[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E595]
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                         PROJECT READY STEM ACT

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                          HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Ms. FUDGE. Mr Speaker, I rise today to address the need to increase 
the number of minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, 
or STEM-related fields. Throughout the nation, employment in 
professional scientific and technical services is projected to grow by 
29% by 2020. Currently, African-Americans and Hispanics occupy only 6% 
of the STEM workforce.
  This week, I introduced the Project Ready STEM Act of 2012. This 
legislation addresses critical disparities in student achievement in 
math and science at the middle and high school levels.
  Without the opportunity to develop skills necessary to compete for 
STEM-related jobs, many students of color may be confined to a lifetime 
of lower wages. I urge my colleagues to support the Project Ready STEM 
Act.

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