![Women and minorities make up 70 percent of college students, but only 45 percent of undergraduate STEM degree holders. This large pool of untapped talent is a great potential source of STEM professionals. Women and minorities make up 70 percent of college students, but only 45 percent of undergraduate STEM degree holders. This large pool of untapped talent is a great potential source of STEM professionals.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170103072032im_/https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/styles/borealis_default_hero_respondsmall/public/smaller%20spelman%20pic_1.jpg?itok=J58aYxQJ)
Women and minorities make up 70 percent of college students, but only 45 percent of undergraduate STEM degree holders. This large pool of untapped talent is a great potential source of STEM professionals.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills are required to be competitive in the global race for energy development, to create and maintain a healthy economy, and foster innovation and excellence. The Department of Energy has many programs, internships, scholarships, and research opportunities focused on developing the next generation of STEM professionals.
- STEM Volunteer Training Presentations and Recordings
- Educational Resources for Students & Educational Resources for Teachers
- Internships, Fellowships, & Mentoring
- Workshops, Conferences, & Events
- Competitions & Contests
- Research & Development Programs for Grads and Undergrads
- Federal and External STEM Resources