Robert J. Margetta

National Science Foundation

In 2015, women and some minority groups were represented less in science and engineering (S&E) occupations than they were in the US general population.

Report Shows Worker Disparity

How underrepresented are women and minorities in science and engineering?

The Red Rocks Community College IDEA Lab shows its commitment to the race for sustainability by improving upon the invention of air conditioning. In response to the NSF Innovation Challenge, the Cooling Tower Blow Down Water Conservation design provides a method to substantially reduce the amount of water used by large buildings. As the Southwest U.S. faces long-term drought, the system developed by this dedicated team may ensure sustainable water usage for generations to come.

Community Colleges Battle Sustainability

Students enrolled in community colleges propose innovative solutions based in STEM in order to address perplexing, real-world problems.