In order to remain competitive in the ever-evolving STEM industries in Florida, we need to prepare our students and remove challenges and obstacles from the classroom to the workplace.  What are we doing in Tampa Bay, Central Florida and throughout the state to ensure our students are ready to enter and thrive in the competitive fields of STEM?  We discuss local programs and initiatives that are preparing our future generations to enter the competitive fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  Guest list includes: Senator Bill Montford, Bob Runcie (Parkland Superintendent), Kurt Browning (Superintendent, Pasco County Schools) Rep. Jason Broudeur, Dr. Kathleen McHugh (Psychologist).