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April 11-16, 2005: Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (ESTEME) Week:

The Technology Administration at the Department of Commerce joins the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in partnering with other U.S. Government agencies and scientific societies to sponsor activities for 2005’s "Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (ESTEME) Week. The events, Web games, and materials for teachers and parents provide an opportunity for the nation’s schools to focus on improving math and science education. Check out the ESTEME Web site to find out about events near you. Or support a hands-on science experience in your home, school, and community.

In President Bush's greeting for ESTEME week, he recognizes that "our nation has a rich history of exploration and discovery, marked by scientific and technological achievements that have transformed the world.

"This week advances America's legacy of progress by encouraging young people to pursue their curiosity and understanding of math, science, technology, and engineering. With a strong foundation in these critical fields, today's students will able to better compete and succeed in the 21st century workforce."

The Technology Administration (TA) recognizes that the innovators of tomorrow are America’s students today. To make certain that tomorrow’s innovators are armed with the education and skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based economy, TA has dedicated this page to encourage kids to stay in school and excel in math, science, computer and other technology skills, the building blocks for a good career.

TA supports a variety of programs to make learning fun. We invite you to check out our Get Tech web site for kids and read through the photo essays from the student roundtables conducted with winners of the National Medal of Technology, or the robotics competitions hosted by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).

The White House dedicates a week every year for the promotion of excellence in math and science called ESTME week. The Technology Administration, as well as the Department of Education, NASA, the Environmental Protection Agency and many others actively participate in events during that week. To find out more, check out www.esteme.org

Thank you for visiting.

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National Medal of Technology, Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators


GetTech Initiative: Introduces students to interesting careers based on math, science, and technology with this kid-friendly website There is fun and information for students and a class lesson guide for teachers. Students in 3rd-12th grade can take animated and interactive quizzes in math and science and a practice test based on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) that allows students to assess their ability compared to other students around the world.

IT Training Resources: Go4IT is a Commerce Website with information on hundreds of Information Technology (IT) education, employment, and training programs, and an opportunity for schools to submit their own programs for listing. ...Check out the Related Links for more career development resources."

Fun Activities for Kids: Taking America’s Measure

Visit the GetTech.org site for Cool Website Listings

Wrap-up of past Events and Activities (TA/OTP) geared to Students and Educators.

Visit Visions 2020, the site for the Interagency Working Group on Advanced Technologies for Education and Training. This group fosters the development, application, and deployment of advanced technologies in education and training in the United States. The Group convenes under the aegis of the President's National Science and Technology Council.

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Date created: October 17, 2002