"Black and Hispanic adults are less likely to earn degrees in STEM than other degree fields, and they continue to make up a lower share of STEM graduates relative to their share of the adult population. And while women now earn a majority of all undergraduate and advanced degrees, they remain a small share of degree earners in fields like engineering and computer science – areas where they are significantly underrepresented in the work force."
Mission
The Leon M. Poe Scholarship Foundation promotes the necessity of diversity, equity and inclusion of college minority students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to successful career selection by providing tools, mentorship and scholarship.
Vision
To inspire the next generation to become the most inclusive group of professionals who continue to advance the STEM field.
