Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a five-year strategic plan that represents a call to action for a nationwide collaboration with learners, families, educators, communities and employers to help achieve a “vision for a future where all Americans will have lifelong access to high-quality STEM education and the United States will be the global leader in STEM literacy, innovation and employment.”

Congratulations to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (ISEF 2007) on winning her election to represent New York’s 14th Congressional District! In 2007, Alexandria placed second in the International Science and Engineering Fair in the Microbiology category with her project on the effect of antioxidants on roundworms.