Writing in the Huffington Post earlier this month, our friend and colleague Paula Golden, Executive Director of the Broadcom Foundation, explained that STEM ecosystems aim to marshal diverse community resources to reach the goal of ensuring all kids have access to engaging STEM experiences. Expanding on an idea originally voiced by Hillary Clinton, Paula called for “SWAT Teams” of retiring baby boomers to mentor, teach, and inspire young people to get engaged in STEM. Read full post.
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