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This week, as part of the President’s commitment to equal opportunity for all students, the White House Domestic Policy Council and the Council on Women and Girls, the Department of Education, and the Georgetown University Law Center on Poverty and Inequality highlighted programs that focus on developing the talent of girls of color and low-income girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and career technical education (CTE) careers. We heard from the educators, innovators, researchers, scientists, and marginalized girls themselves who are dedicated to increasing the participation of low-income girls and girls of color in post-secondary education and in-demand careers within high-growth industry sectors.

We’re addressing the STEM gap in a number of ways, including sharing the personal stories of women with STEM careers. Today our #WomenInSTEM video series is celebrating its first birthday.

Check out photos from our most recent STEM Mentoring Café, a speed-mentoring event to connect STEM professionals with groups of middle school students.

Learn about Cheryl Martin's work at ARPA-E -- the latest profile in the Energy Department's #WomenInSTEM video series.

Contacts:                                                                                                                         
Steve Karsjen, Laboratory Education Director, (515) 294-5643

Minorities in Energy-Year One Anniversary Forum

The Department's new partnership with the Association of Science and Technology Centers is advancing energy literacy through museums and science centers.

It has been 50 years since the U.S. first observed National Hispanic Heritage Week, a celebration that has grown to span a full month. However, everyone should recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans throughout the year as an essential part of American history.

A new pilot program by the Energy Department is helping to train veterans for jobs in the solar industry.

Women clean energy leaders convene in Boston for the Women in Clean Energy Symposium. Learn how you can participate.