U.S. News & World Report – Sara Clarke
“Emma Ling is living proof that science teachers who offer extra credit for attending workshops and science fairs are onto something…In a session Tuesday at the 2015 U.S. News STEM Solutions Conference in San Diego, she and other panelists discussed experiences in STEM and how to engage kids in the subjects of science, technology, engineering and math…”I always had a love for everything. I never gravitated toward STEM due to any unique aptitude for it; rather, I had a number of influencers who showed me how science could make the world a better place,” Ling said…Ling acknowledged the importance of teachers and mentors for the future of STEM. “Mentorship for women and other minority groups is especially valuable in increasing access to STEM fields.””(more)