful leadership is her strong belief in the positive influence technology can have on children. She strongly supports community outreach efforts that help the underprivileged, at risk and disadvantaged with mentoring, training and exposure to technology. Mina holds an M.S. degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Maryland.

Why do you believe STEM Education What traits do senior leaders need of Women and Minorities in Science, and Workforce are important to to effectively support and advance Engineering and Technology Devel- our nation? STEM today? opment, if women and members of Science, technology, engineering, With the rate at which technology is other traditionally underrepresented and math (STEM) education creates advancing, it is more important then groups joined the STEM workforce in critical thinkers and innovators. Lo- ever that a senior leader exemplifies proportion to their representation in cally and globally, people with STEM the following: the overall labor force, the shortage of degrees are helping create treat- STEM professionals would disappear. ments and cures for diseases, gen- 1. Encourage change and nimble- The barriers and obstacles to wom- erating ideas for sources of energy, ness en’s advancement are numerous increasing awareness and tools to 2. Motivate employees to operate and complex including gender bias strengthen security, and providing from a place of passion and cu- and a lack of mentoring. I think to devices that have quickly become riosity gain additional traction; we need to part of our day-to-day lives from the 3. Act with a sense of purpose, get to young girls. Studies have shown telecommunications industry. Their 4. Display a strength in cognitive focus in the sciences drop off as girls work improves all of our lives. ability, and 5. Empower team members to feel approach junior and high school. We It is clear that most jobs of the future will confident in their abilities, chal- need more programs specific to girls require a basic understanding of math lenge status quo, and disagree during their early education. and science—10-year employment respectfully with others at all lev- projections by the U.S. Department of els of the organizational hierarchy. What is your concept of mentor- Labor show that of the 20 fastest growing and sponsorship of others ing occupations projected for 2014, 15 for STEM careers? What can we do to assure more I think it is very important to com- of them require significant mathemat- women leaders in STEM? municate, to today’s youth, the im- ics or science preparation. Although great advancements have portance of STEM. I set aside time been made in the area of STEM, wom- to mentor college interns, as well as, en still lag far behind in STEM fields. sponsor youth related technological According to the Congressional programs on behalf of Verizon. n Commission on the Advancement

Karenann Terrell is executive vice president and chief information officer for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. She has responsibility for the company’s global technology systems. Karenann joined Walmart in 2010 as EVP of Information Systems. She previously was chief information officer of Baxter International, Inc. Karenann served as chief information officer of the Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz North America. She began her career at General Motors.

Karenann serves on the board of directors for Women in Technolo- gy International and is a board member of Purdue University. Kare- nann has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Why do you believe STEM Education What principles do you, as a lead- standing on our shoulders and we and Workforce are important to er; apply to your professional and are going to have to speak out and personal life to advance the STEM our nation? recognize that the pipeline for STEM Innovation built America. Whether cause? starts at the high school and college during the industrial revolution or the I see the future through the lens of level and not the entry level job level. information revolution, it all comes sciences and technology. Not just The way that we’re going to get more down to innovation. In our future, it because I’m a technical professional representation is to move backwards will be even more critical that core but because I see future innovation in that pipeline. What I can do, what science and technology be at the in many areas converging through we must all do is inspire and support root of innovation. Without a foun- the lens of technology. Technology that next generation. dation and passion for STEM in the enables closer communities for shop- next generation, our ability to be the ping, it enables capability to collapse world’s innovators will not be true in borders in terms of real time commu- What about STEM gives you passion? the future as it has been in the past. nication. I am committed and pas- Technology is going to fuel the world. sionate about enabling our future. It’s going to be the fuel of innovation. It’s going to be the fuel of productiv- What traits do senior leaders need ity. It’s going to be the fuel of politics, to effectively support and advance What can we do to assure more STEM today? women leaders in STEM? entertainment, education and retail. Leadership has two sides of the coin Just because we aren’t represent- What’s not to be passionate about to be effective when it comes to ed in great numbers today, doesn’t when you can see the whole world STEM. One is around inspiring people mean we can’t be better repre- as enabled through technology? It’s and the other is in finding and nurtur- sented in terms of leadership in the as if you can see the next natural re- ing the talent of the individuals you future. We know that science and source that’s going to be required manage. Both are critical for STEM technology will be pervasive in the for success in any world. That’s what because finding THAT type of talent future. What it takes for us to get from gives me my passion. n and protecting and growing it is spe- where we are today into a future of cial… and it’s rare. higher representation are vocal role models. It will take women right NOW who know that future leaders will be

Sophie Vandebroek is Xerox’s Chief Technology Officer and president of the Xerox Innovation Group, leading Xerox’s research centers in Europe, Asia, Canada and US, including the Palo Alto Research Center.

Dr. Vandebroek is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical & Electron- ics Engineers, and was inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame. She is a director of Analogic and Nypro, and serves on the US National Academies Committee on Science, Technology & Law.

Vandebroek earned a MS degree in engineering at KU Leuven, Belgium and received a Ph.D. in engineering at Cornell University.

Why do you believe STEM Education taste of engineering. Hands-on ex- is very exciting. The impact STEM re- and Workforce are important to periences, such as the FIRST Robotics searchers are making on the world is our nation? competition, are critical to gaining larger now than it has been in many A strong STEM workforce is of critical confidence. decades. importance to our nation. They are technology entrepreneurs creating Thirdly, it is important to have women If you believe as I do, that there is no jobs so our society can thrive. They role models that are balancing a greater calling than solving the big are inventing and building solutions successful career and a happy fami- technological and scientific prob- for big problems such as climate ly. Women leaders need to share how lems, then together we must inspire change, health care, hunger, and se- they are prioritizing family while run- young people to become scientists curity. STEM individuals make our na- ning successful organizations. and engineers. Our viability as a thriv- tion and the world a better place. ing human society and as a nation Finally, we must communicate how depends on them. In order to solve these big technolog- rewarding and cool a STEM career is. ical and scientific problems one must be able to deeply understand how How is your company innovating our current solutions work, be able to What about STEM gives you passion? to promote STEM? I collaborate daily with passionate Xerox’s CEO Ursula Burns is a found- improve them or invent disruptive al- people who are envisioning and ing member of Change the Equation, ternatives. For that a STEM education creating the future. Xerox’s STEM re- a White House initiative advancing is a ticket to the game. searchers are applying imaging al- STEM. Xerox also helped found FIRST gorithms, which currently enable our Robotics and continues to support What can we do to assure more fastest printers to consistently print many FIRST high-school teams. women leaders in STEM? high-quality images, to monitoring First of all, girls must experience early infant heart rates in India. In France The Xerox Science Consultant Pro- on how much fun science is. My chil- we are mining patient records to de- gram is one of the longest running dren treated the world as their lab- tect hospital acquired infections very industry-education partnerships. For oratory. Nena, my now-23-year-old early on. Researchers are creating over 40 years, Xerox scientists and en- engineer daughter, and her brothers greener cities by mining traffic data gineers have made science fun for spent afternoons digging for bugs, and minimizing unnecessary driving. hundreds of thousands of elemen- building their fort, constructing dams, We are enabling justice faster by giv- tary students. and redecorating my kitchen with ing lawyers the tools to mine huge “science” experiments. There were Finally, we invested several hundred amounts of documents without hu- plenty of messes to clean up, but I million dollars in grants to fund univer- man intervention. At PARC, we have loved it. sities throughout the US. Thousands of created a new low-cost way to get students have received educational clean water. Given how critical the Secondly, middle and high schools assistance through Xerox’s Technical shortage is for drinkable water, this engineering classes can give girls a Minority Scholarship Program. n

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943435 100 Women in STEM Ad DOC0581067.indd 1 6/12/2012 11:22:03 AM SECTION 2 NON-PROFIT/ FOUNDATIONS profiles Marion C. Blakey President and CEO, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)

Marion C. Blakey is president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association. AIA is the most authoritative and influential voice of the aerospace and defense industry, representing over 340 leading manufacturers and associate members.

Ms. Blakey became the eighth chief executive of the association in 2007. Before that, she served a five-year term as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. As FAA administrator, Blakey regulated the nation’s airways as well as operated the world’s largest air traffic control system managing 44,000 employees and a $14 billion budget. During her tenure, the traveling public experienced the safest period for air travel in the United States’ history.

Why do you believe STEM Education lenges middle and high school stu- ensuring that they not only have op- and Workforce are important to dents to design, build, test and fly a portunities for advancement but see the nation? rocket with raw eggs as the payload. others senior to them advance up We need an education system that This year the rockets had to reach the career ladder. is able to produce the high-tech 800 feet during a 43- to 47-second workforce that will keep the United flight. Over the last decade, more States competitive with the rest of How is your organization inno- than 60,000 young people have par- the world. Competitiveness is more vating to promote STEM? ticipated in TARC. In a 2010 survey of AIA is very active in promoting STEM than just tools on the factory floor or TARC alumni, four out of five respon- with our members and in the business experiments in the research lab. In- dents said TARC has had a positive community. I believe that aerospace tellectual capital drives innovation. impact on their course of study, while and defense companies are leading You can’t put up fences around in- 92 percent of participants said they the business community in their com- novation; you just have to be faster would encourage a friend to pursue mitment to STEM. We have to. Due to and more nimble than your competi- STEM-related careers. national security requirements for our tors. That boils down to education in workers to have security clearances, our STEM subjects starting in grade we rely on home-grown talent for a school right through advanced edu- What can we do to assure more lot of our workforce rather than out- cation curriculum. women leaders in STEM? There are a number of practices that sourcing. AIA is a founding member will result in more women in STEM: of the Business and Industry STEM Of what one initiative are you most mentoring, promoting qualified indi- Education Coalition, a group of more proud? viduals and leading by example. In than 40 associations that represent The Aerospace Industries Association, the aerospace and defense industry, employers of STEM professionals. The along with a number of partners, just we’re seeing a number of women coalition has pledged to work with completed the 10th annual Team being appointed into senior posi- federal, state and local governments American Rocketry Challenge. It was tions and a few are becoming CEOs and private sector stakeholders to very heart-warming to have the op- of major, publicly traded companies. grow our STEM workforce. n portunity to be part of the awards However, we need to do a better job ceremony this May. The contest chal- of retaining mid-career women by

Ms. McEntee has made her mark as an association leader and innovator, building a record of achievement in leading large organizations through changes in strategy, governance, membership, programs, and the fluid public policies that confront them. She is an American Society of Association Executives Fellow and recipient of the Women Who Advance America award. McEntee was also named to Crain’s Chicago Business “Under 40 Movers and Shakers”. McEntee holds a master’s degree in Health Administra- tion from The George Washington University, a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Georgetown University, and is a graduate of North- western University’s Kellogg School of Management Advanced Ex- ecutive Program.

Why do you believe STEM Education itless. That is an incredibly inspiring system in the U.S.—including attract- and Workforce are important to message, and we need to use all of ing a large population of students our nation? the resources at our disposal to share from underrepresented groups—but A solid and thriving STEM commu- it as broadly as possible. when it comes to STEM, many stu- nity is essential to building the foun- dents from these institutions do not dation for public wellbeing and our finish their degrees or succeed in nation’s economic future. AGU’s mis- Of what one initiative are you most transferring to and completing pro- sion focuses science for the benefit proud? It’s our breadth and depth of programs at four-year colleges. Fixing of humanity. With the strains placed gramming that truly makes me proud. this ‘leak’ in the STEM pipeline is at the on society by a growing population AGU offers an assortment of opportu- heart of a new effort we are putting and limited resources to maintain a nities that expose students, teachers, together: Unique Research Experi- healthy ecosystem, we must create and life-long learners to the freshest, ences for two-year College faculty and sustain a steady pipeline of tal- most accurate scientific knowledge And Students (URECAS). Supported ented people who can rise up and and the excitement of discovery. by a grant from the National Science conquer these challenges, both now Our multi-staged approach to edu- Foundation, URECAS is intended to and in the future. cational outreach includes activities support and foster the educational that make Earth and space science careers of two-year college students, What about STEM gives you passion? fun and interesting for a variety of and ultimately create pathways for Globally, we face so many difficult audiences and age ranges. It also them to enter the workforce. URE- challenges—ensuring that families includes research competitions for CAS planning will bring together have access to a clean and ade- high school students, networking and two-year college Earth and space quate water supply, providing com- mentoring opportunities for under- science faculty who are conduct- munities with efficient, effective, and graduate/graduate students and ing research with their students and sustainable sources of energy, estab- early career scientists, along with faculty from four-year programs who lishing and supporting a foundation programming to strengthen the skills have successfully transitioned two- on which business can thrive. Our of instructors at all education lev- year college students. This allows us long term success in solving these els. And, with all of these initiatives, to increase awareness of existing problems hinges on the strength of we strive to reach a broad array of Earth and space science research our STEM workforce. STEM, at its core, groups to ensure that the Earth and programs, helps us to identify rele- is about problem solving and solu- space science talent pool reflects vant barriers to participation for both tions, about making a difference in our nation’s diverse population. students and faculty, and begin to communities around the world and foster best practices for creating a helping to build a better, more sus- career pipeline from early interest in tainable future. The opportunities How is your company innovating to promote STEM? a science career through doctorate for students considering a career in AGU is undertaking a new innovative level study. n STEM, or for those who are just starting effort to support two-year colleges. out in their career, to have a broad Two-year colleges play a vitally im- societal impact are practically lim- portant role in the higher education

©2012 STEMconnector™ All Rights Reserved 100 Women Leaders in STEM 97 Dr. Mary L. Good Dean Emerita, Donaghey College of Engineering & Information Technology, University of Arkansas Alliance for Science & Technology Research in America (ASTRA) Photo: Jason Masters Soirée Magazine / Little Rock Photo: Jason

Why do I believe STEM education What traits do senior leaders need Women in STEM? and workforces are important to to effective support and advance My role model growing up was Ma- our nation? STEM today? rie Curie. Reading about her life and Today’s world is being driven by First, our leaders need to understand work was inspiring and I did follow technology and world economies that what we have accomplished in her in some ways. I was in graduate are competing to capture the devel- the past will not necessarily provide school in the 1950’s when the whole opment of new technologies and to for the future. The global economy area of nuclear energy and radioac- bring the production of those tech- of today has many very competent tivity was new. I had the opportunity nologies to their home countries. players around the world and we can to get a graduate fellowship in inor- For the United States to thrive and capture our share of the economic ganic and radiochemistry funded by to provide a sustainable economic pie only if our policies provide the nec- the Atomic Energy Commission. I was environment for our citizens we must essary foundation for our citizens to one of only two women in my gradu- capture our share of this activity succeed. First among the necessary ate cohort and the other woman left both at the creative end and in the infrastructures is access to quality STEM the program after her Master’s de- production end. This is true whether education at all levels, K12 through gree. Since then I have been com- the activities result in manufactur- doctoral programs. All students must mitted to getting other women into ing new products or new services. To be introduced to STEM principles to STEM fields where I found such satis- achieve our share of this economic be good citizens in this technological faction and a sense of doing some- activity we must have a workforce world and an adequate STEM work- thing exciting. I have been pleased who can provide the creativity for force must be capable of supporting with the advancement of women in new technologies, who can utilize a creative, vigorous STEM centered STEM fields; although we have not and manage technical systems and industry. This requires STEM individuals utilized them to the extent we should. that can be productive in modern with education / training from voca- However, there are now great role manufacturing or frontline services. tional schools, two year colleges and models for girls to emulate like Me- All of these workforce arenas require four year/graduate institutions. We chanical Engineer, Ellen Kullman who STEM education which provides life- must have highly trained individuals is CEO and Chairman of the DuPont long learning skills, critical thinking who will be the creators of the next Company or Ursula Burns, Mechani- skills, and problem solving ability. The wave of technological development cal Engineer, Chairman and CEO of foundation for much of this educa- whether it is in nanotechnology, quan- Xerox Corporation. tion is mathematics- the language of tum electronics, or any of the other the twenty-first century. A significant embryonic technologies now being portion of our workforce must master explored in laboratories around the these skills at the post-secondary lev- world. This implies adequate R & D el if we are to maintain the standard support for universities and national of living to which the United States laboratories and incentives for indus- has grown accustomed. trial investment in new technologies.

