There is a growing concern in the United States regarding the declining state of education and college enrollment for degrees in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). As part of a STEM Outreach program, The MITRE Corporation is partnering with educational foundation organizations to encourage school districts to seek out and take advantage of new prospects for students. These include opportunities to learn and apply STEM-related constructs and emerging technologies in a contextually relevant setting. This paper presents a model for integrating classroom and on the job activities to enhance the overall educational experience. A case study is presented highlighting MITRE's STEM program, including: increasing awareness of STEM education and career initiatives, building and maintaining partnerships with Colleges, High School STEM programs and other Community Educational Organizations, and providing internship opportunities. Copyright © 2008 by the International Institute of Informatics and Systemics.
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