President Gee was in town to testify before the House Science and Technology Committee, with many of the Glenn Fellows in attendance. Here's the story from OSUToday:
OSU President E. Gordon Gee and Battelle president Jeff Wadsworth were among the leaders who testified Thursday (3/4) on the importance of STEM education to the nation’s prosperity and economic competitiveness. Speaking before the House Science & Technology Committee, Gee highlighted the collaboration with Battelle that created Metro High School with its emphasis on math, science and technology. He noted that 100 percent of its first graduating class has been accepted into college, and praised the partnerships that made this possible.
Gee also recommended that STEM education be approached from a P-20 perspective; that there be support for early college STEM schools with proven records; and that the nation's approach to STEM education be viewed as a strategic, long-term investment. He concluded by urging the committee to “move boldly and seek first-order change."
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