Dr. Mary L. Good is the Emerita Dean university’s highest professional vancement of Science Award, the of the College of Engineering and rank, Boyd Professor. American Institute of Chemists’ Gold Information Technology (E.I.T.) at Medal, and was chosen Scientist of Dr. Good was appointed to the the University of Arkansas Little Rock the Year by Industrial Research and National Science Board by Presi- and is presently serving as a Spe- Development magazine. She was dent Carter in 1980 and again by cial Advisor to the Chancellor for elected as a Foreign Member of the President Reagan in 1986. She was Economic Development. The E.I.T. Royal Swedish Academy of Engi- Chairman of that Board from 1988 College of UALR has developed neering Sciences in 1990, became a until 1991, when she received an ap- nationally recognized programs member of the Tau Beta Pi Associa- pointment from President Bush to be- in System Engineering, Information tion (the Engineering Honor Society), come a member of the President’s Quality, Nanotechnology, Model- was awarded the Charles Lath- Council of Advisors on Science and ing and Simulation and Construc- rop Parsons Award of the America Technology (PCAST). Dr. Good has tion Management. Good presently Chemical Society and received the also served on the boards of Rensse- serves on the boards of Saint Vin- Industrial Research Institute Med- laer Polytechnic Institute, Cincinnati cent Health System, and Delta Bank alist Award. In 1997, she received Milacron, and Ameritech and was and Trust, both of Little Rock. the Priestly medal from the Ameri- a member of the National Advisory can Chemical Society, the highest Previously Dr. Good served as the Board for the State of Arkansas. award given by the association. Under Secretary for Technology for Dr. Good is an elected member She has published over 100 articles the Clinton Administration in the U.S. of the National Academy of En- in refereed journals and is the au- Department of Commerce. In addi- gineering, a past president of the thor of a book, Integrated Labora- tion Dr. Good chaired the National American Chemical Society, is Past tory Sequence, published by Barnes Science and Technology Council’s President and a Fellow of the Ameri- and Noble. In 2004 she received the Committee on Technological In- can Association for the Advance- National Science Foundation’s Van- novation, and served on the NSTC ment of Science, and a member of nevar Bush award for public service. Committee on National Security. the American Institute of Chemists Dr. Good has served as Chairman Before the Clinton Administration, and the Royal Society of Chemistry. of ASTRA, the Alliance for Science Dr. Good was the SVP for technol- She has been active on the Board of & Technology Research in America ogy at Allied Signal, Inc., where she Directors of the Industrial Research since its founding in the year 2000. was responsible for the centralized Institute, Oak Ridge Associated Uni- ASTRA is a Washington, D.C.-based research and technology organi- versities, and the National Institute science policy organization focus- zations with facilities in Morristown, for Petroleum and Energy Research. ing upon the role of R&D invest- NJ; Buffalo, NY; and Des Plaines, IL. She has served on advisory panels ments, competitiveness, innovation, She was a member of the Man- for the National Research Council, and STEM workforce development agement Committee and respon- the National Bureau of Standards, in the U.S. economy. sible for technology transfer and the National Science Foundation commercialization support for new Chemistry Section, the National In- Dr. Good received her B.S. in chem- technologies. This position followed stitutes of Health, and NASA, and istry from the University of Central assignments as President of Allied on the executive committee for the Arkansas and her M.S. and Ph.D. de- Signal’s Engineered Materials Re- International Union of Pure and Ap- grees in inorganic chemistry from the search Center, Director of the UOP plied Chemistry. University of Arkansas. Her awards Research Center, and President of and honorary degrees include the Dr. Good received the National Sci- the Signal Research Center. Before College of William and Mary, Poly- ence Foundation’s Distinguished joining Allied Signal, she was profes- technic University of New York, Louisi- Public Service Award, the Albert Fox sor of chemistry at the University of ana State University, Michigan State Demers Medal Award from Rens- New Orleans and professor of ma- University, Duke University, University selaer Polytechnic Institute, the terials science at Louisiana State of Michigan, and Colorado School American Association for the Ad- University, where she achieved the of Mines. n

Shirley Malcom is Director of Education and Human Resources at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. There, she develops programs to improve the quality and increase access to education and careers in STEM. Dr. Malcom holds a PhD in ecology from Penn State. During the Clinton Administration she served on the National Science Board and President’s Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology. Dr. Malcom is a trustee of Caltech and a Regent of Morgan State University. In 2003 she received the Public Welfare Medal of the National Academy of Sciences.

Why do you believe STEM Education portant to help mid-career women with a community group or women’s and Workforce are important to find and use their voices and talents. organization, build capacity within our Nation? In many cases they have valuable the organization to run their own pro- Every aspect of our personal and things to offer, but they have not grams, nurture and support them and public lives depends on technol- been asked or have been expected then send them on their way, stronger ogy, knowledge of STEM and/or the to defer to others. We ask them and and enabled to do STEM program- products of knowledge and inven- include them. And we support senior ming themselves. That kind of capac- tion of scientists and engineers. From women who are already there. We ity building is very satisfying. the availability of quality food and need to think of it as a life cycle is- safe drinking water, to transporta- sue; at every stage people need tion, communications, health care, How is your organization inno- support—to imagine themselves as national security and the economy, vating to promote STEM? leaders, to find themselves as leaders We discovered a long time ago STEM is the engine that makes it all and to be supported as leaders. that we will never have a staff large go. We also have challenges that enough to reach all of the people must be addressed that will also de- we want to/need to reach. So we pend on STEM: meeting the global What about STEM gives you passion? have been looking at other ways energy needs and food security re- There is always something new and to extend our reach. We work with quirements of the planet without exciting, something to look forward scientist-engineers who volunteer in doing irreparable harm to the en- to, something to discover about our- schools and after school settings; we vironment; supporting wellbeing of selves and our world. And even when work with groups who work with peo- populations across the globe to pro- experiments don’t work, you still learn ple, perhaps around other issues, and mote peace and security, including from them. What more could you ask help them see the STEM connections within our nation. for! to their issues; and we are moving much more into using technology, in- Of what one initiative are you most What can we do to assure more cluding games, to teach more about women leaders in STEM? proud? STEM. This way we can bring STEM to We start early with young women, I am proud of our efforts to share sci- people more on their own terms… and give them opportunities to lead. ence with all kinds of people. We have meeting them where they live and We support them with encourage- had any number of variants of pro- work. n ment and mentoring. It is also im- grams of outreach, where we partner

As the executive director and CEO of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Linda D. Hallman, CAE, is a nationally respected leader with more than 20 years of executive-level experience. Now in her fourth year at the helm of the 130-year- old organization, Hallman has championed women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Under her leadership, AAUW has made women in STEM a priority for the organization’s advocacy, programming, and research, awarding millions in fellowships and grants and publishing internationally recognized research on the topic.

Why do you believe STEM education What can we do to assure more career path encompasses every- and workforce are important to women leaders in STEM? thing we as Americans value—hard our nation? AAUW’s research report Why So Few? work, perseverance, and the belief In the next six years, the United States Women in Science, Technology, Engi- that anything we dream we can do. is on track to have more than 1.4 mil- neering, and Mathematics is full of lion tech-related jobs. These jobs are ideas about how to combat gender critical to our global competitive- bias in education and the workplace. How is your company innovating ness. According to the Congressional to promote STEM? Exposing girls to successful female AAUW is expanding two exciting pro- Commission on the Advancement role models, teaching girls and boys grams that help girls see themselves of Women and Minorities in Science, about stereotype threat, and devel- as the STEM professionals of tomor- Engineering, and Technology De- oping a growth mindset are just a row. Tech Trek, a weeklong camp for velopment, if women and members few of the recommendations the re- girls on college campuses, comes of traditionally underrepresented port lays out. If we dispel the notion from AAUW of California. Now in its groups joined the STEM workforce in that boys are “naturally” better than 14th year, this program has served proportion to their representation in girls in mathematics, then men and more than 8,000 girls, providing them the overall labor force, the shortage women should experience fewer with women STEM role models and a of STEM professionals would disap- gender biases in the workplace. From budding interest in STEM. pear. middle schools into labs and board rooms, women face stereotypes that Our second program, Tech Savvy, As an untapped talent pool, women have real and measurable impacts was started by the AAUW Buffalo are a key part of the solution. Because on their performance. Leveling the (NY) Branch. It’s a daylong program women offer different perspectives playing field requires that we put that lets girls explore STEM careers and approaches to problem solving, these stereotypes to rest. and work on important skills such as recruiting and retaining them in these public speaking and negotiation, fields can open the door for new in- while their parents learn about STEM novation. It’s not a coincidence that Who is your STEM role model and why? career paths and college financing tech companies with a high repre- AAUW is proud to have among its to help their daughters pursue their sentation of women on their senior members Mae Jemison, a woman dreams. n management teams have stronger I hope girls are learning about in bottom lines than companies with school. Jemison knew from a young few or no women on those teams. age that she wanted to go into Diversity leads to innovation, and in- space, and she broke color and gen- novation leads to profit. der barriers to become the first Afri- can American woman to do so. Her

Madeleine Jacobs is Executive Director and Chief Executive Offi- cer of the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society with 164,000 members; 43 journals; Chemical & Engineer- ing News (C&EN) magazine; Chemical Abstracts Services; and educational programs. Jacobs spent 35 years in science journalism and public affairs at C&EN, the Smithsonian Institution, the Nation- al Institutes of Standards and Technology, and NIH. She serves on boards of numerous scientific nonprofits and has won awards for journalism and mentoring women and minorities. She has a B.S. in chemistry and a Doctor of Science (honorary) from George Wash- ington University.

Why do you believe STEM Education What can we do to assure more and friend and has been a continu- and Workforce are important to women leaders in STEM? ing mentor to women at all levels. our nation? Every individual has a responsibility In the mid-20th century, the great to mentor girls from the time they are mathematician and philosopher Ber- very young to ensure that they have Of what one initiative are you most trand Russell wrote: “Almost every- proud? the same opportunities and the same I am most proud of the ACS Schol- thing that distinguishes the modern self-confidence as men. We need to ars Program, launched in 1995, to world from earlier centuries is at- ensure that girls have opportunities increase the number of under-rep- tributable to science.” The standard to excel in math, science, and engi- resented minorities in the chemical of living that most of us enjoy today neering and the self-confidence to sciences. The goal of the program is and hope to extend to our follow know that there are no limits to what to promote inclusion in the chemical residents on Earth depends on in- they can achieve. Every organization enterprise by helping develop the novations in science and engineer- has the responsibility to educate its next generation of scientific talent to ing. I want to be sure that the United employees, leaders, and boards of reflect our nation’s diverse society. Al- States is a leader in accomplishing directors on subtle and overt forms though it is a college program for gift- this important and aspirational goal. of discrimination that hold women ed African Americans, Latinos, and (and minorities) from achieving their Native Americans, more than 100 of What principles do you, as a lead- full potential and of contributing their its participants have earned Ph.D.s er, apply to your professional and full potential to the advancement of in the chemical sciences, a startling personal life to advance the STEM organizations and the nation. cause? statistic for a program little more than I will see or talk to any young woman 15 years old. ACS maintains an aver- and offer her my time and advice on Who is your STEM role model and age of 350 students in the program advancing her career and balanc- why? at all times and disburses about $1 ing her personal and professional life, Mary Good, who currently serves as million in scholarships annually. Since and I will accept appointments on Head of the Alliance for Science & its inception, the ACS Scholars Pro- boards of directors of organizations Technology Research in America (AS- gram has awarded over $14 million which work to advance the STEM TRA), is hands down my role model. in direct financial assistance to more cause and work hard to help them Mary has done it all, and is still doing than 2,500 students. This program achieve their goals by giving my it, as Dean Emerita at the University was honored in 2001 with a Presiden- time, talent, and treasure. of Arkansas. She has been a leader in tial Award for Excellence in Science, STEM in industry, academia, and gov- Mathematics, and Engineering. n ernment—all at high levels. And she has been a devoted wife, mother,

Victoria A. Rockwell is Past President of ASME and is director of In- vestment Development for Houston-based Air Liquide USA, LLC. Rockwell joined Air Liquide in 1996. She worked previously at the Hoechst Celanese Corp. Specialty Chemicals Division, Charlotte, N.C., and Union Carbide, Tonawanda, N.Y.

She is currently on the board of the Engineering, Science and Technology Council of Houston and serves as immediate past president. Rockwell earned a B.S. degree in applied science and mathematics from Empire State College in 1976, and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Union College in 1978.

Why do you believe STEM Education in grade school both as discovery- Of what one initiative are you most and Workforce are important to based fun and as a way to help proud? our nation? people. STEM subjects are often pre- I am most proud of a new recognition They are key drivers to current and sented as hard and difficult or as that ASME introduced into the EWeek future economic success. We need subjects only for boys—a bias that is portfolio—the DiscoverE Educator a technically literate society that will implanted in girls at an early age. This Awards. All of us who are in STEM fields embrace the future, not fear it. is what attracts girls—their desire to can look back at a teacher who in- help people and do something that spired us. Those teachers are the un- What traits do senior leaders need makes a difference in the world. sung heroes and more need to be to effectively support and advance recognized. I am proud that ASME STEM today? acted on that fact and that I was part A visionary ability to do what’s need- Who is your STEM role model and of the inauguration of the program. ed to ensure a STEM literate work- why? force is essential. I can’t say that I have a STEM role model. I value the work that ASME How is your company innovating has done to bring awareness to the to promote STEM? What principles do you, as a lead- need for STEM education. My company Air Liquide USA LLC er; apply to your professional and supports STEM education programs in personal life to advance the STEM cause? communities across the US. Support- What is your concept of mentoring K-12 STEM programs is a way that I advocate for STEM as vital to precol- ing and sponsorship of others lege curriculum for all students grades for STEM careers? we help promote not only a techni- K-12 and constantly seek to engage We should do everything we can to cally literate society but also help to educators, legislators, parents and promote and encourage STEM ca- develop future workforce needs. colleagues in the STEM discussion. I reers. It is not just about mentoring or also support programs like Engineers sponsoring an individual. Which woman leader do you most Week, Future City, BEST, FIRST Robotics, admire, and WHY . Recently, I met two inspiring young Science Fairs, and so on, both as an What about STEM gives you passion? employer and as a leader in the en- STEM can solve the grand challenges women in South Africa, Mabohlale gineering professional arena. we face. Mathematics is a language Mampuru and Naadiya Moosajee, common to all cultures and does not founders of a group called South Af- rican Women in Engineering. These What can we do to assure more change from nation to nation. STEM women leaders in STEM? provides a forum for open communi- are the kinds of women I most ad- The quest to bring more women cation. mire. They see a problem and they do leaders in STEM starts in grade school. something personal to make change STEM subjects should be presented happen. n

Beverly Willis is an architect and visionary. After 50 years in practice, she founded the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF.org) whose mission is to expand knowledge of women’s contributions (engineering, architecture, technology) to our built environment. By uncovering the lost histories and preserving the current legacies of these women, they become, for the first time ever, part of history. Previous public service includes: executive committee, National Academy of Science’s Board on Infrastructure and Constructed Environment; chair, Federal Facility Council; US delegate, United Nations Conference on Habitat I; and Founding Trustee, National Building Museum, Washington, DC.

Why do you believe STEM Education Of what one initiative are you most select group of leaders from some and Workforce are important to proud? of the world’s largest architecture, our nation? BWAF is a national research and engineering, and construction firms As an architect with an engineering educational not-for-profit 501(c) (whose combined employees total background, I live every day with (3) organization working to change over 100,000 of whom only 15–20,000 the knowledge that while ‘women,’ the culture of the building industry are women). as the saying goes, ‘hold up half of so that women’s work, whether in the sky,’ in architecture, women only contemporary practices or within comprise 18% of the profession and historical narratives, is acknowl- Which woman leader do you most 8% in engineering. Realize as you walk admire, and WHY . edged, respected, and valued. BWAF I greatly admire Sheryl Sandberg be- down the street in your town that achieves its mission by documenting cause she is a 21st century working- most of what you see—the places women’s work, educating the public, woman role model, a global leader where we live, work, study and play— and transforming industry practice in technology, and for her strong have been designed almost exclu- through collaborations with muse- advocacy for the advancement of sively by men. Both men and women ums, professional organizations and women’s leadership. Sandberg is also enter the STEM professions with a pas- other groups in the areas of architec- a mother of two. Currently COO for sion to make our built world a better ture, design, engineering, technology, Facebook, she possesses an impres- place to live. However, women need real estate, and construction. sive industry background with experi- more opportunities to design and the ence at Google, as its Vice President world needs more women designers. In 2010 the Foundation inaugurated of Global Online Sales and Opera- the Industry Leaders Roundtable, tions. She also was involved in launch- The STEM disciplines underpin archi- a consortium of the world’s largest ing Google’s philanthropic arm tecture, engineering and building global leaders in engineering, ar- Google.org. Prior, she worked with practices. Without STEM knowledge, chitecture and building, providing a the US Department of Treasury, as our buildings, roads, trains, airports, platform for the introduction of new Chief of Staff. In 2012, she was named bridges, indeed the whole infrastruc- ideas in management, technology, by Time magazine one of the 100 ture of cities and towns, cannot be recruitment, metrics and innovation. built to meet the needs and chal- most influential people in the world. lenges of our daily lives. Just as im- A global transformation is changing Senior leaders need knowledge of portant, the US cannot compete with STEM disciplines. Firms can become new management systems and cut- other nations without STEM knowl- more competitive after they inte- ting edge technology to effectively edge—an economic impact that ev- grate women into the transformed support and advance STEM. n ery US citizen will feel in their pocket workplace, develop women lead- book. It is urgent that the US attracts ers, and understand women as cli- more women to these disciplines and ents. BWAF created the Industry motivates them to stay, as the drop- Roundtable to share cutting edge out rate is an alarming 70%, ten years research, ideas and strategies as well after graduation. as to advance women leaders. This annual program brings together a

Ann Randazzo is the Executive Director of the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD). She assumed this position when the organization was incorporated in March 2006. Ms. Randazzo has extensive experience in the energy industry including information technology, finance and customer operations in management positions with Georgia Power, a Southern Company. Prior to her involvement with CEWD, she provided strategic planning consulting to electric utilities, concentrating on Human Resources, Train- ing and Development, and Organization Effectiveness through her consulting firm, Randazzo Consulting.

