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STEM Education Act of 2015

Floor Speech

Date: Feb. 24, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action Education

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Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education is
necessary to prepare today's students for future job opportunities.
H.R. 1020 will add computer science under the definition of STEM
programs while providing STEM grants for the research of new, informal,
out-of-school methods for teaching STEM subjects.

Whether it is a hands-on museum, a science competition, or an
internship as a lab assistant, finding the best ways to teach these
critical subjects outside of the classroom will help students who might
not learn these subjects in a traditional setting.

As our Nation's employers look to fill good-paying jobs, STEM
education has applications across the board, including skilled trades
in construction, manufacturing, and welding. Every student who learns
these skills will have the solid academic background to secure
employment in a career field.

This important legislation will benefit bright young minds outside of
the classroom and help our country remain the world leader in research
and innovation.

I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.''

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