AT&T Florida has provided $120,000 to challenge Florida’s district-wide local education foundations to create STEM workplace experiences throughout the state during the 2011-12 school. In 2010-11, the initiative provided 2,930 students hands-on experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom through 44 projects that were directly linked to their coursework in science, technology, engineering and/or math. Problem-solving, real-world application of STEM education concepts and critical thinking skills will all be key elements.

 

"Floridians need to ensure that our youth have the tools they need to maximize their individual efforts to become contributing members of society.” said Marshall Criser, III, AT&T Florida President "By concentrating on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math curriculum, this program provides real life experiences that can help increase the number of Florida’s students graduating high school college- and career-ready.”

2010-2011 AT&T STEM at Work Project Abstracts