Mansfield Senior is one of four high schools in Ohio chosen to participate in the STEM Equity Pipeline Project, designed to funnel women, minorities and other underrepresented groups into STEM fields.
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Ben Williams of Columbus State Community College, the state project director, said the emphasis is primarily on women. "If you don't have the participation of females, you're missing out on 50 percent of your population. You're missing out on the opportunity for innovation and the economic impact that brings," he said.
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