Arizona STEM Education Center at Science Foundation Arizona

Category: Collaborating Institutions

In order to compete in the 21st century, Arizona needs to not only develop and implement policies that retain, attract, and deepen the performance of R&D, but must also invest strategically in initiatives that enhance student math and science learning statewide.

To that end, Science, Technology, Enginnering, & Math Education, STEMAz, was launched in 2008 with the goal of supporting education that builds a highly skilled Arizona work-force as the foundation for the 21st century knowledge-based economy.

STEMAz objectives include promoting teacher recruitment, training and retention, generating interest in math and science among preschool through high-school students, and encouraging college students to pursue degrees in related fields.

A strong K-12 math and science component signals to industry that Arizona takes seriously the responsibility of developing a future high-tech workforce focused on skills development that has the added value of providing greater opportunities for the state’s existing and future workforce.