Blog #3

Bibliography 3

Robelen, E. W. (2009). Obama Plays Cheerleading Role for STEM Education. Education Week, 30, 10.  Retrieved October 30, 2010 from http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/10/29/10stem_ep.h30.html?tkn=SSSF%2B9MLHW0JtHk6e3KD%2FZGF8x%2BoJOVaRc6x&cmp=clp-edweek

This Journal Article is about President Obama giving praising and support to children in the STEM (scientific, technology, engineering, and mathematics) program.  Obama was watching children in the State Dining Room, who where showing off their projects.  Obama was there to give support to the kids for their hard work and effort they put into their projects.  President Obama mentioned that many children should to be inspired to join the STEM field. He encourages students to consider career in science, mathematics and engineering.

The article also stated that in Obama’s early term, he was going to provide funding for scientific research and the STEM education.  However the programs have not yet received funding.  The article states, that analysts say it remains to be seen if the funding will occur.

I think this article needs more sources.  I am unsure of how reliable this journal article is because it does not mention who the analyst are that dictate if the funding has occurred or not.  There are no dates or information on when the funding will or will not occur, and what are the reasons for not funding.