The Role of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in Workforce Preparedness and
Excellent STEM Educator Awards Program

Featuring Marcus Lingenfelter, Vice President of State Relations, National Math + Science Initiative

BRAC's Signature Speaker, a thought leadership program sponsored by ExxonMobil and Jones Walker, is an extension of BRAC’s Monthly Lunch series. The semiannual Signature Speaker events feature speakers of national renown on global business issues.

Marcus Lingenfelter, an education policy and government relations professional, serves as vice president of state relations at the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming math and science education in classrooms across the country to ensure that all students are prepared for success in today’s knowledge economy.

Economic development is driving unprecedented demand for STEM-skilled workers. Absent significant changes in education, demand will outpace supply and the regional education system will continue to struggle to produce sufficient STEM workers for jobs in growth industries.

NMSI is addressing this challenge by strengthening the pipeline of students prepared for STEM jobs with a continuum of training and support for students and teachers from elementary school through college. Over the past six years, NMSI has trained more than 50,000 teachers nationwide; attracted more than 125,000 students into rigorous math, science, and English classes; and boosted annual AP performance in partner high schools by nearly 70 percent—ten times the national average. Within the Capital Region, NMSI provides STEM teacher training in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, made possible through a grant from ExxonMobil.

BRAC also will present Excellent STEM Educator Awards in recognition of teachers who demonstrate STEM excellence through teaching, creating connections in the workplace, and student engagement. Five cash awards will be conferred.

Join BRAC for this thought-provoking event to learn about the importance of STEM education in a knowledge-based economy.

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