Why do you believe STEM Education on a daily basis in the workplace. al Standards Institute (ANSI). The 130- and Workforce are important to We’ve even developed a math hour assessment-based certificate our nation? bootcamp specifically for the energy program is called Energy Industry STEM is the very foundation of a com- industry to help build these skills. Fundamentals and is a comprehen- petitive workforce. My education is sive introduction to the energy in- in Math, which has prepared me for dustry. Based on support by CEWD every job I have had in my career. What about STEM gives you passion? members and The Bill and Melinda Math is not just about the numbers, My philosophy is that STEM is for ev- Gates Foundation, we are able to it’s about logic, critical thinking, and eryone. There seems to be more offer all course materials, including the ability to start with a basic con- awareness of the importance of instructor guides, student guides and cept and build on it. I can’t think of STEM careers, but the focus is on the labs, free of charge. Several states a career where that isn’t important. traditional STEM careers, such as en- have adopted the credential as part STEM education provides the ability gineers and scientists. However, we of the career and technical educa- to learn and grow and that turns a see in the energy industry that STEM tion program, including Florida and job into a career. skills are just important for someone who is, say, a technician as is for an Georgia. In the energy industry, STEM Edu- engineer. We need to start stressing cation and Workforce go hand-in- the importance of STEM education How is your company innovating hand. CEWD has been focusing on for all, regardless of career one’s ca- to promote STEM? career paths for in-demand position, reer pathway. This is a message that CEWD integrates the STEM message including lineworkers, pipefitters/pi- the energy, manufacturing and con- whenever we talk about energy pelayers/welders, plant operators, struction industries are promoting to- careers. We’ve even trademarked technicians, and engineers, all which gether. a statement that encompasses our require STEM skills. We are finding the philosophy Energy Careers: Putting incoming workforce has deficit in STEM to Work™. Recently, we devel- Of what one initiative are you most many of the STEM areas, especially proud? oped a set of career pathway inter- math. By partnering with their state While CEWD has many initiatives for active roadmaps that demonstrate and local education systems, CEWD which I am proud, I would have to this concept and the progression of member utilities are working to im- say the development of an industry- career options for in-demand jobs in prove these skills and help students recognized credential that has been the industry. These are available at better understand how STEM is used accredited by the American Nation- www.getintoenergy.com. n

Joann P. DiGennaro is the President of the Center for Excellence in Education. She established the Center with the late Admiral H.G. Rickover in 1983 to nurture high school and university scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to promote collaboration among future scientific and technological leaders in the global community. Ms. DiGennaro has negotiated educational science programs with 52 nations to date.

Ms. DiGennaro received her BS Degree from Purdue University, her MS from the University of Maryland, and her Juris Doctorate De- gree from George Mason University.

Why do you believe STEM Education in Education are its most esteemed strength and principles, regardless of and Workforce are important to programs recognized nationally and political pressure. I believe that their our nation? internationally. The Center has never leadership has been/was enriched The challenges of this decade and wavered from continuing to sponsor from having analytic training in sci- onward will be met by addressing its programs cost free for all students ence and math. the question: “What are they learn- competitively selected to attend ing in U.S. Colleges and Universities?” which thereby levels the playing field Only by careful problem solving, the What about STEM gives you passion? for young scholars from diverse eco- development of critical thinking and My passion is to excite secondary nomic backgrounds. excellent verbal and written skills can school and university scholars along with teachers in STEM to foster cre- our workforce tackle critical issues of The RSI was extended to young ativity and to fall in love with scien- environment, health, energy, national scholars in Saudi Arabia for the first tific and technological exploration to security and agriculture. time in 2011. The Center is very proud answer exciting questions about the that it is the first academic program Innovation and global leadership in universe. in the Kingdom for high school stu- STEM are dependent on rigorous cur- dents where females study alongside ricula for K-16 students, including the Mastering science and technology males to pursue STEM careers. recognition that profoundly talented is not about what is known, but what students in math and science also is not known. There is nothing more must have their potential met. Which woman leader do you most thrilling in academics then to help admire, and why? others reach for the flight of fancy, to Angela Merkel of Germany and ask seemingly absurd questions, and Of what one initiative are you most Lady Margaret Thatcher of the Unit- proud? then EUREKA….to better understand ed Kingdom are my role models for The Research Science Institute, the the riddles of the universe science, their focused analyses of the needs USA Biology Olympiad and the technology, engineering, art and and challenges of their respective Teacher Enrichment Program spon- math (STEAM). n nations, and for their unwavering sored by the Center for Excellence

Linda Rosen is the CEO of Change the Equation. Dr. Rosen has a proven track record in providing leadership to the business community in its mission to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning. Her career has focused on scaling up research-based best practices.

Previously, Dr. Rosen was the Senior VP for the National Alliance of Business; a Senior Advisor to U.S. Education Secretary Richard Riley and led the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century; and the Executive Director of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Why do you believe STEM Education vanced degrees were about three on the first day of school, introduced and Workforce are important to times as likely to have an engineering me to the binary system and other our nation? degree as an MBA. number bases. I was completely cap- From making critical decisions about tivated that what I thought were im- our health care, our finances and our Maybe this shouldn’t come as such mutable truths—like 1 + 1 =2—could retirement to using smartphones and a surprise. Engineers create things. be represented differently yet retain computers, we use STEM knowledge They bring new ideas to market. They the same meaning. Every day in and skills every day. They illuminate find new solutions to knotty prob- math class from that point on was an the ever more complex issues that lems. They invent. They see opportu- adventure. A literate nation not only govern the future of our democracy, nity where others see insurmountable reads, it computes, investigates and and it reveals to us the beauty and challenge. Those leadership traits are innovates. I am driven to find ways to power of the world we inhabit. Most what will advance STEM learning in spark a similar sense of wonderment important, STEM is an economic im- our nation’s classrooms. in all young people. perative. Over the past 50 years, technological innovation has ac- counted for almost half of our na- What can we do to assure more Of what one initiative you are most women leaders in STEM? tion’s economic growth, and almost proud? One of the most important things we The mission and accomplishments all of the 30 fastest-growing occupa- must do is to encourage girls from an of Change the Equation make me tions in the next decade will require early age. Research suggests that proud. During our inaugural year, we at least some background in STEM. many young girls succumb to the ste- released powerful Vital Signs reports Even during the past three years of reotype that they are less adept than on the condition of STEM learning in high unemployment, job postings in boys at mathematics. The stereotype is every state. We harnessed the best STEM fields outnumbered qualified pervasive and unfortunately flourishes thinking and resources to develop unemployed people by almost two well into adulthood without a grain tools to foster effective philanthropy to one. STEM is an engine of econom- of truth. Since mathematics is the lan- and, we expanded select, high-quali- ic growth. guage of STEM, these early biases, how- ty STEM learning opportunities to tens ever subtle, have big consequences of thousands of students nationwide. What traits do senior leaders need later on. Women are far less likely than And that’s just the beginning: new to effectively support and advance men to go into areas like engineering, STEM today? Vital Signs, a database of effective computer science, and physics. At a A recent study by Identified, a data programs, and tens of thousands of time when we need all hands on deck, company, showed that engineering middle students exploring the excite- that’s a lot of talent to squander. can be a clear path to the corner of- ment of STEM are coming soon! n fice. Combing through millions of professional profiles on Facebook to learn What about STEM gives you passion? more about the typical CEO, the study I am especially drawn to mathemat- found that CEOs were about as likely ics that involves creative problem- to have been engineering majors as solving grounded in logical thinking. It business majors. Those who hold ad- was my seventh grade teacher who,

Nancy Conrad is the Founder and Chairman of the Conrad Foundation. She created the Foundation in 2008 to energize and engage students in science and technology through unique entrepreneurial opportunities. The organization’s flagship program, the Spirit of Innovation Challenge, is a global competition challenging students to combine education, innovation and entrepreneurship to create products that address real-world challenges and global sustainability. By enabling young minds to connect education, innovation and entrepreneurship, the Foundation helps provide a bold platform for enriching the innovative workforce of the future.

Why do you believe STEM Education we need to achieve these goals. Pro- How is your company innovating and Workforce are important to viding young people with the skills to to promote STEM? our nation? use these tools is a necessity to be The Spirit of Innovation Challenge is We must embrace the power of col- successful in our pursuits. where smart kids become rock stars! laboration. No one program or sys- Our annual competition challenges tem is going to be the right or best high school students worldwide to solution for all participants. Time and Of what one initiative you are most use science, technology, engineering again we discover every child, edu- proud? In the five years since the inception of and math skills to develop commer- cator and community has different the Spirit of Innovation Challenge, we cially viable products while address- needs and goals. Through collabora- have engaged students in 42 states ing global/local challenges and tion and reciprocal endorsement, we and more than10 countries. Through sustainability. The flagship program reach greater numbers and achieve virtual collaboration, there are teams of the Conrad Foundation, the Spirit unprecedented success. It is impor- comprised of students from different of Innovation Challenge creates in- tant to leave a better country for our locations around the U.S. which we centivized learning opportunities for children but it is equally important to consider a perfect example of 21st students and teachers as they unify leave better children for our country. century education. In fact, we have their classroom knowledge with inno- reached in excess of 17,000 students vation and entrepreneurship. What about STEM gives you passion? with our outreach efforts and en- The hallmark of America’s culture gagement in our online community Which woman leader do you most is innovation and entrepreneurship. and more than 200 STEM educators admire, and WHY . It’s how we got to the Moon. It’s how from year to year. The Conrad Foun- Hillary Clinton is a woman I greatly companies like Apple, Facebook dation supported the conceptualiza- admire. She is a rock star wife, vision- and Google were formed. It is how tion of more than 350 new products ary leader, a global game changer, our country will continue to explore and innovations, and more than 20 caring mother, and influential diplo- the universe, discover cures for dis- percent of conceptualized products mat. For me, she is representative of ease and become good stewards and innovations are in development. all that is admirable in women: keen of the world we share with our global mind, good heart, passion and gra- neighbors. The sciences are the tools ciousness. n “It is important to leave a better country for our children but it is equally important to leave better children for our country.”

Dr. Reagan Flowers is the founder and CEO of CSTEM. Her prag- matic understanding of effective STEM education reform in classrooms globally has been instrumental in assisting with closing the achievement gap among ethnic-minority and underrepresented students. Dr. Flowers has led the organization in unprecedented expansion of services and revenue growth since its founding in 2002, having impacted more than 50,000 children and grown revenue from $5k to $3 Million. She holds a Ph.D. from the Union Institute & University, MA from Prairie View A & M University of Texas, and BS from Texas Southern University.

Why do you believe STEM Education What principles do you, as a lead- transforming classrooms into inno- and Workforce are important to er; apply to your professional and vative places that connect to the our nation? personal life to advance the STEM real world. Using the CSTEM Chal- STEM education integrates learning cause? lenge competition model, more than and it allows students to experience As a leader in STEM education, the 50,000 students and teachers have the relevancy of classroom content guiding principles that motivate the been impacted. Annually, the com- and its connection to the real world. work I do professionally and person- petition supports the participation of In order for STEM education to be im- ally to advance STEM education is both teachers and students over the pactful in closing the achievement what I refer to as the “wow and op- course of 8 months during their aca- gap, it must be connected to current portunity factor”. It is essential that demic calendar year. Participating and future workforce trends. Nation- STEM education is engaging, excit- schools are required to partner and ally, ethnic-minorities and females are ing, innovative, creative, support ex- collaborate to form Pre K through underrepresented in many STEM in- ploration, and allow for discovery. The 12th grade teams. dustries, which limit their participation “wow and opportunity factor” I employ ensures that the implementation in a variety of well-paid, high-growth The STEM content the teachers are of STEM education programs and professions. The underrepresentation trained on supports the implemen- curriculum development remain fo- of minority groups and women in tation of our project-based learn- cused on teacher development and STEM denies the nation the full bene- ing model which is multidisciplinary. student engagement in STEM. fit of their talents and denies science CSTEM ensures that the playing field and engineering the rich diversity is leveled by providing the same of perspectives and inspiration that What can we do to assure more amount of training, support and re- women leaders in STEM? drive those fields. sources to each of the schools. The It is essential that current STEM lead- cross curricular design integrates the ers serve as mentors, provide tar- What traits do senior leaders need learning experience through com- geted leadership opportunities, and to effectively support and advance munications, science, technology, STEM today? have increased visibility to serve as engineering, mathematics, social Distinguishing characteristics or quali- role models to women. studies, and art. Students are provid- ties of effective senior STEM leaders ed opportunities to innovate in areas are forward thinking, visionary, pas- How is your company innovating of robotics, geographical information sionate, and innovative in respect to to promote STEM? systems (GIS), green (environmental design and implementation. CSTEM’s targeted efforts for more stewardship), creative writing, social than ten years is directly impacting media, and visual arts. n STEM teaching and learning and

Karen Peterson, M.Ed., is the Chief Executive Officer of the EdLab Group and has served for more than twenty years in the education system as classroom teacher, university instructor, program director, and researcher. She is the Principal Investigator for the National Girls Collaborative Project, funded by the National Science Foun- dation (NSF) to increase the capacity of girl-serving STEM organizations via a strategic collaboration model. She is also Principal Investigator for SciGirls and the Computer Science Collaboration Project, which all address gender, racial, and socioeconomic underrepresentation in STEM.

How is your organization innovat- community could accomplish. Ed- practitioners who in turn, serve more ing to promote STEM? Lab Group is unique in using collabo- than 5 million girls across the United The EdLab Group is a dynamic orga- ration as a catalyst for organizational States. nization dedicated to educational capacity building, educator profes- innovation, developing and imple- sional development, and improving The NGCP model implements cre- menting programs and projects that access to STEM for underrepresented ative strategies to reach diverse create meaningful and widespread groups. groups. By reaching practitioners impact. We deliver programs state- and organizations who serve under- wide, regionally, nationally and in- We created and manage the Na- represented girls, collaborating with ternationally. Our staff has expertise tional Girls Collaborative Project K-12 school counselors, and strength- in managing and scaling up large (NGCP) which uses a unique collab- ening the capacity of Regional Col- projects that include professional oration model to increase the quality laboratives to implement and sustain development for educators, informal of science, technology, engineering, the model, the project adds knowl- educational experiences for youth, and mathematics (STEM) program- edge to the field about effective en- and exemplary practice dissemina- ming and strengthen the capacity of gagement and outreach strategies tion for practitioners. EdLab staff have STEM practitioners through dissemi- for underrepresented girls in STEM, collaboration expertise to improve nation of research-based training enhancing the effectiveness and the organizational effectiveness and and strategies, leveraging existing sustainability of girl-serving organiza- reach of programs dedicated to ex- resources, and facilitating collaborations, and collaborations between panding opportunities in STEM and tion among its constituents. The result school counselors and STEM prac- digital inclusion. We enable profes- of this model is a national organiza- titioners. The NGCP’s collaborative sionals across projects and commu- tion that has become more powerful model transforms the way practitio- nities to generate creative solutions and effective as it has been replicat- ners and educators work to advance and strategies that maximize benefit ed in 36 states, serving thousands of girls participation in STEM. n beyond that which one project or

Judy Vredenburgh brings lifelong passion for supporting girls and young women to her role as President and CEO of Girls Inc., the nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through life-changing programs and experiences. At Girls Inc., Judy is leading a charge for growth, including expansion of programming that helps girls discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. Previously, she was President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and CEO of Chess King, a division of Melville Corporation.

Why do you believe STEM Education Who is your STEM role model and Of what one initiative are you most and Workforce are important to why? proud? our nation? One of our alumni: Bianca Bailey. Girls Inc. Eureka!® engages girls ages Nearly all of the thirty fastest-growing Bianca grew up in Dallas raised by 12 to 18 in exploring STEM with the occupations in the next decade re- a single father. At Girls Inc. she was long-term goal of inspiring them to quire at least some STEM knowledge, introduced to engineering and met pursue post-secondary education but girls and women continue to lag women scientists. She was one of and careers in these fields. This multi- in these fields, particularly “hard” sci- only a few African-American girls year effort combines interactive ences like physics, computer science, in her science-focused high school programs, personal development and engineering. Women of color and was often teased. Girls Inc. was activities, and sports with an intensive are even less likely to enter these her haven, encouraging her to keep experience on a college campus careers. It is particularly important to going. and STEM internships. reach out to women and girls to ensure we are maximizing our collective In May, Bianca graduated from How- We are currently working to expand potential. ard University with a degree in Chemi- this incredible program in scope and cal Engineering. She was campus reach to give more girls this critical That’s why at Girls Inc. we grow girls’ President of Engineering Without Bor- exposure to STEM, college, and the skills and confidence in areas, in- ders and traveled to Kenya and Su- workplace. cluding STEM, with research-based, dan. She mentors girls in STEM at our hands-on activities and mentoring Washington, DC affiliate. In 2011, the How is your organization inno- relationships in a positive, all-girl en- White House honored Bianca for her vating to promote STEM? vironment. leadership in encouraging girls in STEM. At Girls Inc. we are providing experi- ential learning opportunities for girls What can we do to assure more Bianca is headed to the University of who would never otherwise have ac- women leaders in STEM? Illinois Urbana-Champaign to get her cess to them. Our work is enhanced Support programs in and out of Masters in Environmental Engineer- by our many corporate partners who school that expose girls to STEM as a ing. She plans on pursuing a Ph.D. contribute funding, expertise, and possibility for their futures. From day and working in international devel- employees’ time. We are collaborat- one, give girls safe spaces to problem opment. Every time I hear an update ing locally, regionally, and nationally solve. from her, I am inspired to make cer- with companies to bring more high tain every girl has the opportunity quality STEM programs and experi- Educate girls about the gaps that ex- to discover her passion and the skills ences to girls and we are always ist and infuse the self-reliance to be and support she needs to succeed in seeking to increase capacity to successful. Lastly, find diverse women any field. reach even more girls. n role models who make STEM come alive and demonstrate that scientists have full, interesting careers and lives.

