Council Member, Battelle President and CEO, Testifies Before Congress

On March 4, Battelle Memorial Institute President and CEO, Jeff Wadsworth, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology on “Reforming K-12 STEM Education.”

Dr. Wadsworth described Battelle’s history in STEM education, including its initiatives and partnerships at the state, local and national levels. Dr. Wadsworth also described working with other businesses to promote and improve STEM education as well as his recommendations for the next steps.

"A solid foundation in STEM education beginning in the K-12 years must become the rule – not the exception – for every student growing up in the United States. The tie between education and economic development has never been more important than it is today – a view we share with this Committee."

Battelle has been a strong advocate of STEM education since 2001, when decisions were made to target Battelle financial resources and human talent in the area of education improvement.

Read his full testimony.