12/15/09: WACO – Gov. Rick Perry today was joined by state and education leaders at Texas State Technical College to promote a $100 million initiative to help students pursuing degrees and certificates in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields receive the education necessary to compete in the global workforce. The STEM Challenge Scholarship will emphasize providing competitive awards to regional partnerships between higher education institutions, school districts and local employers to help attract, retain and graduate STEM students.  Read More.

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