Barack Obama
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11:48 AM - 11 Feb 2016
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/02/11/build-the-future/
Women in STEM
One of the things that I really strongly believe in is that we need to have more girls interested in math, science, and engineering. Weve got half the population that is way underrepresented in those fields and that means that weve got a whole bunch of talent not being encouraged the way they need to.
-- President Barack Obama, February 2013

The development of world-class talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is critical to Americas global leadership. The Obama administration understands that fostering an open and diverse scientific community that draws from an array of unique experiences and viewpoints is a necessary step to realizing this goal.
Supporting women STEM students and researchers is not only an essential part of Americas strategy to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world; it is also important to women themselves. Women in STEM jobs earn 33 percent more than those in non-STEM occupations and experience a smaller wage gap relative to men. And STEM careers offer women the opportunity to engage in some of the most exciting realms of discovery and technological innovation. Increasing opportunities for women in these fields is an important step towards realizing greater economic success and equality for women across the board.
The Office of Science and Technology Policy, in collaboration with the White House Council on Women and Girls, is dedicated to increasing the participation of women and girls as well as other underrepresented groups in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by increasing the engagement of girls with STEM subjects in formal and informal environments, encouraging mentoring to support women throughout their academic and professional experiences, and supporting efforts to retain women in the STEM workforce.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/women
Don't you love it? Obama hearts women and their future.
yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)for his successor.
And it ain't a guy!
sheshe2
(98,451 posts)He is making a point of looking to the future!!!!!

Coolest dude ever! I love this man.
yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)So glad you are here!
sheshe2
(98,451 posts)I plan to post that image ad nauseum. I love it.
They tried to take me down again yesterday. They lost.
Lisa D
(1,532 posts)UtahLib
(3,182 posts)All of America should be sad to see him leave office.
Cha
(320,567 posts)He is awesome.
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