Anna Maria Chávez was appointed chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the USA on August 24, 2011. Prior to her appointment, she served as chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of South- west Texas. Before joining the Girl Scout organization, Ms. Chávez served as deputy chief of staff for urban relations and community development for then-Governor of Arizona Janet Napolitano, the current U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. Ms. Chávez holds a law degree from the University of Arizona and a bachelor’s degree in American history from Yale.

Why does STEM matter to your or- we need to ensure that our entire create compelling, exciting sto- ganization? population of young people, espe- ries featuring characters who are Girl Scouts of the USA is committed cially girls, is educated in STEM fields. scientists (and not necessarily sci- to ensuring that every girl has the entists who are stopping a mete- opportunity to explore and build an or from hitting Earth!) where most interest in science, technology, en- Has your organization been successful at reaching its STEM goals? of those characters are women. gineering, and mathematics. The By combining our girl-learning en- 2. The development of a robust na- strength of our nation depends on vironment, our unique national pro- tionwide mentoring system for increasing girls’ involvement in STEM, gram, our unparalleled delivery girls in middle school (where they and in helping them to develop criti- infrastructure, and our proven exper- often lose interest in STEM) that cal thinking, problem solving, and tise in working with partners, we offer could connect them to women in collaboration skills that are so impor- powerful STEM learning experiences a variety of STEM fields. This would tant in life and in becoming future for girls across all sectors, includ- offer all girls the opportunity to STEM leaders. While the percentage ing girls in traditionally underserved be inspired and encouraged by of careers that require advanced and underrepresented communi- women who have successfully STEM education increases, an alarm- ties. For example, programs such as pursued STEM careers. ingly high percentage of girls lose Girl Scouts Forever Green, which en- 3. Creating a STEM resource ac- interest in STEM subjects early in their courages girls to lead their families, cess center at the national and/ development. schools, and communities in improv- or council level that can provide ing the environment and protecting training, mentoring and resources What is your organization doing natural resources. Also, by reach- to all Girl Scouts as they pursue about it? ing underserved girls, such as with programming in STEM. Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent the AT&T supported IMAGINE: Your organization dedicated solely to STEM Future and Imagine Engineer- Beyond your organization, what girls and their development. For 100 ing funded by the National Science one thing should be done now to years, Girl Scouts has offered experi- Foundation. Both programs offer girls help solve the STEM crisis? ential learning in a nurturing environ- from low-income and underserved Putting as much effort into supporting ment. Our national program portfolio communities the chance to experi- STEM students to “succeed” in college threads STEM learning throughout our ence STEM and plan for futures in as it took into creating the pipeline and unique leadership journeys and inno- STEM fields. resources to get them into college. De- vative skill-building opportunities. Our signing the support structure and re- girls explore and develop skills and sources at the university level that help qualities that will serve them all their If you could have three wishes granted by the STEM genie, what all types of STEM learners create a STEM lives creating future leaders in STEM. If would they be? identity. n the U.S. is to maintain its competitive 1. The entertainment industry (film, advantage in the global economy, television, publishing, etc.) would

Great Minds in STEM, a non-profit organization based in Califor- nia, is celebrating its 24th year of servicing communities around the country by providing stellar and innovative national STEM programming. In 2011 alone, the GMiS team produced and executed programming that directly reached over 30,000 people.

Ms. Park received her J.D. degree from the University of Southern California and her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. Ms. Park also serves on additional non-profit boards and is a guest speaker or volunteer at many professional and student STEM events.

Why do you believe STEM Education lady today wants to become a lenge to focus on just one as our and Workforce are important to singer, she knows she must practice, scholarship recipients, College Bowl our nation? train and prepare her voice on a participants and award winners are The future success of the United daily basis and there are many op- all stellar role models. So with this States will greatly depend on our abil- portunities for her to perform at her said, the newest initiative I am most ity to encourage, educate, and sup- school, church, community center proud of is our STEM-Up Initiative port individuals who are passionate, or through competitions. She can which is building STEM capacity in a curious and dedicated to STEM fields. even post her singing on YouTube. If low-income, underserved communi- We are still a relatively young nation the same young lady wants to be an ty comprised of over 92,000 residents and when we review our growth in engineer or scientist the opportuni- with a school-age population of ap- STEM over the last 100 years the leaps ties to practice, train and prepare for proximately 20,000 students in Boyle we took were amazing. Now for the these careers are not as obvious or Heights, a community in East Los An- next 100 we must be able to fly, not ubiquitous. There is even less access geles, California. Such a large scale leap, to keep pace and surpass the to STEM activities and competitions undertaking is a unique approach global competition in STEM. It is also in underserved communities. Unless to STEM education. STEM-Up drives a matter of national security as the there is a STEM professional in the transformative change by leverag- way wars are fought, defended and family, most students, especially fe- ing the existing cultural richness of won has changed dramatically. The male students, also lack access to fe- the community toward STEM. We continued successful defense of our male STEM role models. GMiS is proud have developed a menu of inter- country from future attacks will great- to have launched our Viva Technol- related opportunities that engage ly depend on our military branches ogy K-12 STEM Education program students, parents, teachers, admin- and intelligence agencies being ten years ago to fill this need in our istrators, government agencies, cor- able to have the best and brightest underserved communities for young porations and community-based leaders, troops and civilians who are women and men. Additionally, GMiS organizations around STEM hands-on STEM trained and prepared. has been documenting and show- activities, role models, and career casing the achievements of Hispanic options. STEM-Up is a five-year perfor- What can we do to assure more women in STEM for the last 23 years mance based contract awarded in women leaders in STEM? and we are honored to share their 2008 from the U.S. Department of De- The most important thing we can stories to students across the country! fense, administered by the U.S. Army do to have more women leaders Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles Dis- in STEM is to expose and engage trict Office.n young girls, early-on, to participate in of What one initiative are you most proud? STEM hands-on activities, programs, GMiS has many outstanding pro- camps, career days and college grams and initiatives so it is a chal- campus competitions. If a young

Lisa Gable is the President of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a CEO-led initiative aimed at helping to reduce obesity, especially childhood obesity, in America. She is also Chairman Emeritus of the Pacific Research Institute and serves on the board of Girl Scouts of the USA.

Gable was U.S. Commissioner General to the 2005 World Exposi- tion, Aichi, Japan and held personal rank of Ambassador. Other experience includes her tenure as Global Brand Identity Manager for INTEL Corporation, as a Director, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute and as a Commissioner, the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships.

Why do you believe STEM Education guished graduate from the Air Force and dream up the next technological and Workforce are important to Academy and a Rhodes Scholar. She advancement that changed how we our nation? has worked on key issues from military do something as basic as reading a When I lived in Silicon Valley in the 90’s, intelligence and defense technology book or listening to the radio. I saw the launch of the dot.com era to Medicare and children’s health. and the birth of mobile computing. Heather demonstrates that with sol- The passion and drive of these indi- We led the global market because of id grounding in math and science, viduals not only benefits our lives, but a relentless pursuit of creativity and a woman can provide leadership also keeps us engaged and always unfettered innovation. Can America in the broad landscape of politics. thinking about “what is next”? remain a global game-changer? I Most importantly, Heather has been recognize that there will be ebbs and a mentor to many women, focusing flows in America’s leadership, but we Of what one initiative are you most on supporting military women in their proud? need to get back the edge. careers. In the early 90’s, I drove the development of a coalition comprised of What can we do to assure more Intel leadership, the school district, What about STEM gives you passion? women leaders in STEM? parents, teachers and administrators I have seen the personal benefits of The key is mentoring. We need to ac- and a major accounting firm to build creativity unleashed and supported. tively create initiatives that help girls a model elementary public school, The rapid advancements in medical link life experiences to STEM subjects, Kyrene La Mirada. so that the path forward is never bro- technology have had a direct and ken. A high school extra curricular real impact on my own family mem- Teachers were provided internships program can help make the con- bers who have suffered from cancer at Intel’s Chandler manufacturing nection to the college internship or and heart disease. Mobile computing site and Intel site managers served on scholarship opportunity. has allowed me as a working mom to the school’s executive program and multitask, check emails from a play- management design committee. To- As leaders, we need to do a little ground or participate in a meeting day the school continues to be one more hand-holding. Most impor- on the other side of the globe with- of the top performers in the state. n tantly, the process should support the out having to be there in person. potential for all girls, not only star students. I have heard leaders like Andy Grove outline a vision of where the world could be and then make it a reality. Who is your STEM role model and why? I have seen my husband, a former Former Congresswoman Heather Wil- Apple executive and entrepreneur, son she was the first female veteran sit around the table with other engi- to be elected to Congress, is a distin- neers and product marketing gurus

Kimberly Reed is Executive Director of the International Food Infor- mation Council Foundation. Previously, she served as Senior Advisor to U.S. Treasury Secretaries Henry Paulson and John Snow; Direc- tor of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Fi- nancial Institutions Fund; Counsel to the U.S. Congress; and Vice President at Lehman Brothers. Kimberly earned a law degree from WV University College of Law and dual undergraduate degree in biology and government with a minor in chemistry from WV Wes- leyan College. She currently serves on the Alzheimer’s Association National Board of Directors and WV Wesleyan College Board of Trustees.

Why do you believe STEM Education Katrina and a massive fire. She now Which woman leader do you most and Workforce are important to shares this passion as “America’s admire, and WHY . our nation? Doctor.” She provides the best scien- I most admire Margaret Thatcher, STEM, especially in the agriculture, tific information available to improve who was the longest-serving British health, and nutrition areas, is vi- the health of our nation, especially Prime Minister of the 20th century, tal to feeding our world. Between as we address the problem of non- and the only woman ever to have now and 2050, our planet’s popula- communicable diseases like heart held the position. One of my favor- tion will increase by 2 billion people disease, cancer, and diabetes. ite Thatcher quotes is: “I do not know —from 7 billion to 9 billion—and, ac- anyone who has got to the top with- cording to the United Nations, we out hard work. That is the recipe. It will need 100 percent more food Of what one initiative are you most will not always get you to the top, and 70 percent of it must come from proud? In my personal capacity, I am a but should get you pretty near.” Bar- efficiency-enhancing technologies. National Board Member of the Al- oness Thatcher’s life embodies this In my current position, I enjoy shar- zheimer’s Association. I served as hard work and her foundation was in ing this message with young people Co-chair of the 2012 Alzheimer’s Ad- STEM, as she graduated from Oxford through an IFIC Foundation initiative, vocacy Forum, which set a new re- University with a B.S. in Chemistry. She “Understanding Our Food,” and the cord as the world’s largest gathering specialized in X-ray crystallography Alliance to Feed the Future. We need of advocates—nearly 800 from all 50 under the supervision of Nobel Prize- to encourage our future leaders to states—who are devoted to ending winning chemist Dorothy Hodgkin, focus on STEM and become a part of Alzheimer’s Disease and traveled to worked as research chemist at British the solution that will nourish our ever- Washington, D.C. to share this mes- Xylonite Plastics and Lyons & Com- growing planet. sage with the U.S. Congress. Not only pany focusing on ice cream preser- is this “disease without a cure” af- vatives, studied law in her free time, Who is your STEM role model and fecting 5 million Americans, like my and became a barrister before em- why? grandmother, and 15 million family barking on her remarkable political My STEM role model is U.S. Surgeon members and friends who are pro- career. Above all, the number one General Regina Benjamin. She, like viding unpaid care, it will cost the reason why I admire and am inspired me, comes from rural America. Dr. nation $200 billion in 2012. I am do- by the “Iron Lady” is her steadfast Benjamin’s life has been one of ser- ing all that I can to build support for commitment to the cause of free- vice. She founded a rural health clinic research to find treatments that cure, dom around the world. n in Alabama and, through determina- delay, or prevent this disease. tion, kept it in operation despite the damage of Hurricanes George and

BioJennifer was appointed President of The Manufacturing Institute, the non-profit affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, on April 1, 2012. Jennifer is driving an agenda focused on improving and expanding manufacturing in the United States. Jennifer has extensive experience in workforce development, employer engagement, and business. She is a proven leader at the Institute as the chief architect of one of the organization’s flagship initiatives, the NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System.

Why do you believe STEM Education nationally portable, industry-recog- What can we do to assure more and Workforce are important to nized credentials based specifically women leaders in STEM? our nation? on employer-identified skills. These We must first understand the chal- The United States is the world’s largest credentials, and the training required lenges and solutions for attraction, manufacturing economy, producing to obtain them, certify that an individ- retention and advancement of 21 percent of global manufactured ual possesses the basic skills necessary women in manufacturing fields. The products. In the last two years, manu- for a career in manufacturing and en- Manufacturing Institute is partner- facturers have added almost 500,000 sures that they are useful nationwide ing with Deloitte, Society of Manu- new jobs. While manufacturing re- and across multiple manufacturing facturing Engineers and University mains an important economic force sectors. We consider these programs of Phoenix to deploy “STEPping it Up in regions across the country, it now to be Applied STEM pathways for stu- for Women in Manufacturing,” an confronts some serious challenges: dents, bringing real-world experience initiative focused around recogni- access to an educated and skilled and application into the classroom tion, research and education. The workforce. Over 80% of manufacturers and exciting the next generation of first annual STEP Awards will identify report moderate to serious shortages skilled manufacturing talent. and highlight women—from the fac- of skilled talent in the hiring pool, no- tory floor to the C-suite—who have tably in skilled production, which has demonstrated science, technol- left 600,000 jobs unfilled today. Manu- What about STEM gives you passion? ogy, engineering and production Over the past few months, STEM has facturing has changed dramatically excellence in manufacturing. These enjoyed something of a national in this country, moving from a labor- women have contributed to the spotlight. STEM is certainly deserving intensive, low skill manufacturing competitiveness of their company of the recognition because it is an base to a highly skilled, automated, and have a positive impact on the industry that is truly vital to our eco- and advanced manufacturing base. industry as a whole. These women will nomic and national security, as well Applied STEM skills are not only a de- be the face of women in manufac- as our identity as a nation that in- ficiency in today’s talent pool and turing, making a powerful statement vents and makes things. In the end, critical to filling the skills gap, but are about the quality of women in the nothing gives me more passion for be increasingly important to the in- advanced manufacturing workforce STEM than seeing a young student novation and productivity that make and empowering other women to build and launch their first rocket or U.S. manufacturing competitive in understand and pursue career op- meeting a middle-aged adult who is the global marketplace. portunities in the industry. n pursuing an industry-recognized credential to return to work. At the end Of what one initiative are you most proud? of the day, my passion is deeply root- The NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing ed in impacting individuals, and STEM Skills Certification System is a series of is the avenue in which this impact will happen at its greatest.

Laura Kaeppeler has been traveling the country on behalf of the Miss America Organization, focusing on promoting education for young women and her personal platform: mentoring children of incarcerated parents.

Much of Laura’s time is spent encouraging young women to pursue studies in STEM subjects in an effort to bridge the gender gap among an already pressing issue.

Laura’s passion for mentoring began in high school when her father served 18 months in prison for a white collar crime. Inspired by her experience, Laura remains an advocate for children of incarcerated parents.

