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| DoD Releases STEM Education and Outreach Plan |
 The National Defense Education Act, signed into law in 1958, authorized DoD to, among other things, increase the flow of talent into science and engineering, fund enrollment in higher education, and enhance public understanding of science and technology. The act came on the heels of the Soviet Union's launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite and the resulting commitment by the United States to regain dominance over its Cold War adversary in scientific and technological disciplines.
Once again, we find ourselves in the position of losing ground globally with regard to STEM expertise in the U.S. workforce and academia. Of particular concern is the condition of our Nation's academic STEM In response to DoD's need for a STEM-capable workforce, DoD will begin by strengthening our STEM education and outreach portfolio. This strategic plan establishes the framework for doing so. Built on an assessment of the strategic environment, the plan identifies a DoD-wide direction for inspiring, developing and attracting STEM talent by delivering innovative solutions. |
performance. Another important concern is our global competitors' increased investment in STEM eduction and training and their development of a STEM workforce. However, DoD has valuable experience to counter these concerns. Having developed and sustained the greatest military force in the world for decades, DoD will use our knowledge and expertise to build a larger pool of STEM talent that meets our Nation's education and workforce needs and strengthens our national security.
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