Opinion: 20 years in, ‘the benefits of a STEM education are undeniable’
Rodrick Gaston
Rodrick Gaston is executive director of Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering.
“However, knowing STEM’s impact is only half the battle. Demographic trends around how specific groups are able to seamlessly integrate into these careers indicate we still have work to do.”
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