What can we do to assure more can’t just be about “stay in school” year, the Miss America Organization women leaders in STEM? anymore but rather “what do you made available more than $45 mil- To begin, we should be looking for love to learn and how can we learn lion in scholarships to help turn those ways to engage all children in STEM. new things together?” Our hope is to dreams into reality. I’ve watched lives This means teachers AND parents open the eyes and minds of young change because of the scholarships working to find every day ways to girls about STEM subjects and how from our pageant program. We are engage kids in new explorations. they too can help shape our coun- now expanding our mission to en- We need to inspire interest and instill tries future. That’s inspiring for any age. courage more girls and young wom- confidence in young girls and young en to pursue their dreams of a higher women who show an interest in STEM education and to attain the goals and support girls-only programs and What about STEM gives you passion? As I look at the statistics and see that will take them into their future. forums. At a young age, we need that 49% of female students say that As Miss America 2012, I have been to celebrate pioneers and trailblaz- they chose a STEM profession to help touring the country to encourage all ers from Mae Jemison and Ursula make a difference in our world, I be- young women to pursue a college Burns to Jane Goodall and Stepha- come even more passionate about education, and focus on driving in- nie Kwolek. But we should also rely promoting this type of education. Ev- terest in the arts, as well as science, on pop culture—from movie scripts ery day I meet children from all walks technology, engineering and math; and storylines to toys (Legos for girls of life throughout my travels and they promoting STEM education. Our ef- and Barbie as a computer scientist) share amazing stories about their forts support the national momentum to role models like Miss America ad- hopes and dreams. If we can chan- to focus on female students who are vocating for STEM. nel those dreams into applied sci- currently underrepresented in STEM ences and formal education and an professions. Were already at the fore- What is your concept of mentor- application of their personal interests front of women’s scholastic achieve- ing and sponsorship of others ment and now were being even for STEM careers? then we can foster them into reality more targeted at our approach. n The opportunity to travel the country rather than simply smiling with pride. as Miss America provides me with a voice and access to so many Ameri- How is Miss America innovating to cans, young and old and a platform promote STEM? to address today’s pressing issues. Miss America is known and loved Mentoring is about inspiration and for helping to fulfill the dreams of guidance and I believe the message our nation’s young women. Last

Mimi Lufkin’s career path includes being a high school teacher, a teacher educator, the director of a state professional development in gender equity program, the Director of Development for a community college and the executive director of a rural women’s microenterprise development agency. In 1994, Mimi became the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity’s (NAPE) Chief Executive Officer where she leads a consortium of state and local agencies focused on increasing access, equity and diversity in education and workforce development. Mimi has a B.S. in animal science, a M. S. in agricultural sciences and a M.A. in educational administration.

Why do you believe STEM Education balancing work and family through Who is your STEM role model and and Workforce are important to example and by supporting family why? our nation? friendly workplace policies; and by My personal passion regarding a The STEM enterprise is the critical being a role model for the men and women’s full participation in fam- driver of innovation in the global women who work with you and for ily, society and career was fostered economy. In addition, as our society the young women in your community. early on by my parents who instilled becomes more complex, STEM litera- As a senior leader in STEM we all must in me the sense that I could do or cy is necessary to make informed de- get involved in a project that encour- become anything that I wanted to. cisions as a citizen. The United States ages more women and girls to enter Although it sounds a bit trite, I did be- can no longer afford to engage only the STEM pipeline. lieve it and internalized it, which in a shrinking portion of its workforce in many ways inoculated me against STEM careers. In the very near future the inequities I experienced and ob- 80% of the entrants into the workforce Of what one initiative are you most served as a woman growing up in will be women and people of color – proud? In my almost eighteen years with the a society that continues to struggle both who are significantly underrep- National Alliance for Partnerships in with stereotypes about gender roles. resented in the STEM workforce. If the Equity (NAPE) I am most proud of the I was born into a family of women U.S. economy is going to recover and organization membership’s tenac- with strong wills and personalities. In play as a leader in the global mar- ity to continue to push the envelope particular, I distinctly remember as a ketplace, we must change the cul- regarding equity in education and young girl hearing about the adventure and face of the STEM workforce workforce development. The men tures of my Great Aunt Janey Hart today. and women in this organization have —piloting her own plane to exotic been dedicated to its equity mis- places or sailing around the World— What traits do senior leaders need sion even during times when federal which only reinforced my inspiration to effectively support and advance and state safeguards, policies and that women could do anything if STEM today? they only put their mind to it. It wasn’t Women leaders in positions of in- resources have been declining. The until later in my life that I discovered fluence must bring their valuable vision of NAPE and the NAPE Edu- her role in advocating for gender perspective and experience to the cation Foundation’s leadership to equity in STEM as one of the Mercury table and support the advancement embark on the creation of the STEM 13—the first women to be trained as of other women in STEM. Leadership Equity Pipeline™ in 2007 has resulted astronauts who were never allowed is using your position of power and in- in a suite of high quality professional to fly in space due to the prejudices fluence to help create a culture of in- development programs for school of the time. I will never forget her ask- clusion for everyone in STEM such as: and college administrators, faculty ing me a few years ago at my grand- mentoring other women to take on and counselors that are resulting in mother’s, her sister’s, funeral about leadership opportunities; removing significant increases in the participa- my work and having her look at me barriers for those coming after you; tion and completion of women in with the most curious expression say- standing up, speaking up and solving STEM programs of study. ing “We aren’t there yet, are we?” n inequities in your sphere of influence;

Constitutional rights attorney and policy/advocacy maven, Lezli Baskerville, is CEO of NAFEO, the membership association of HB- CUs and PBIs. She provides international voice for blacks in higher education, leads campaigns to increase support for HBCUs, a $13B business. Key to her success is telling “The Greatest Stories Never Told,1” about HBCUs: they graduate 22% of blacks with S&E bachelor degrees; are baccalaureate origins for 40% of African Amer- icans pursuing graduate education in STEM, and 30% of African Americans who receive a PhD in STEM. They model cost contain- ment, community-based research, and serve as Communiversities.

1 This is the title of an anthology of stories about great HBCU alumni by David Garnett.

Why do you believe STEM Education gifted” has decreased, from 13: 1 to ing, is sure to have a tremendous af- and Workforce are important to 3:1 is debunking the myth that boys firmative impact. our nation? have innate mathematic abilities President Obama called for an superior to girls. Roughly the same America that is “Built to Last…a coun- Who is your STEM role model/why? number of boys and girls graduate try that leads the world in educating My twin sister, Honorable Renee from high school prepared to pursue its people…[A]n America that at- Baskerville, M.D., is my STEM “shero.” math-intensive majors. Despite the tracts a new generation of high-tech She’s a woman of faith/ fortitude, nearly parallel preparation, female manufacturing, high-paying jobs.” substance/service, virtue/valiance, freshman are less likely than males to We cannot realize this goal without with an indomitable Spirit; a proud pursue majors in STEM. Data suggest broadening the breadth of the STEM mother of a positive young man. She that social and environmental fac- workforce and its racial, ethnic and is a pediatric/adolescent primary tors lead more men into STEM, and gender diversity. America’s Histori- care and school physician; health that more women can be moved to cally Black Colleges and Universities educator; healer of body/mind/ STEM success in environments that (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black spirit; mender of lost and fallen youth, lead girls/women to understand and Institutions (PBIs) are playing a sig- who has served the residents of Essex appreciate the power of their poten- nificant role in moving the nation to County for three decades. Dr. Basker- tial in math-intensive fields. this goal. For example, among pub- ville is a former Montclair School Boardmember, poised to begin her lic four-year colleges, 31.1 percent of Family, faith and fraternal organiza- second term as Forth Ward Town black students at HBCUs are majors in tions must continue to play even Councilor in Montclair. engineering or science compared to greater roles in steering girls/women 25.9 percent at non-minority-serving through STEM. HBCUs, especially Spel- Her path from Pierpont Drive to pe- institutions. Among private, not-for- man College and Bennett College diatrician; through math-intensive profit, four-year schools, 27.0 percent are engineering unique programs courses, and the politics of being a of black students at HBCUs major in to assist women to understand their woman of color in a highly competi- engineering and science compared STEM prowess and to prepare for tive white male, exclusive club, with to 20.8 percent at non-minority-serv- STEM success. The ADVANCE pro- no mentor, to her current privileged ing institutions. With more strategic in- gram is having promising results in places of service, was filled with ad- vestments in these institutions, HBCUs the academe. President Obama’s versities. Her passion to serve human- can lead America from “Good to acknowledgement of the impor- ity, courage to face and overcome Great” to a “Built to Last,” high-tech tance of increasing the number of seemingly insurmountable odds; manufacturing, globally competitive girls/women in STEM to stimulate our her sense that while her destiny was economy. economy, and his “all hands on deck” uncertain, her ability to shape her call to the private, philanthropic and destiny was an imperative, and her How can we assure more women in public sectors to prepare, engage, unfaltering faith, lead her through. n STEM? support and elevate girls/women in That the gap between boys and STEM through modeling and mentor- girls who score as “mathematically

Lucy Sanders is CEO and Co-founder of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), a consortium of more than 300 corporations, universities, and non-profits working to increase the participation of girls/women in computing. Lucy has an extensive industry background, having worked in R&D executive positions at AT&T/Lucent and Avaya Bell Labs. In 1996, Lucy was awarded the Bell Labs Fellow Award, the highest technical ac- complishment bestowed at the company. A recipient of numerous other awards, she recently was named by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to serve on their Innovation Advisory Board.

Why do you believe STEM Education plish our goals that we need to work and Workforce are important to in every part of the U.S. computing our nation? “Senior ecosystem: at the K-12 level, we must Our global economy demands the make sure every student has access specific skills embodied in science, to rigorous and relevant comput- leaders need technology, engineering, and math- ing education before leaving high ematics (STEM) education to remain school, and we need to especially innovative and competitive. Com- to speak encourage girls to participate and panies seek these skills across the persist into post-secondary educa- economy as they look to expand tion; at the post-secondary level we their workforces. Yet the United States up loudly need to develop innovative recruit- is falling behind in this area at all edu- ing strategies and degree paths; at cation levels, and it’s critical that we the corporate level we must work and often address it; we must create those skills harder to retain technical women, that will in turn create the products who leave their technical jobs at a and industries of the future. about the rate of 56% by mid career (twice the quit rate of technical men). What traits do senior leaders need importance to effectively support and advance STEM today? What about STEM gives you passion? Senior leaders need to speak up Right now, women are not helping in- of STEM to loudly and often about the impor- vent the technology upon which our tance of STEM to our country. They world increasingly depends. I can’t also need to drive their beliefs into wait to see what innovative products our country.” the accountability systems of their and services they will create, once organizations, assuring that STEM they have critical mass on technical workers are retained and advanced design teams and in technical lead- once they enter the workforce. This is ership positions. especially important for those underrepresented in the STEM disciplines. Of what one initiative are you most proud? What can we do to assure more In addition to my work at NCWIT, I am women leaders in STEM? most proud of my technical accom- My current work centers on increas- plishments, including leading efforts ing girls’ and women’s participation in the early commercialization of in computing, a critical STEM dis- Voice over IP (VOIP) and multi-media cipline, and one in which they are communication. n significantly under-represented. At NCWIT, we have found to accom-

Dr. Mary Ann Rankin joined the National Math and Science Initia- tive as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2011. Previously, she served as Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin for 17 years. As dean, she oversaw construction of five science buildings and the creation of the UTeach program. After earning her B. S. degree from Louisiana State University and a Ph.D. from University of Iowa, she served as a National Institutes of Health postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University. Dr. Rankin is on the board of Southwest Research Institute.

Why do you believe STEM Education subjects (as we do in our AP training tive math and science teachers— and Workforce are important to program and UTeach teacher prep that’s real progress for our country. our nation? program). If we train more women in If we want to keep the American STEM fields there will be more in the Dream alive and grow our economy, How is your company innovating pipeline. more of our students need skills in to promote STEM? NMSI is changing school culture math and science. That’s the curren- across the United States by training cy of the 21st Century. Who is your STEM role model and why? thousands of teachers from middle- Tom Luce for his selfless dedication school through high school to teach What traits do senior leaders need and clear vision for critical problems more rigorous math and science to effectively support and advance STEM today? and effective solutions courses and inspire more students to • Vision pursue STEM careers. • Commitment What about STEM gives you passion? • Focus on proven programs with It’s importance for personal and na- Which woman leader do you most metrics that show they work. tional achievement—encouraging admire, and WHY . excellence in STEM fields changes U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, who has been a staunch supporter What principles do you, as a lead- young lives and can spark the inno- er; apply to your professional and vation that our economy needs. of higher education during her politi- personal life to advance the STEM cal career, and a champion for STEM cause? education in particular. n It’s essential to hold to core values: Of what one initiative you are most proud? focus on programs that build student UTeach—34 universities will be im- and teacher success. plementing this proven program to recruit and train more math and sci- What can we do to assure more ence teachers this fall. More than women leaders in STEM? 5,500 STEM majors are now enrolled Start early by having teachers en- and studying how to become effec- courage more girls to pursue STEM

Annalies Corbin is the President and CEO, and founder of the PAST Foundation. Under her direction PAST has successfully emerged as one of the nation’s leading developers of PreK-12 bridge programs, STEM teachers professional development, and STEM eth- nographic knowledge capture. Her ground-breaking STEM bridge program with the Nebraska Zoo School excavating Yellowstone’s historic Marshall Hotel earned her the 2001 National Park Service award. Currently, she leads the Ohio STEM Learning Network’s Tech- nical Assistance team helping STEM hubs and emerging schools throughout Ohio build sustainable networks and programs. Dr. Corbin received her doctorate from the University of Idaho in His- tory and Historical Archaeology.

How is STEM related to The PAST ensuring workforce and economic my view of the world. This after school Foundation? development in the future. program was a haven of innovation, The PAST Foundation was established creativity, and social support for an in 2000 by an international group of urban community at risk. As funding Anthropologists, field and research What traits do senior leaders need to effectively support and advance for the arts waned across the country, scientists, museum curators and ed- STEM today? after school programs were scram- ucators with the single purpose of I feel strongly that one of the single bling to reconstitute themselves into connecting scientific research with most important qualities that effec- that next thing that could be funded. classrooms and other public arenas. tive leaders need today is the abil- This young, articulate, creative young The key to PAST is a deep under- ity to see meaningful connections. man took it upon himself to stroll the standing of STEM school’s fundamen- When talking about STEM educa- neighborhood asking other teens to tal systems and design principles. tion we often find ourselves lost in join him in imagining what that next Anthropology by its very nature looks the mountains of data being gen- great thing would be. When I asked at the interdependencies of systems. erated regarding the leaking pipe- him why he went door to door to ask PAST finds the resonating links within line, or the grim forecast of pending such a question he responded quite communities, business, education baby boomer retirements on the simply, “because I want to know and regions to create unique learn- horizon and forget that many of the when the dream died. If I know when ing environments specifically suited short term solutions are right in front the dream was no longer possible for to place, culture, and time. of us if we can simply make the right my friends then maybe I can make connections. While we collectively sure the dream can live for my broth- Why do you believe STEM education roll up our sleeves to tackle the na- er and sisters.” and workforce are important to tional problem for the long haul, we our nation? can also have a substantial impact I cannot imagine a world in which The future of our country rests in our on a local level by simply connecting there are no dreams, no aspirations ability to both capture and motivate students with meaningful opportuni- and yet this young man forced me the next generation of innovators. ties to experience STEM careers and to take notice that dreams were be- These next generation STEMists are opportunities in real time. Whether in- ing lost on every street corner, every out there sitting in our schools bored, ternships, apprenticeships, learn and school, and every home within my unengaged and dropping out on a earn strategies, or out of school ex- community. Both personally and pro- daily basis. A solid STEM education periences there are many meaning- fessionally I see a STEM education as tailored to reach each and every ful ways to connect students to STEM. just good education. At PAST we strive child with an aim to not only provide to ensure that every teacher and a quality education but to instill in student we touch has the skills and them the qualities of an entrepre- What principles do you, as a leader, apply to your professional and experience necessary to recognize neur, the vision to dream, the skills to personal life to advance the STEM that there is no box, that there are cause? problem solve and the drive to be a no limits and that every citizen has a Years ago I met a young man at an fully contributing citizen is essential to substantial contribution to make to after school arts program in Colum- our community. n bus Ohio that profoundly changed

Deborah Bial, EdD is a nationally recognized leader in higher education. As president and founder of The Posse Foundation, she has helped shape the dialogue around diversity, access, and equity. Posse has sent more than four thousand young people across the United States to college. They have won nearly $500 million in scholarships and are graduating at a rate of 90 percent. In 2010 President Obama selected Posse to share in his Nobel Peace Prize award. A distinguished visiting fellow at Harvard University’s Gradu- ate School of Education, Bial received a prestigious MacArthur Fel- lowship in 2007.

Why do you believe STEM Education Of what one initiative are you most Which woman leader do you most and Workforce are important to proud? admire, and why? our nation? The Posse Foundation has launched We are very proud of our women’s The Posse Foundation believes that its innovative STEM program by STEM Posse at Bryn Mawr College. a brighter future for our country will adapting its liberal arts model for stu- This fall, Bryn Mawr will accept its first depend in part on our ability to iden- dents who wish to pursue science, all-women’s STEM group from Boston. tify, nurture and support young lead- technology, engineering, and math. They will follow the lead of the highly ers of diverse backgrounds entering By sending students to college as successful Science Posse program at the STEM fields, as scientific and tech- a team, or Posse, they will be better Brandeis University, which saw its first nological innovation are inextricably able to support one another through Science Posse attain a 100 percent linked to our national health, security graduation. graduate rate in 2012. n and global competitiveness.

“…a brighter future for our country will depend in part on our ability to identify, nurture and support young leaders of diverse backgrounds entering the STEM fields…”

Sally Ride, an acclaimed NASA astronaut, is President and CEO of Sally Ride Science, and Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Cali- fornia, San Diego. Dr. Ride is best known as America’s first woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. Dr. Ride has received numerous honors and awards. She’s written science books for children and developed education projects designed to fuel middle school students’ fascination with science. In 2001, Dr. Ride founded Sally Ride Science, to pursue her long-time passion: motivating girls and young women to pursue careers in science, math and technology.

