Trump's de facto First Lady/fantasy mate Ivanka and Betsy DeVos
will pretend they know something about STEM education and "empowering women". Meanwhile, Pell grants and scientific research funds are being slashed, and these two are serving an administration openly hostile to science.
https://www.ed.gov/news/media-advisories/us-secretary-education-betsy-devos-ivanka-trump-highlight-stem-education-local-students-nasa-leaders
Event Date 1 : March 28, 2017 - 9:45 a.m
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Ivanka Trump will visit the Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum in downtown Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, March 28. They will highlight the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Theyll discuss empowering young women to pursue STEM-related careers and introduce a viewing of the acclaimed film Hidden Figures. The event will be attended by local students with an interest in STEM from schools in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Who:
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
Ivanka Trump
Kay Hire, NASA astronaut
J.R. Jack Dailey, John and Adrienne Mars Director, Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum
Barbara Gruber, PhD, aerospace educator, Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum
Rae Stewart, student educator, Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum
What:
Visit to Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum to highlight the importance of education in STEM fields and related opportunities for young women