How Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Impacts Corporations, Society
January 14, 2008
AFP Staff Writers

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Effective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education is critical in today's global economy.

The University of Maryland College of Education and the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), in conjunction with the STEM Education Caucus, cordially invite you to attend

A Congressional Briefing

Tuesday, January 29, 2008, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Rayburn Building, Gold Room, Washington, D.C.

Lunch will be served.

The University of Maryland College of Education and the Association for Financial Professionals, are co-sponsoring a Congressional Briefing on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math literacy (STEM Education) for all employees whether they work with traditionally high tech companies or not. Effective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education is critical in today's global economy, and the STEM Education Caucus, co-chaired by Vern Ehlers (R-MI) and Mark Udall (D-CO) seeks to strengthen STEM education at all levels. This briefing will provide an opportunity to hear how STEM literacy impacts all companies and institutions, from their mailrooms to accounting to customer service. Further, STEM Literacy impacts the consumer's ability to make informed decisions on a variety of important issues, e.g. on adjustable rate mortgages. Speakers include:

Dr. Melvin Bernstein, Vice President of Research, UMCP: "What is STEM Literacy?"

Mr. James A. Kaitz, President and CEO, Association for Financial Professionals: "STEM Literacy impacts all levels of a Corporation and Society"

Mr. Frank Fronzo, Vice President of Finance, The Estee Lauder Companies: "The STEM Literate Employee"

Mr. Thomas Lobene, Treasurer, Americas, WPP Group, A Media and Communication Services Corporation: "The STEM Literate Consumer"

*RSVP via E-mail: Billy Treger, wtreger@afponline.org,or by calling 301.961.8869 on or before Monday, January 28, 2008 to reserve your space for this widely attended event.

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