McLean, Va. (November 22, 2021) – The Center for Excellence (CEE) is pleased to have received support for its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Lyceums program from U.S. Senator Mark Warner (VA).
In a letter Senator Warner noted, “The STEM Lyceums program is a testament to CEE’s exemplary leadership in promoting STEM education. It is vital to the future prosperity of the United States that our young people are equipped with skills in STEM fields. Many high-paying, in-demand jobs require this type of skill set and having a workforce trained in these areas will enable the United States to remain competitive with other nations.”
CEE’s STEM Lyceums are monthly virtual club meetings that will engage high school students in discussion and exploration of STEM concepts and STEM career trajectories, provided at no cost to schools or students. CEE has partnered with Virginia Bio to establish and manage STEM Lyceums in Virginia’s rural and urban high schools to provide information, speakers, and hands-on activities to bolster research skills and expose students to a broad range of STEM careers. CEE is also partnering with United Negro College Fund and the Urban League of Hampton Roads to assist with taking this project beyond Virginia to high schools throughout the U.S.
“CEE’s STEM Lyceums project promises to bring life-changing opportunities to rural and urban students,” said Joann DiGennaro, President of CEE.
CEE is hosting a virtual STEM Lyceums kickoff event on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. The event will take place via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Register online here. A STEM Lyceums overview video is posted on YouTube.
The STEM Lyceums program is managed by Laura-Ashley Alegbeleye, who graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and an M.A. in Teaching from Loyola University Maryland. She comes to CEE after working eight years as a high school STEM educator. Prior to transitioning to STEM education, Laura-Ashley worked in industry as an Application Engineer.
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About Center for Excellence in Education
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) was founded in 1983 by the late Admiral H.G. Rickover and Joann P. DiGennaro, President of the Center. The Center’s mission is to nurture high school and university scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage collaboration between and among scientific and technological leaders in the global community. CEE sponsors the Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA Biolympiad (USABO), and the Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP). Visit CEE’s website, https://www.cee.org.
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