Summary: Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education (STEM), is a critical need for the United States, especially since math skills of American students keep dropping. The National Science Foundation has been funding research into STEM education. Federal Drive host talked with the person, Sylvia Butterfield, who has led that effort as the deputy assistant director of NSF's Directorate for STEM Education. And she just received a Presidential Rank Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