Why do you believe STEM Education to continually improve. This includes a Of what one initiative are you most and Workforce are important to vision of what is required to prepare proud? our nation? the workforce of the future. The most While being the first American wom- In today’s global environment, it’s an effective STEM leaders not only en- an to fly in space was an amazing economic imperative that STEM learn- vision what our schools can be, but experience that has allowed me to ing is a priority in our nation’s schools. A actually transform that unique vision be a role model to many young girls, strong STEM foundation gives students into a reality by promoting high ex- I am most proud of the Sally Ride Sci- the skills and knowledge they need to pectations and creating structures ence Academy. Through the support compete on an international level, as that promote effective STEM teach- of ExxonMobil, we provide profes- well as to be a productive citizen in a ing and learning. sional development for 4th-8th grade democracy. teachers to give them the tools they can easily take back to their class- Most important, STEM is where the What can we do to assure more rooms and more effectively ignite jobs are. Change the Equation’s Vi- women leaders in STEM? students’ interests in STEM. tal Signs report, “STEM Help Wanted,” Scientists and engineers are often por- trayed as geeky Einstein look-alikes, paints a bright picture for individuals Teachers are invaluable assets who and our culture still leads too many with a STEM background. An analy- encourage students to study hard, girls think science is hard and not sis of online job postings and unem- believe in themselves and reach for cool—and not for them. Unfortunately, ployment data found that across the stars. I fondly remember my 8th perceptions can become reality, and the STEM fields, job postings outnum- grade teachers and the hopes and that’s why I have devoted my life to bered unemployed people by al- dreams I had for the future. It was a getting young people, especially girls, most 2-to-1. And the forecast for job time when science was a national excited about science. The stakes growth in STEM is strong. priority, and the space race was ex- could hardly be higher. Our country citing and inspirational. The Sally Ride By showing students that STEM is cre- needs a new generation of visionary Science Academy aims to capture ative, collaborative, fascinating, and scientists and innovators to ensure our that excitement and inspire today’s fun, we can inspire them to think future prosperity. Half a century ago, teachers to improve learning so that about their future and better pre- President Kennedy rallied the nation all students have a chance to fulfill pare them to pursue a wide range of around “one of the great adventures their dreams. n exciting opportunities. of all time,” the race to send an Ameri- can to the moon. That effort inspired What traits do senior leaders need a generation, including me, to see an to effectively support and advance exciting future for ourselves in science. STEM today? We need today’s leaders to rally our Effectively supporting and advanc- women leaders of tomorrow. ing STEM requires leaders who are not afraid of making bold decisions. Leadership is about passion, an un- compromising vision, and a yearning

Betty Shanahan became the executive director and CEO for the 20,000 member Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in 2002. Pre- viously, Betty spent 24 years in development, engineering management, and marketing management for the electronics and software industries. Betty has earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from Michigan State University, a Master of Software Engineer- ing from the Wang Institute of Graduate Studies, and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Betty participates in forums that advance the engineering profession, including the National Acad- emy of Engineering’s committee for “Changing the Conversation” in the public understanding of engineering.

Why do you believe STEM Education collaborates in creative ways to gen- However, students who are already and Workforce are important to erate new ideas. To be globally com- marginalized as “non typical,” or who our nation? petitive, we must take advantage of are severely under-represented, as Recent reports, such the National our competitive advantage—our na- are women in engineering, experi- Academies’ report, Rising Above the tion’s diversity. ence these adverse environments Gathering Storm, concluded that more keenly. increasing the number of students What can we do to assure more entering and succeeding in the For women who complete engineer- STEM fields was critical to prepare women leaders in STEM? More women leaders—and leaders ing studies, research indicates that our nation for the future. The foun- from other demographics under- the workplace climate was a strong dation of US competitiveness in the represented in STEM—will emerge factor in their decisions to not enter global economy is the innovation when current leaders in industry, engineering after college or to leave fueled by STEM professionals. But ap- government, and academia invest the profession of engineering. Work- proximately two-thirds of our future in changing organizational culture. place climate also helped to explain workforce—women, people of color, Attrition of women in engineering to- current engineers’ satisfaction and and people with disabilities—remains day has much to do with a culture intention to stay in engineering. Re- minimally tapped as a source of fu- that presents subtle obstacles rather search shows that women engineers ture engineers. For example, women than the overt discrimination of the who worked in companies that val- have earned 58% of all bachelor’s past. ued and recognized their contribu- degrees since 2002 and they have tions and invested substantially in earned about half of all science Recent studies, such as Beyond Bias their training and professional devel- and engineering bachelor’s degrees and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of opment, expressed greatest levels of since 2000. But the participation of Women in Academic Science and satisfaction with their jobs and ca- women varies greatly between STEM Engineering and STEMMING the TIDE: reers. disciplines. For example in 2009 wom- Why Women Leave Engineering re- en earned only 18% of engineering mind us that women and girls still face In addition to programs for women to degrees. barriers to their success during aca- support their retention and advance- demic preparation for STEM careers ment in engineering studies and The value of increasing the partici- and in the engineering workforce. workforce, the Society of Women En- pation in engineering of women and gineers advocates with government, other under-represented populations For female students, unwelcom- academic institutions and employers goes beyond increasing headcount. ing classrooms, outdated teaching to invest in creating climates where The full participation of all segments styles, and a lack of accommodation each individual can authentically of the American population is neces- for different social or cultural experi- contribute. The return on that invest- sary to realize the value of diversity. ences can all add up to create an ment will be greater innovation and Innovation will flourish when the rich- environment that students decide to creativity. n ness of different perspectives, ap- leave rather than thrive in. This affects proaches, experiences, and values all students, men as well as women. are leveraged as a workplace team

Pilar is CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, aimed at increasing the number of Hispanics contributing to the nation’s innovation and technology future. Since September 2009, she has helped raise over $8.2 million dollars for the organization, manages the organization’s $6 million budget, national governmen- tal relations, Corporate relations, program delivery and over 318 SHPE chapters nationally. Montoya has been recognized as both a community and business leader. She has been recognized for her achievements by Hispanic Business Magazine, the California Assembly, the national American Cancer Society, the Child Abuse Prevention Council and numerous business organizations.

Why do you believe STEM Education brightest young minds in our schools universities to inspire others like them and Workforce are important to have access to STEM education and to pursue degrees and careers in our nation? that Hispanic professionals have the STEM. They are truly the role models The capacity of the United States to tools, training and access advance that are making tremendous impact once recapture the leading position in their career and continue to con- in our nation. They are silent giants as a global innovator and techno- tribute to global innovation. that are creating in their fields and logical leader is vitally dependent also touching numerous lives each on our countries ability to include the day. I thank the many dedicated fasting growing population of Hispan- Who is your STEM role model and SHPE chapter members—both stu- ics. Diversity in the workplace and ac- why? The Society of Hispanic Professional dent and professional—for their dedi- cess to quality STEM education are a Engineers counts on numerous dedication to our mission and vision and national imperative that when met cated, brilliant minds who today are for ensuring that the number of His- will ensure that the brightest minds not only developing highly technical, panics pursing degrees and careers from the US are the ones leading in- creative solutions using math and sci- in STEM continues to grow. n novation and technological solutions ence, these same individuals give to to global, environmental, health and local elementary, high school and critical issues. SHPE ensures that the

“The capacity of the United States to once recapture the leading position as a global innovator and technological leader is vitally dependent on our countries ability to include the fasting growing population of Hispanics.”

Melissa Gregson serves as the Managing Director of Teach For America’s STEM Initiative. After graduating from MIT with a B.S. in Bi- ology, Melissa joined Teach For America where she taught middle school science at MS 321 in New York City. In 2008, she joined Teach For America’s staff in Boston as the Recruitment Director for MIT and other Boston area schools. She believes passionately that all children should have the opportunity to experience the wonder of math and science. She resides in Washington, DC.

Why do you believe STEM work- send a positive message to young Beyond our own work to recruit more force and education are impor- girls and women that they too can be math and science teachers, I’m in- tant to the nation? successful in math and science fields. credibly proud to be part of the STEM holds incredible potential In addition to creating highly visible 100Kin10 Initiative. It’s so exciting to for our nation. Currently, in the U.S., examples of successful women in see so many talented people and there are many available jobs in STEM, having strong mentors and role effective organizations collaborating STEM fields, and millions of kids who models to provide personal support to ensure more kids are getting ac- are not achieving at levels that will and encouragement to young girls is cess to an excellent STEM education. make them competitive for these deeply important. For example, I de- Working together has the potential positions when they enter the work- cided to study biology because Mrs. to amplify our efforts and will be cru- force. In 2009, only 34% of 4th graders Schwartz, my phenomenal middle cial to achieving our goals in STEM nationwide, 11% of African-America school science teacher, challenged education. students and 14% of Latino/Hispanic me and made science really fun and students, scored proficient in science. accessible. We know our kids are smart and What about STEM gives you passion? have incredible potential, but cur- There are so many things that get me rently are not receiving the quality Of what one initiative are you most excited about STEM. Personally, I grew of education they deserve in these proud? up in a household where, instead I am most proud of the initiative that disciplines. An excellent education of recapping the day at the dinner Teach For America launched in 2006 in STEM opens many doors, but it also table, my family and I solved math to bring more STEM teachers into teaches kids to solve complicated problems together. I also had STEM low-income communities. In light of problems, be curious and ask critical teachers who challenged my think- the national need to grow the pool questions and develop solutions to ing, made me work really hard and of talented STEM teachers, we have challenges communities face across taught me to think in new, critical, worked incredibly hard to recruit the country. ways. Professionally, there is nothing and prepare more STEM teachers. like watching a STEM teacher ignite Since the initiative launched in 2006, passion and fire in their students. I What can we do to assume more we have brought over 7,000 STEM women leaders in STEM? derive so much motivation just from teachers to low-income communities To invite more women into the STEM watching these teachers excite a across the country—1,800 new STEM field, we will need to change the per- new generation of scientists. STEM teachers last school year alone— ception that it’s a male dominated gives us the tools we need to explore making Teach For America one of field and celebrate the female lead- the world, seek answers to the chal- the largest providers of STEM teachers currently in it. People like, astro- lenges we face today and search ers nationwide. naut Sally Ride, have done incredible for solutions to the challenges we will work to advance the field and also face tomorrow. n

Beverly Simmons has been recognized as Teacher of the Year, GA Middle Grades Team of the Year and as a GA finalist for Presi- dential Awardee for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. Her informal science experience includes Spirit of Ford Conference Center, and the NEW Detroit Science Center. Simmons is Co-founder of Ten80 Education and currently serves as Founder and Co-Chair of Ten80 Foundation Board of Directors. Programs developed through her work with Ten80 include the Ten80 Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative, a version of which has recently partnered with the US Army.

What principles do you, as a lead- gram and competition has been a gineers with educators. These teams er, apply to your professional and rewarding process. Students optimize offer a powerful combination of skills. personal life to advance the STEM cause? a 1:10TH scale radio controlled car The elements of STEM, Science, Tech- To deliver truly effective STEM requires during a collaborative points com- nology, Engineering and Math, are all a commitment to research, a pas- petition. Teams use math modeling performing arts, and to become pro- sion for working with numbers and an in every facet of the curriculum and ficient in any craft it is necessary to entrepreneurial approach to edu- are encourage to engage in “cre- “play the real game.” Ten80 Student cational reform. My partners and I ative engineering.” NASCAR and Racing Challenge utilizing a plat- have lived and breathed active col- the US ARMY chose to partner with form of 1:10th scale electric Radio laboration, inquiry based learning this program because they knew it Controlled cars is a hands-on, math in science, technology, engineering embodied the real thrill of science, focused STEM program that “plays and mathematics for more than 15 math, engineering, and technology: the real game.” It is a “little league” or years now. We have tried to look at tackling something that seems “im- “practice league” for STEM careers. education through the eyes of engi- possible” whether it is the ability to: neers as we crafted and tested so- fly; orbit the earth; talk to someone What about STEM gives you passion? lutions and partnerships. There are 15,000 miles away, decrease your en- In the words of R. P. Feynman, “the no silver bullets that bridge the gap ergy consumption by 25% (per lap) pleasure of finding things out.” between what education teaches for a long distance endurance race and industry requires but many of or shave 1/10th second off a pit stop. Science is about real tangible things us are dedicated to that cause. Our that move, fly, explode, burn, haul first Engineer-Educator team began How is your company innovating loads, float, record images, stop dis- piloting in 1997: some of our current to promote STEM? eases...all the interesting exciting STEM industry mentors are students NASCAR may look like it is about com- “stuff” of the times in which we live. from those early pilot programs. petition but winning each race takes The language all scientists use is math- collaboration and teamwork. NAS- ematics, the study of patterns. With CAR garages and ARMY Bases are full math modeling available to the gen- Of what one initiative are you most proud? of engineering and technical talent. eral public through modern technolo- Helping the Ten80 Student Racing This expertise is available to teach- gies like graphing calculators, anyone Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative ers and students working with Ten80 can learn to speak this language. This grow to a significant national pro- Education. Ten80 in turn “teams” en- is an exciting time for STEM. n

Jan Morrison’s unique expertise supports clients in crafting a STEM education vision and blueprint for innovative STEM school design that prepares all students for college and career pathways. In the past five years Morrison has: served national clients, including the OSTP, NASA, PBS Kids, DoL, NGA, The Bill and Melinda Gates Founda- tion, and Clinton Global Initiative; worked with 18 states to launch innovative statewide STEM initiatives and networks; and delivered STEM education to numerous schools across the country. Morrison also advises corporations like General Electric, Intel and Chevron on their STEM education agendas.

Why do you believe STEM Education What can we do to assure more Kathy Sullivan. She was the first wom- and Workforce are important to women leaders in STEM? an in space and fixed the Hubble our nation? “We need to be more than just a role Space Telescope. I know her quite “A nation is predicated on a robust model; we need to take their hand. well. She focused her life and devot- future; the future depends on work- Girls must be able to count on them- ed herself to STEM. Nobody has the force innovation that will make life selves from the moment they come enjoyment that she has around the better for its people—gainful, strong into this world and that comes from work—it just oozes from her.” and healthier. STEM has always been enjoying the challenges that are be- a part of this, we’re just now revisiting fore them and loving every second the how-to and looking at it a differ- of what they do. When they ask why, Of what one initiative are you most ent way.” proud? nurture the why. We shouldn’t look to “I’m most proud of the schools that them to be boys; they are not going I’ve been associated with creating. What traits do senior leaders need to be male scientists and engineers, These schools have set the world on to effectively support and advance they are going to be female scientists fire for those children. I’ve encoun- STEM today? and engineers. It’s not about a wom- “Leaders need to be able to un- tered the hardest of children, in the an fitting into a man’s world, it’s about derstand a good idea when they hardest of times, with the hardest a woman creating a STEM world for see it. They must enable talent from subjects doing phenomenal work women!” within their organization and must and finding a future that they would also understand the limitations of never have had. I can’t believe I’ve themselves and the organization Who is your STEM role model and had the chance to be a part of the why? they represent. Only then can they students’ lives. There isn’t anything “Leon Lederman. He won a Nobel go after partnerships that comple- more important than those children’s Prize in Physics. He had the guts early ment and advance their thinking. and families’ lives.” n on to recognize that he needed to They cannot ‘own it’ as that will only be directly involved in his students’ lead to tunnel vision; they must be lives so that all the work he did and a part of the movement! They must could bring to the world to advance be comfortable with being disruptive mankind’s understanding of the uni- and must manage and find the per- verse wouldn’t fall on deaf ears. And fect balance of risk.” he has an amazing sense of humor!

Trish Millines Dziko is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Technology Access Foundation (TAF), which equips students of color for success in college and life through the power of a STEM education. Prior to founding TAF, she spent 15 years working as a designer, developer and manager in the high tech industry. Trish has also served on numerous boards of organizations that focus on children and education. Trish has received dozens of local and national awards for her work educating children of color.

