Education

The Importance of STEM in Our Education

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jose Mas

Educational subjects critical to our nation’s infrastructure and overall global competitiveness include subjects like technology and engineering. And according to a report by the White House Council on Women and Girls, women only make up 25 percent of that workforce. … Continue reading →

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NCTA: Have Broadband, Will Study

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jose Mas

Below is a re-post of an article from the  The National Cable & Telecommunications Association’s (NCTA) blog. I encourage others to learn more about the importance of broadband and about initiatives stemming to help increase access to broadband throughout all … Continue reading →

Posted in Access and Adoption, Broadband, Digital Divide, Education | Tagged broadband, broadband adoption, connect2compete, education, NCTA, The National Cable & Telecommunications Association | Leave a comment

Miami Herald: Taking Care of Business in a Diverse and Digital Marketplace

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jose Mas

It’s time to recognize the talent pool we have right here in America, putting an end to minority statistics that may soon be more fairytale than truth.  Especially in the state of Florida where the Hispanic population is outperforming other … Continue reading →

Posted in Broadband, Digital Divide, Education, Hispanic, Innovation | Tagged broadband, digital divide, education, Florida, Hispanic, Hispanic market, Jose Mas | Leave a comment

Will More Hispanic Teachers from STEM Backgrounds Help Address the Gap?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Jose Mas

The very unfortunate educational statistics regarding Hispanic students are widely known.  Nationwide, Hispanic youth are more likely to drop out without finishing high school than White students and are less likely to attend college or vocational training.  However, there are … Continue reading →

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Hispanics and Mentoring Programs Are Critical in Filling STEM Positions

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Jose Mas

Despite the poor economy, there are nearly 3.2 million jobs available in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields according to a recent article in Forbes.  Outside of the available jobs in STEM fields, there are other advantages such as … Continue reading →

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