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Poll: How does HN support next generation of STEM graduates?
1 point by diN0bot on May 28, 2013 | hide | past | favorite
I'm curious about how HN readers give back to the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians (STEM).

The following poll is centered around my thinking of Silicon Valley, where many folks, born and raised outside of California, started their careers with judicious college degrees or well-timed STEM programs, and are now "living the dream" with significant incomes. California is also home to a significant undocumented population, and there are many minority groups living in the Bay Area, so to me this is an interesting place to consider.

I would like to enable more "pay it forward" support between STEM generations: I am inspired by https://watsi.org/ and http://letsfund.it/ . Please share your feedback and ideas with me. If you'd like to work on this further, my email is in my profile.

I regularly donate specifically for undocumented students to go to college in STEM majors.
1 point
I regularly donate specifically for STEM minorities to go to college in STEM majors.
1 point
I never donate. (No one is judging you. This poll is anonymous. You don't have to explain your situation. Note: Taking care of your own family does not count as a donation.)
0 points
I have never donated before, but I'd like to now (please explain past difficulties or current reasoning in comments)
0 points
I would never donate for someone to go to college, even in STEM fields, but I regularly donate to school, after school or summer STEM programs.
0 points
I regularly donate specifically for immigrants and foreigners to go to college in STEM majors in my country.
0 points
I regularly donate to the next generation of scientists, engineers or mathematicians, regardless of background.
0 points


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