Why do you believe STEM Education together we chart the direction of lowed, so starting innovative schools and Workforce are important to the organization. require a different approach. In 2008 our nation? TAF partnered with Federal Way Pub- My generation did the most to ad- Educate advocates—many people lic Schools to open a 6th–12th grade vance STEM—particularly in the area don’t understand STEM or how it ap- neighborhood STEM school. One of of technology and bioengineering— plies to a K-12 student. This is the one our primary goals at each TAF Acad- yet we seem to be doing the least to part of my job that flows over to my emy is to enlist students as active continue building a system to launch personal life because it is important participants in their own education. the next generation forward on to for everyone to understand how im- We help students cultivate a keen greater things. We can’t afford to portant STEM literacy is to our chil- awareness of the critical contribu- lose more minds to poverty, or to lose dren’s future and what role they can tions they are capable of making in more jobs to nations that are better play to advocate and get involved. a world that knows fewer and fewer prepared. Most importantly, we can’t limits. afford to miss out on what any one of Continuous Improvement—no mat- these students has to offer. ter how good things are, there is al- TAF Academy impacts students by: ways room for improvement. What principles do you, as a lead- • Implementing a project-based cur- er; apply to your professional and What is your concept of mentor- riculum focused on college readi- personal life to advance the STEM ing and sponsorship of others ness, STEM and civic engagement; cause? for STEM careers? • Giving students the skills to become Focus on the vision—getting 20,000 I see my role as one who opens leaders and innovators in STEM-relat- students of color per year graduat- doors and supports readiness to walk ed fields and in their communities; ing high school on time and ready through them. I often talk about this • Giving all students the support they for STEM related majors. in the context of James Brown’s song need to sustain a high level of aca- “I don’t want nobody to give me Stay close to the ground—While demic achievement; and nothing. Just open the door I’ll get I keep tabs on policy, I stay keenly • Providing them with daily opportu- it myself”. That’s what the students aware of the most important, high nities to examine the issues, topics I work with need—a high bar, sup- impact changes that need to hap- and problems they’ll face through- port to get there and opportunities pen in order to fully support students out their adult lives. to use what they know so they can in their academic pursuits. • Students’ experiences in and out- grow into people who have career side of class teach them how to Trust my team—I supply the vision choices. turn knowledge and understand- and lead the organization through ing into application outside of whatever strategies we’ve decided Of what one initiative are you most class, through disciplined inquiry, on, but I’m not the one with all the proud? written and verbal communication, ideas and all the knowledge. My di- The opening of TAF Academy and and practice in real-world STEM en- rect reports educate me daily and the formation of a new kind of school vironments. n model—Partner Schools. In Washing- ton State charter schools are not al-

Tricia Berry has 19 years of industry, nonprofit and community leadership and expertise in STEM education, STEM program assessment, STEM marketing/communication, and gender-focused STEM strategies. She leads the Texas Girls Collaborative Project, creating connections to advance gender equity in STEM. She cofounded 825 Basics, LLC, providing career strategies based on the engineering design process that enhance workplace and career success. Concurrently, she directs The University of Texas at Austin Women in Engineering Program, leading efforts to recruit and graduate engineering women. Berry’s previous employment at Dow Chemical initiated her engineering career and passion for STEM.

Why do you believe STEM Education such as inclusive STEM messaging, and parents who encouraged me and Workforce are important to stereotype threat in STEM classes and continually in STEM and who never our nation? fields, and the amazing career op- made me doubt my abilities, question STEM will solve the grand challenges portunities where STEM professionals my choices, or wonder if girls should our world is facing such as an ag- will make our world a better place. I not be heading into STEM majors. I ing infrastructure, access to clean mentor students, volunteer for STEM have had fabulous mentors and role water, and securing cyberspace. non-profits and K-12 STEM advisory models throughout my professional It starts with STEM education in the boards, and work at home with my career who have encouraged me formal classroom and in afterschool own kids to create LEGO® master- to follow my engineering, education programs, museums, summer camps pieces. and entrepreneurial dreams. I want and other informal education set- all students to have the encourage- tings. Through education, we must ment and opportunity to pursue their get kids first excited about STEM and What can we do to assure more STEM dreams and to understand the then continue to engage them so women leaders in STEM? We must actively recruit women to valuable critical thinking skills, finan- they pursue STEM coursework, majors STEM classes, majors and professions cial freedom, and workplace flexibil- and careers. We must have a diverse, and grow the pipeline of women ity a career in STEM can provide. educated STEM workforce to create leaders in STEM. We need to show- the interdisciplinary and global solu- case how STEM is making our world tions that will transform our lives and Of what one initiative are you most a better place and impacting our make the world a better place as we proud? health, happiness and safety. We can I am most proud of the Texas Girls move into the future. participate as mentors in MentorNet Collaborative Project and the work (www.mentornet.net) and be Fab- we have done to change the land- What principles do you, as a lead- Fem role models (www.fabfems.org), scape of STEM programs and col- er; apply to your professional and personal life to advance the STEM sharing our experiences with young laborations across Texas and beyond. cause? women and encouraging them to STEM organizations, educators and One of my guiding principles is that pursue their passions through STEM advocates across traditional silos of knowledge is power. The more we careers. Those of us leading in STEM formal education, informal educa- know and the more we share, the must be visible and vocal. tion, for-profit, non-profit, government more we all gain. The more we can and industry are more connected educate about STEM, the more ex- What about STEM gives you passion? across the state, allowing us to lever- cited teachers, students, parents and My own experiences as a STEM stu- age best practices, share resources, the public will be about STEM career dent and professional fuel my pas- and excite more kids about STEM. n possibilities. I use every opportunity I sion for STEM. I had amazing teachers can to educate others on STEM issues

SECTION 3 GOVERNMENT PROFILES Kim Reynolds LT . governor, state of iowa

Kim Reynolds served as Clarke County Treasurer starting in 1994 until she was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2008. On June 24, 2010, Reynolds was named former Governor Terry Branstad’s running mate, and on November 2, she was elected lieutenant governor of the State of Iowa. Reynolds was named co-chair of the Iowa Governor’s Science, Technology, Education and Math Advisory Council, along with University of Northern Iowa President Ben Al- len in September of 2011. She also serves as co-chair of the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress board, which was created in October 2011.

Why do you believe STEM education STEM education programs all across together to address this shortcoming. and workforce are important to Iowa. While Iowa now has some great For example, just 34 percent of U.S. our nation? STEM education programs in some eighth-graders were proficient or ad- Strengthening STEM education and communities, whether students have vanced in math on the 2011 National workforce are critical steps to assure access depends on where they live. Assessment of Educational Progress. America is competitive in the knowl- The six regional hubs will change that. The percentage is exactly the same edge-based, global marketplace. for Iowa, which led the nation in Students deserve to be well pre- eighth-grade math two decades pared in STEM subjects, so they have What is your concept of mentoring and sponsorship of others ago, but now ranks 25th. We can’t ac- the opportunity to pursue exciting for STEM careers? cept the status quo. STEM careers when they grow up. This One of the avenues we are pursuing will make it possible for business and in Iowa is encouraging more compa- industry to count on a robust STEM Of what one initiative are you most nies to offer students STEM internships, proud? worker pipeline to continue to fuel so they can see how what they learn I am most proud of helping to get the the innovation that makes the United in class has real-world application. new Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory States a great nation. This already is happening in some Council off the ground. I have the places, but we want to expand this privilege of co-chairing the coun- What principles do you, as a lead- effort. Another avenue is business cil with University of Northern Iowa er, apply to your professional and and industry offering K-12 teachers President Ben Allen, and working with personal life to advance the STEM summer externships, so they can take cause? the 38 other members appointed in that experience back into their class- The overarching principle driving September 2011 from agribusiness, rooms. Again, this is under way, but my commitment to the STEM cause advanced manufacturing and edu- needs to expand. is creating opportunity. As co-chair cation, among other sectors. This of the new Iowa Governor’s Sci- public-private initiative, which aims to ence, Technology, Engineering and What about STEM gives you passion? better engage young people in STEM Math Advisory Council, I am working My passion for STEM grows out of rec- and energize STEM economic devel- to encourage student interest and ognizing it can change individual opment, recently received generous achievement in STEM while mapping lives for the better as well as contrib- support from the Iowa Legislature to STEM education through economic ute to a higher quality of life for Iowa fulfill that mission. Iowans appreciate development. The council recently and the nation. When I look at the the importance of STEM, and I am announced the location of six new disappointing share of students who honored to help lead this effort. n regional STEM network hubs, which are well prepared in STEM subjects, I will provide access to outstanding know we must resolve to work harder

Dr. Laura Stubbs was appointed as the Director, Science and Tech- nology Initiatives in December, 2011. Her prior appointment was as the Director, Requirements and Strategic Integration (RSI), effective July, 2010. Both appointments are in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Prior roles included Chief Learning Officer and technical Branch Head at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. Dr. Stubbs has over 25 years of military, private and public sector experience in Technology Transfer, Quality and Supply Chain Management. She entered the U.S. Navy as the first African- American Naval Nuclear Power School instructor. She left active duty and continued in the Navy Reserve where she retired as a Captain.

What can we do to assure more ther the smartest in the class nor did I role model like my former Dean and women leaders in STEM? have the best grades. I grew deter- the former Deputy at NSF, Dr. Joseph Exposure of the first Law of Learning! mined to not only become an engi- Bordogna, who is never too busy to The more exposure that women re- neer but excel. The summer program return an email or phone call from ceive throughout their educational included a review of math, chemistry the other side of the world to answer experience and work life, the more and physics fundamentals, etc. The a query or respond to my concerns. seeds will be planted that will help program provided me with a huge I was fortunate to have a role model position women to accept future op- advantage over my classmates be- in Ms. Cora Ingrum, Director of Multi- portunities in leadership positions. cause I was exposed to the engineer- cultural Program at the University of ing curriculum and, more importantly, Pennsylvania and a 1997 recipient of I am the beneficiary of a “Women exposed to what would be required the Presidential Award for Excellence in Engineering” program effort that of me in order to succeed. I immedi- in Science, Mathematics and Engi- started over 35 years ago. I had the ately know that, “I can do this.” neering Mentoring. Ms. Ingrum is still opportunity to attend such a pro- at Penn providing counsel and direc- gram at a mid-western university. This It is often said that luck is where option to countless students AND fac- was a big deal for me because prior portunity meets preparation. Ex- ulty far reaching to other programs. to the summer program, I never con- posure is a close associate of that templated what it would meant to concept. The more encouragement There was Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, become an engineer let along prac- and exposure one receives, the more the father of the Nuclear Navy, who tice as an engineer. I had my heart confident and successful they can selected me to teach at the Naval Nu- set of becoming a fashion model. become. That success is sometimes clear Power School. Other professors viewed as lucky because there are from my alma mater, Drs. Jacob Abel I attended an all girls high school. At elements of timing, sponsorship, etc. and Ira Cohen, both deceased who the end of my junior year, my math but the preparation has played a were both tough but fair and who de- teacher announced that the Uni- large part in that success. manded my best in the classroom— versity of Notre Dame would hold no excuses, just the excellence. I was an 8-week “Women in Engineering” Our goal as technical professionals is fortunate to have role models like the course over the coming summer. My to provide experiences to our younger technician who I worked with during classmates and I joked that engineers generations, including our young la- my summer internship at a local utility. drive trains but I took the brochure dies; mentor them throughout their ca- He taught me that it is the intangibles home. My mother, a teacher, said, reers, create an environment where it is like positive work relationships in ad- “Great! You’re going!” That sum- OK to fail and recover and encourage ditional to the technical competen- mer, I was exposed to a sampling of them to assist others along the way. cy that will help me to be successful various engineering majors – chemi- at work. I follow that guidance, The cal, mechanical, industrial. We also Golden Rule, in my interactions with earned college credit for the course. Who is your STEM role model and why? people—treating people as I would I returned to my school and declared My STEM role models are too numer- like to be treated. n that I would be an engineer. My class- ous to name. I was fortunate to have mates laughed saying that I was nei-

With over 25 years of environmental experience, Administrator Lisa P. Jackson leads EPA’s efforts to protect the health and environment for all Americans. She and a staff of more than 18,000 professionals are working across the nation to usher in a green economy and to address health threats from pollution in our air, water and land. Raised a proud resident of New Orleans, Administrator Jackson is a summa cum laude graduate of Tulane University and earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University.

Why do you believe STEM Education calculus. They will have opportuni- mental problems. It’s also vital for de- and Workforce are important to ties to make a real difference in the veloping the innovations that solve our nation? world, and change people’s lives for those problems. We have made it a These fields are the future of the the better. point to expand our conversation on global economy, for everything from environmentalism to every commu- clean energy innovation, to medical nity, especially those that might not breakthroughs, to clean drinking wa- What about STEM gives you passion? have weighed in on environmental ter for people around the world, to The ability to help people and find issues in the past—and that includes cutting edge information technolo- solutions to the challenges we face. encouraging more STEM participa- gy. If we want to lead the world in the I was getting my education in chemi- tion in minority and low-income com- jobs of tomorrow, we need to train cal engineering around the time of munities. A strong STEM workforce will more STEM innovators today. the Love Canal incident in New York. Tons of toxic waste and chemicals only become more valuable as we buried in the ground years before continue to broaden the conversa- What can we do to assure more tion and ensure that communities women leaders in STEM? had begun to leak into people’s all over our country—from inner-city Whenever I meet with young wom- homes, making them sick and en- Los Angeles to rural Pennsylvania— en, I encourage them to forget the dangering their children. I knew that have the health and environmental stereotypical vision they have of a chemical engineers had created the safeguards they deserve. We want to scientist. Fields like chemical engi- mess, and now it was up to chemical make sure everyone has a voice and neering and other STEM areas don’t engineers to clean it up. a chance to participate in the work have to mean white coats and test of protecting their own health. In the tubes if you don’t want them to. As a Of what one initiative you are most 41 years since the EPA was found- staff scientist for the EPA, I spent a lot proud? ed, environmental protection has of my time interacting with communi- I’m proud of the work we’ve done moved forward hand-in-hand with ties, and talking to people about the to ensure that science and scientific scientific advances and new aware- work we were doing. I think it’s impor- integrity are the backbone of every ness, and the history of cleaning up tant to show young people – women decision, policy and action at the our nation and our planet has been and men – that STEM careers aren’t EPA. Science is the most important a history of cleaner, more innovative just sitting in a room doing differential factor in our work, and is critical in exploring and explaining environ- technologies. n

Catherine Didion is a Senior Program Officer at the National Acad- emy of Engineering (NAE). Her portfolio includes the Diversity of the Engineering Workforce Program with a charge to provide staff leadership to NAE’s efforts to enhance the diversity of the engineering workforce at all levels. In addition, Didion is the Director of the Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine. This is a standing committee with a mandate to work as a focal point on gender across the three National Academies – National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and the Institute of Medicine.

What traits do senior leaders need ways that do not provide “off ramps” hidden corners in their organization to effectively support and advance or “rest stations” for women (and men) so their protégé does not trip or fall STEM today? who are talented yet have personal down while a sponsor shines the light All effective leaders need to be able obligations that they are not willing to on the individual so that they be- to convey their message, its impor- ignore. This is unfortunate not only for come more visible and valued within tance, and equally critical why these individuals who may get side- the organization. their audience should care about lined but also for society as we need the message – What does it mean to leaders who through their set of ex- them? How will it impact their lives? How is your organization inno- periences, professional and personal, If this latter aspect is not articulated vating to promote STEM? approach problems and their solu- The NAE through its web site Engi- in straightforward language and tions differently. neerGirl! (www.engineergirl.org) is through effective channels includ- engaging middle school and high ing social media, there will be dimin- school girls in understanding how en- ishing support for STEM. The National What is your concept of mentor- gineering and other technical fields Academy of Engineering (NAE) has ing and sponsorship of others for STEM careers? can provide them the tools to pursue a project, Changing the Conversa- Mentoring and sponsorship are both rewarding careers that can make a tion, the focuses on reshaping public necessities in successfully climbing tremendous difference in their com- opinion of engineering including the any STEM career ladder but are fun- munities. Many of these students opt development of an online “toolkit” damentally very different. Mentoring out of math and science electives of resources (www.engineeringmes- usually focuses more on providing without understanding the enormous sages.org) that can be used in com- information and guidance that may range of careers that they have dis- munity building efforts. not be available in any printed or carded through their choice of class- downloaded format but is needed es. The web site hosts a gallery of What can we do to assure more for the protégée to be successful in women engineers who share advice women leaders in STEM? their current role. Sponsorship is less through an “Ask An Engineer” col- We will have more female leaders in about providing knowledge and umn and provide students an oppor- STEM when we focus not just on recruit- more about helping the individual tunity to discover how the stories of ing women into entry level positions you are sponsoring to gain access these women and their engineering but when we have equal emphasis and endorsement. The best analogy I careers echo many of the students’ on retention at mid-career and ad- know to explain the difference is that own dreams and ambitions. n vancing women into leadership roles. a mentor shines a flashlight on all the Too often we construct career path-

Cora B. Marrett is deputy director of the National Science Foun- dation, the federal agency that supports research and education in all fields of science and engineering. Throughout her career, Dr. Marrett has been a leader in America’s STEM enterprise, where she has pioneered organizational changes to meet critical challenges in education, the workforce and broadening diversity in STEM. Besides several top leadership roles at NSF, Dr. Marrett has held positions on faculties, in academic governance and professional societies. She holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Why do you believe STEM education impose on the United States the eco- ing booth the social, economic or and workforce are important to nomic equivalent of a permanent even moral value of scientific and our nation? national recession” amounting to tril- technological advances. America has always aspired to be a lions of dollars of lost productivity. society that embraces learning as a What can we do to ensure more fulfilling and rewarding activity of ev- The solution lies in removing barriers not eryday life—as well as a path to na- women leaders in STEM? only for students from different demo- Developing ways to get more and tional prosperity. Economic growth in graphic groups, but among other key different people into the STEM “pipe- advanced economies like the United players such as high schools, communi- line” is only part of the solution. Keep- States is driven by the creation of new ty colleges, universities, and the private ing them there is another. While and better ways to produce goods sector. Collaborations with high schools women have made significant gains and services, especially in high-tech can help reduce the barriers that stu- in higher education—accounting for industries. dents face in making the transition to about 41 percent of all new PhDs in colleges and universities. Cooperation But despite high national unemploy- science and engineering—they oc- between industry and educators can ment numbers, we hear time and cupy only about 28 percent of full- inform the design of programs and pro- again that many, many jobs in high- time tenured or tenure-track positions vide opportunities for students to gain tech industries are going unfilled in academia. Women now represent needed workplace skills. because workers don’t have the nec- the largest growing segment of our science and engineering workforce. essary skills to succeed. Survey after NSF’s Advanced Technology Edu- survey shows that American students cation program, or ATE, aims to im- Family formation, notably marriage are consistently being outperformed prove the education of science and childbirth, accounts for the ma- by their foreign counterparts in STEM and engineering technicians for the jor loss of female talent from the job subjects. Numbers of foreign under- high-technology fields that drive our pool between the receipt of a PhD graduate and graduate students nation’s economy. ATE focuses partic- and achievement of a tenured po- seeking STEM degrees in their coun- ularly on community colleges, which sition in the sciences. Family-friendly tries dwarf those of American stu- now enroll 6.5 million degree-seeking policies help prevent them from be- dents seeking the same degrees here students, or nearly half of all college ing forced to make difficult decisions. at home. Students today are less edu- undergraduates. An additional 5 mil- cated than the previous generation. lion students are enrolled in work- NSF’s Career-Life Balance Initiative force training and other non-credit is a set of policies and practices that A learning society ensures that all citi- courses. These students often receive aims to increase the placement, ad- zens have the opportunity to develop job offers before they complete their vancement, and retention of women their full potential both in the class- training and remain in high demand. in STEM disciplines. Career-life policies room and on the job. When some for young researchers do exist, but are young people have more opportu- A solid grasp of STEM knowledge is currently spread across federal re- nity than others for quality education critical not only to our nation’s pros- search sponsors and academic labo- and training, we all pay. One study perity but to a well-informed citizenry ratories in an inconsistent patchwork. n concluded that “educational gaps who will ultimately decide in the vot-

Sally Goetz Shuler is Executive Director of the National Science Re- sources Center (NSRC), an organization founded by the National Academies and Smithsonian Institution. As a co-founder of the NSRC in 1985, she has created an organization that is transforming K-12 science education programs for millions of students based on research and promising practices in the United States and around the world. In the past five years she has received five awards: the Purkwa Prize; International Science Education Award; Tommy Award; Washington State Advocacy Award; and the National Sci- ence Teachers Association Distinguished Service Award.

