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Joan Y. Reede, MD, MS, MPH, MBA, the first Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School (HMS) launched the Minority Faculty Development Program (MFDP) to increase diversity among the HMS faculty. An initial strategy of MFDP was to create a K-12 pipeline of Educational Outreach Programs allowing students multiple points of entry and exit. One such program is Project Success, celebrating its 21st year this summer.

There are few careers that offer as many opportunities, in salary and flexibility, as software engineering. Yet the percentage of women employed as engineers at tech companies is disturbingly low. This was made more transparent recently when for the first time, major tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Linkedin released their diversity numbers. Women hold just 15% – 17% of the technical roles at these organizations. These numbers are troubling, but they aren’t really unexpected, and are indicative of a wider problem across the entire computer science industry.

The Role Models Matter Online Training Toolkit will help you develop skills to engage girls and underrepresented youth in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) through readings, videos, questions, and more. Role models play a vital role in getting youth excited about careers in STEM. Get prepared today!

In a world increasingly shaped by science and technology, STEM education has never been more critical. If America is to meet This of the 21st century, we must STEMtheGAP™ in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical education. Who better to turn to for new ideas than you—the teachers in America’s classrooms? Share your best ideas for improving STEM education, and you have the chance to receive a $1,000 grant for your students.