Why do you believe STEM Education the vacuum seal, open communica- inspire people at all levels to dream, and Workforce are important to tion, and establish mutual account- participate, and make a difference. the nation? abilities between all stakeholder Both in my professional and personal Science, technology, engineering, groups, connecting and engaging life, I believe it is important to not only and mathematics (STEM) educa- the formal education system with “do things right, but the right thing” tion are the underpinnings of our the workplace as well as informal when pressured otherwise. democracy, a robust economy, and learning environments. These lead- security as well as critical in prepar- ers need to lead a truly systemic ing our students and future citizens to What can we do to assure more approach to the problem, one that make informed, rationale decisions women leaders in STEM? engages participants at every level, To assure we inspire and retain more about their lives, including health. from students and classroom teach- women leaders in STEM, we need a Effective STEM education, is, in itself, ers through the highest levels of dis- dedicated, long-term approach at an innovation engine, and more ur- trict, state, and national leadership. every level of the system. This ap- gently needed now than ever before To be an effective leader today, it is proach needs to begin in the early to address such major issues as cli- critical that leaders remain focused years by providing all students, includ- mate change, international/national on a strategic vision that will leverage ing young girls, with the opportunity to security, conservation of resources, resources and engage diverse stake- have access to exciting STEM educa- disease epidemics, water, and other holders representing business, edu- tion programs that are not only cog- health threats, trade, and more. In cation, and government. They need nitively demanding but also relevant President’s Obama’s words, “…we to have knowledge about research and interesting. As students move know that the nation that out edu- and best practices, and a long-term through the system, they also need cates us today will out compete us commitment to translate this knowl- internship opportunities at the middle tomorrow. And I don’t intend to have edge into strategies that systemati- school, high school, and academic us out-educated” (Obama, 2009). cally take proven methods to scale. level to provide real-world examples of how STEM is used in the real-world. What traits do senior leaders need In addition, there needs to be much to effectively support and advance What principles do you, as a lead- STEM today? er, apply to your professional and more attention to the important role personal live to advance the STEM of mathematics, especially in middle Unfortunately, our education sys- cause? school and beyond. This area of the tem still operates in a vacuum from I believe that leadership is exciting, curriculum needs to be seen as excit- its customers. As a nation, we need rewarding, and challenging on a ing and important to their lives as well informed, passionate, diverse, and daily basis. It requires a dedicated as future STEM careers. n committed leaders who can break commitment to share the vision and

Lori Garver is the Deputy Administrator for NASA, where she provides overall leadership, planning, and policy direction for the agency to achieve NASA’s mission: to reach for new heights and reveal the unknown to benefit all humankind. Inspired by her parents to pursue a career in public service, Garver’s focus turned to space when she went to work for Senator John Glenn from 1983 to 1984. She is a passionate advocate for human spaceflight and scientific discovery, and as a space policy expert has advised Presi- dents & companies on maintaining the United States’ leadership in exploration and discovery.

Why do you believe STEM Education STEM fields can make a difference. What about STEM gives you passion? and Workforce are important to We should support education and I love space. I want to go there. I en- our nation? hands-on opportunities to partici- joy facilitating scientific discoveries NASA has a critical need for new pate in missions and flying research that change the world and making people to enter the pipeline of STEM experiments in space. We can do this it possible for our space program to studies and become the exploration by developing effective partnerships create new capabilities for our na- leaders of tomorrow. For our nation to with industry, academia and non- tion. STEM is about a legacy because reach higher in space, send humans profits to create mentorships, share we’re always working on things that to new destinations in the solar sys- our pool of knowledge and convey advance our capabilities. Sometimes tem and develop the groundbreak- our passion. these things take years to come to ing science missions and space and fruition, but the diligence pays off. We aeronautics technologies of tomor- know if we reach a little higher, we row, we will need talented and inno- What can we do to assure more will be able to do things that seemed vative STEM professionals. women leaders in STEM? One of the best ways is to ensure that impossible even a few years ago. STEM proficiency leads to good jobs, girls become interested in STEM sub- and a robust STEM pipeline is good for jects at a young age and then en- Of what one initiative are you most the economy and the overall health courage and support that interest proud? of aerospace worldwide, which im- throughout their academic careers. Women@NASA is a website that proves the quality of life around the By highlighting successful women continues to expand the resources globe. in STEM, we convey the excitement available to girls to see examples of that this wonderful field offers. Educa- women who have overcome great tional forums and other public events odds and worked hard to succeed What traits do senior leaders need to effectively support and advance that give visibility to women work- in the aerospace field. These women STEM today? ing in STEM right now are great con- are not just scientists and engineers, Those of us in senior positions in aero- duits for reaching and inspiring these but support NASA in a variety of ways. space need to convey our passion students. We must give girls a chal- They all have made significant contri- for aeronautics and space explora- lenge, but also plant the seed that butions to NASA. I am very proud of tion and share why we feel that way. it’s a challenge they can meet if they this NASA website for showing that work hard. STEM fields of study are women from diverse backgrounds We must demonstrate how our work hard, but with passion and a desire to have found a common thread of benefits people around the world create something new for the world, professional fulfillment supporting our and how young people entering anything can be accomplished. nation’s space program. n

Maria Cantwell is known for being an independent and forward- leaning voice in the Senate. She is a tireless advocate and an effective legislator who routinely works across party lines on behalf of Washington’s working families and businesses, the nation’s environment and security, and to provide economic opportunity for Americans today and in the future.

Why do you believe STEM Education emy focused on 21st century readi- state and around the nation for gen- and Workforce are important to ness. The academy will focus on erations. Washington state already our nation? preparing students to enter a global ranks first in the nation in the concen- Investing in STEM will ensure that we economy that demands innovation tration of STEM-related jobs – and job continue to train the best scientists, and creativity. demand is growing. By 2018 the state mathematicians and engineers right will need to fill nearly 300,000 STEM- here in America. Workforce projec- related jobs, according to a study tions for 2014 by the U.S. Department What can we do to assure more conducted by Georgetown Universi- of Labor show that 15 of the 20 fastest women leaders in STEM? Only about 4 percent of women ty. That’s an incredible opportunity to growing occupations require signifi- who attend college pursue the field create jobs—but only if we increase cant science or mathematics train- of engineering, compared to nearly investment in STEM education today. ing to successfully compete for a job. 20 percent of men. We must support It is critical to invest in our workforce have to support STEM education for to prepare our students for careers in Of what one initiative are you most women at all stages of education. STEM and to create jobs. proud? STEM is key to creating high-wage Something I’m very proud of is the jobs and increasing global competi- America COMPETES Reauthorization What traits do senior leaders need tiveness. Increasing the number of Act, which President Obama signed to effectively support and advance STEM today? women and under-represented mi- into law in January 2011. Leaders should possess creativity, norities in STEM education and oc- The Act invests in STEM education curiosity and a willingness to think cupations will help us build a better and research and the the National outside-the-box to support innova- future for the country. Science Foundation (NSF) and the tive strategies to integrate STEM into National Institute of Standards and education. In order to maximize What is your concept of mentor- Technology (NIST). The law also pro- STEM-related job growth in the fu- ing and sponsorship of others motes education of teachers to en- ture, we must increase job-training for STEM careers? Ongoing exposure and support— sure that they are equipped with and education in these critical areas inside and outside of the classroom. current skills and credentials to teach today—fast. That’s going to require Women need to see other women STEM courses. I co-authored a pro- a more creative approach to edu- working in STEM fields, in the labs or vision in the Act to invest in clean cate the next generation of scien- research organizations, not just one- technology research in order to help tists, mathematicians and engineers. time exposure during a classroom jumpstart this growing area of our

lecture. economy. This provision helped sup- In Washington state, the Meade port more than 100 research projects School District is creating an alter- nationwide. n native to the traditional high school What about STEM gives you passion? experience that will be a new acad- STEM provides an opportunity to create high-paying jobs in Washington

Kirsten E. Gillibrand was sworn in as United States Senator from New York in January 2009, and in November 2010, she won election to the seat with 63 percent of the vote. Prior to her service in the Sen- ate, Gillibrand served in the United States House of Representa- tives, representing New York’s 20th Congressional District. Using her seat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Gil- librand has worked to increase investment in infrastructure, including drinking water and sewer systems, rural broadband, health care information technology, and renewable energy, working closely with the Obama Administration and Senator Charles Schumer to ensure that New York gets its fair share of federal dollars.

Why do you believe STEM Education What can we do to assure more taught that through science, tech- and Workforce are important to women leaders in STEM? nology, engineering and math, they our nation? We need young women today to have the ability to help people and Over the last decade, the fastest be the ones who develop the next improve their communities. growing occupations required profi- big ideas that spark new businesses ciency in the fields of math and sci- that create the jobs of the future. ence. That pace will surely increase Women represent 43 percent of our Who is your STEM role model and in the next decade. To make sure we why? workforce but make up only 23 per- The iconic “Rosie the Riveter” cam- are filling the jobs of the future here cent of scientists and engineers. And paign forever changed the land- in New York and across America, we while women earn nearly 60 percent scape of our nation’s economy and have to make sure we are educat- of all bachelor’s degrees, less than 20 increased opportunity for American ing our children at a level that pre- percent graduate with engineering women in the workplace. My grand- pares them for the economy of the degrees. mother was a riveter, my great aunt, my future. Other countries like China and great grand-mother was a riveter— India are outperforming our students To encourage more women to lead they literally went to the arsenal and today. in the fields of math and science and worked during World War II to make a in emerging high-tech careers, I intro- difference. By the end of war, six mil- According to the Bureau of Labor duced legislation that will promote a lion women entered the workforce. and Statistics, 8 out of the 9 fastest- strong STEM education and build a growing occupations require profi- workforce to help America remain a Today, we face a critical shortage ciency in STEM disciplines. Across New world leader in innovation economy. of STEM proficient workers. We need York, STEM-related jobs are expected The E2 for Innovation Act would cre- that same call to action for this gen- to grow by over 33,000 jobs by 2018. ate a targeted effort to expose el- eration of women. The invitation, “we ementary, middle and high schools As we still recover from the economic need you,” and the statement that students to science and engineer- crisis, it is my firm belief that empow- “you can do it,” can actually make ing. I’ve also introduced proposals to ering women is the key to a growing the difference. If we are going to out- spark greater interest in STEM learn- economy and a thriving middle class. innovate, out-educate, out-compete ing and draw more STEM teachers to That means we must prepare young other countries as President Obama educate students. women today with opportunities to has aimed to do, it will be only if women are leading the way. n excel in the fields that will define the Women can really make a difference economy of our future – like science, and succeed in STEM-related fields. technology, engineering and math. It is critical that our young girls are

For more than 12 years, Senator Kay R. Hagan has been a champion for North Carolina families, our military and veterans, sound fiscal policy and quality education. She and her husband, Chip Hagan, have lived in Greensboro for more than 30 years, where they raised their three children: Jeanette, Tilden, and Carrie. After 10 years in the North Carolina State Senate, Senator Hagan was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008 by North Carolinians seeking an active, effective leader who would bring North Carolina ideas and values to Congress.

Why do you believe STEM Education women only account for 40% of our This piece of the legislation would and Workforce are important to nation’s science and engineering create a new STEM program that will our nation? degrees, and just 25% of math and award grants to states, to create pro- What’s true in North Carolina is true computer science jobs. The chal- grams that aim to recruit, train and across the country: if we are to win lenges of the next century are too support excellent STEM teachers, the jobs of the future in today’s glob- great for half our population to sit providing them the tools necessary al economy, we need to win the race them out. for success. It would also engage stu- to innovation and discovery. The big- dents and get them excited about gest challenges of the next century— STEM subjects through competitions from communications to medicine to How are you innovating to pro- and exposure to STEM careers. clean energy—require a workforce mote STEM in your state? Our country requires a workforce that’s well-versed in the STEM fields. highly skilled in science, technol- We know that in today›s economy ogy, engineering and mathematics the ability to think critically and cre- What can we do to assure more (STEM). However, I am concerned atively are key to a successful career. women leaders in STEM? that our efforts in these critical areas Not just in North Carolina but across We must counter the notion that lag behind those of other advanced the country, jobs are going to young the STEM field is a “male-only” club. nations. The ESEA Reauthorization people who can think, understand, The contributions of women to sci- bill that the Senate HELP Committee analyze, and communicate. Too few ence and technology—from Rosa- marked up, and that I support, cre- North Carolina students are receiving lind Franklin to Marie Curie—have ates a new focus on improving STEM the education necessary to be suc- long played an important role in the instruction and student academic cessful in our economy. n global quest for innovation. But today, achievement in STEM subjects.

“We must counter the notion that the STEM field is a ‘male-only’ club.”

The only woman in U.S. history to be elected both a Governor and a United States Senator, Jeanne Shaheen has been committed to serving the citizens of New Hampshire for decades. She has served in the United States Senate since 2009 and is a member of the Sen- ate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources among others. As a long-standing advocate for energy efficiency, Shaheen created programs while Governor that saved New Hampshire families and businesses over $1 billion through energy efficiency. In the Sen- ate, Shaheen introduced bipartisan legislation that would create a national energy efficiency strategy to foster job creation, save businesses and consumers money and reduce pollution.

America’s future depends on con- students to mentors in the STEM fields, It is these kinds of non-traditional tinuing to be the global leader in role models make a difference to the STEM programs that make a differ- science and technology. America career decisions our children pursue. ence in the students’ lives and inspire makes the best, most innovative them to continue in STEM careers or products and services, and that in- I have introduced legislation in the postsecondary education. Research genuity and excellence is our chief Senate, the Innovation Inspiration shows that 99 percent of students economic strength as a nation. School Grant program, which will pro- who participate in FIRST Robotics vide new incentives for our schools to graduate high school and almost But we are in danger of losing that think outside the box and embrace 90 percent go on to college. Once edge. Science, technology, engi- extracurricular and non-traditional in college, these students are nearly neering and math—what we call the STEM education programs. It estab- seven times more likely to major in STEM fields—are the skills that drive in- lishes a competitive grant program engineering and twice as likely to novation. that will encourage schools to part- major in computer science. They are ner with the private sector for finan- also significantly more likely to attain Jobs in the STEM fields are expected cial support and to find mentors who a post graduate degree. to be the fastest-growing occupa- can serve as guides to students. tions of the next decade. However, Our nation needs to take action and not enough students in our country I am proud that New Hampshire is set a STEM agenda that will preserve are pursuing an education in STEM the home to the FIRST Robotics pro- our nation as the most competitive subjects to keep up with the in- gram. For over a decade, teams of and dynamic economy in the world. creased demand. students have been designing robots We should all work together to be to compete against one another in sure the students of today get the We need to encourage students, as regional, then national, competitions. tools they need to be the leaders of early in their education as possible, I have seen students in New Hamp- tomorrow. n to learn to love the STEM fields. We shire work together to create amaz- need to recognize that not all stu- ing robots. Not only do these children dents learn the same way and that learn important lessons directly relat- hands on learning can make a huge ing to STEM subjects, but they learn impact in whether a child decides how to collaborate and cooperate that he or she “loves” a subject or with each other. These truly are skills “hates” it. And we need to introduce for life

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